Table Of ContentPreface Introduction: Think in Questions 1. Chronic Neurological Disorders 2. Cerebrovascular Disorders 3. Tumors of the Brain and Spinal Cord 4. Immune Infections, Part 1 5. Immune Infections, Part 2 6. Seizures 7. Pediatric and Developmental Disorders 8. Neurological Trauma: Traumatic Brain Injury 9. Neurological Trauma: Spinal Cord Injury 10. Practice Exam 11. Chapter Review Answers and Rationales 12. Answers and Rationales for the Practice Exam 13. Bonus Exam Questions 14. Answers and Rationales for the Bonus Exam Questions Index
SynopsisGoes beyond memorization with a Socratic-style content review to promote critical thinking.This innovative review for nurses preparing for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN (R)) exam mirrors the test-format blueprint, focusing on the specific subject matter on the exam. It is carefully calibrated to provide an effective balance of clinical judgment-enhancing content review in the form of unfolding questions, answers, rationales, and hints to enhance the critical reasoning process. Following the review chapters, a practice exam of 220 randomized Q&As can be taken to simulate the actual certification exam. This "Think in Questions" content review is designed to help readers anticipate the kind of questions that will be asked and promote critical thinking throughout the exam. Topical "bite-size" sections and plentiful tables and charts facilitate easier learning and memorization. An introductory chapter includes sections devoted to test-taking skills and practices, specific guidance for taking the CNRN (R) exam, and an exploration of the journey towards certification. Key Features: Familiarizes the world of certifications Explicates the CNRN (R) exam Defines proven test-taking skills and preparations Mirrors exam content blueprint A total of 450 exam-style Q&As with rationales Springer Publishing Company recognizes that the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN (R)) exam is a registered service mark of the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN). and has applied this service mark to the first mention of the exam in each of the chapters in this book and on its cover., Goes beyond memorization with a Learn-Recall-Apply style content review to promote critical thinking This innovative review for nurses preparing for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse exam mirrors the test-format blueprint, focusing on the specific subject matter on the exam. It is carefully calibrated to provide an effective balance of clinical judgment-enhancing content review in the form of unfolding questions, answers, rationales, and hints to enhance the critical reasoning process. Following the review chapters, a practice exam of 220 randomized Q&As can be taken to simulate the actual certification exam. This "Think in Questions" content review is designed to help readers anticipate the kind of questions that will be asked and to promote critical thinking throughout the exam. Topical "bite-size" sections and plentiful tables and charts facilitate learning and memorization. An introductory chapter includes sections devoted to test-taking skills and practices, specific guidance for taking the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse exam, and an exploration of the journey toward certification. KEY FEATURES Familiarizes the test-taker with the world of certifications Provides important background on the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse exam Provides proven test-taking and exam preparation skills Closely mirrors exam content blueprint Contains 450 exam-style Q&As with rationales Springer Publishing Company recognizes that the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN(R)) exam is a registered service mark of the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN). The American Board of Neuroscience Nursing neither sponsors nor endorses this product., This innovative review for nurses preparing for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN (R)) exam mirrors the test-format blueprint, focusing on the specific subject matter on the exam. It is carefully calibrated to provide an effective balance of clinical judgment-enhancing content review., Goes beyond memorization with a Learn-Recall-Apply style content review to promote critical thinking This innovative review for nurses preparing for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse exam mirrors the test-format blueprint, focusing on the specific subject matter on the exam. It is carefully calibrated to provide an effective balance of clinical judgment-enhancing content review in the form of unfolding questions, answers, rationales, and hints to enhance the critical reasoning process. Following the review chapters, a practice exam of 220 randomized Q&As can be taken to simulate the actual certification exam. This "Think in Questions" content review is designed to help readers anticipate the kind of questions that will be asked and to promote critical thinking throughout the exam. Topical "bite-size" sections and plentiful tables and charts facilitate learning and memorization. An introductory chapter includes sections devoted to test-taking skills and practices, specific guidance for taking the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse exam, and an exploration of the journey toward certification. KEY FEATURES Familiarizes the test-taker with the world of certifications Provides important background on the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse exam Provides proven test-taking and exam preparation skills Closely mirrors exam content blueprint Contains 450 exam-style Q&As with rationales Springer Publishing Company recognizes that the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN®) exam is a registered service mark of the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN). The American Board of Neuroscience Nursing neither sponsors nor endorses this product., Goes beyond memorization with a Socratic-style content review to promote critical thinking This innovative review for nurses preparing for the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN (R)) exam mirrors the test-format blueprint, focusing on the specific subject matter on the exam. It is carefully calibrated to provide an effective balance of clinical judgment-enhancing content review in the form of unfolding questions, answers, rationales, and hints to enhance the critical reasoning process. Following the review chapters, a practice exam of 220 randomized Q&As can be taken to simulate the actual certification exam. This "Think in Questions" content review is designed to help readers anticipate the kind of questions that will be asked and promote critical thinking throughout the exam. Topical "bite-size" sections and plentiful tables and charts facilitate easier learning and memorization. An introductory chapter includes sections devoted to test-taking skills and practices, specific guidance for taking the CNRN (R) exam, and an exploration of the journey towards certification. Key Features: Familiarizes the world of certifications Explicates the CNRN (R) exam Defines proven test-taking skills and preparations Mirrors exam content blueprint A total of 450 exam-style Q&As with rationales Springer Publishing Company recognizes that the Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN (R)) exam is a registered service mark of the American Board of Neuroscience Nursing (ABNN). and has applied this service mark to the first mention of the exam in each of the chapters in this book and on its cover