Preparing for the NCLEX-PN exam can feel overwhelming, but with the right resources, you can approach test day with confidence. The Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 9th Edition has been a perennial favorite among nursing students for years, and for good reason. This comprehensive guide combines proven content review with strategic test preparation to help you master both the knowledge and the skills needed to pass.
Written by leading NCLEX experts Linda Anne Silvestri and Angela E. Silvestri, this review book is built on Silvestri's proven Pyramid to Success methodology. What sets this edition apart is not just the volume of content, but how it's organized to maximize your study efficiency. With over 4,600 practice questions distributed throughout the text and on the Evolve companion website, you'll have ample opportunity to test your knowledge and identify areas that need extra attention.
The book covers all nursing content areas you'll encounter on the NCLEX-PN, from foundational concepts to specialized nursing interventions. Each chapter includes two Priority Concepts that reflect the latest edition of Giddens' Concepts for Nursing Practice text, ensuring you're studying the most current and relevant material. The reorganized Foundation of Care unit makes beginning concepts more accessible, while new chapters on Urinary and Bowel Elimination, Mobility, and Skin Integrity expand your clinical knowledge base.
What truly makes this review stand out is its emphasis on test-taking strategy. Each question includes detailed rationales for both correct and incorrect answers, helping you understand not just what to know, but how to think. The Pyramid Points icons highlight content likely to appear on the exam, while Pyramid Alerts in red text emphasize critical nursing concepts. You'll also find Priority Nursing Action boxes that teach you how to approach clinical judgment questions, which are increasingly important on the modern NCLEX.
This 9th edition has been thoroughly updated to prepare you for the Next-Generation NCLEX (NGN), the biggest change to the NCLEX-PN test plan to date. New questions cover clinical judgment scenarios and complex care situations, helping you develop the critical thinking skills needed for alternate item formats. The Evolve companion website allows you to create customizable practice exams organized by content area, cognitive level, and client needs, so you can focus your study time where it matters most.
Whether you're a recent nursing graduate or an experienced nurse returning to practice, the Saunders Comprehensive Review provides the comprehensive preparation you need to pass the NCLEX-PN. With its combination of thorough content review, strategic test-taking guidance, and realistic practice questions, this review book isn't just another study guide—it's your partner in NCLEX success.
