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Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Fourth Edition

By: Maria Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

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By: Maria Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

If you are studying for the family nurse practitioner certification exam, the highly acclaimed Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review is a must-have resource. Lauded for its concise, well-organized format, this fourth edition has been significantly revised and updated to feature key information about the new AANPCB and ANCC certification exams, all new end-of-chapter review questions, and new full-color images. The fourth edition also features four practice tests with hundreds of new questions and rationales—800 questions in total. Extensive test-taking techniques and question dissection and analysis chapters help you identify the best clues during the problem-solving process so that you can strategically master the certification exam. Designed to help FNP candidates boost their confidence through intensive review and high-quality questions, the fourth edition continues to provide succinct, precisely targeted “need-to-know” details of diseases and classic presentations you can expect to see in practice in patients across the life span. Organized by body system, chapters are consistently formatted to include Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, Benign Variants, and Disease Review topics. Each chapter features valuable Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls that highlight key considerations and information likely to be encountered on the exam, ideal for a last-minute refresher before test day. Ensure success by making this essential resource—praised by thousands for helping them pass their certification—a key part of your exam prep study regimen. Key Features: Includes updated information reflecting the new AANPCB and ANCC certification exams Introduces new end-of-chapter review questions to help you assess knowledge application and retention Features four practice tests with hundreds of new questions and rationales Provides a succinct and highly targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care, updated clinical information, all new color photos, and Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to highlight key exam content Outlines Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body system Delineates strategic question-dissection techniques to simplify the problem-solving process Offers an intensive pharmacology review and review of professional issues—ethical guidelines, professional roles, reimbursement, research, evidence-based medicine and epidemiology, and cultural considerations

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Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review

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Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Third Edition

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By: Maria Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes 6 months’ free ExamPrepConnect Digital Access with print purchase! Doody’s Medical Review: 100 Points; 5 Stars (First Edition) The third edition of this highly acclaimed review continues to promote efficient, time-saving study by synthesizing the complex knowledge needed to pass the exam into a concise, well-organized format. It is updated with key information about the new ANCC and AANPCB certification exams, including new test-format questions featuring photos of skin and eye conditions and EKGs, and more challenging drag and-drop and multiple-choice questions. Also new to the third edition is more detailed information about nonclinical topics on the exam, including research, ethics, medico-legal issues, advanced practice law, health practices of various cultures, and reimbursement guidelines. One hundred new review questions throughout the book and on the practice exam—including answer key and rationale—increase the total number of questions to more than 700. Designed to help FNP students boost their confidence through intensive review and high-quality questions, the third edition features succinct, precisely targeted “need-to-know” details of diseases commonly seen in primary care. It covers the entire life span from pediatrics through geriatrics, and offers extensive test-taking techniques and question dissection and analysis sections that provide strategies for identifying the best clues during the problem-solving process. Organized by body system, sections are consistently formatted and encompass Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, Benign Variants, and individual Disease Review topics for each system. Additional outstanding features include Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls that help to focus system study on key information. NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION Updated information reflecting the new FNP certification exam New test-format questions used by the ANCC, including photos of skin and eye conditions, EKGs, and more complex drag-and-drop and multiple-choice questions 100 new in-depth review questions for a total of more than 700 Differential Diagnosis tables Additional information about nonclinical topics, including culture, spirituality, and health practices; evidence-based medicine; and more KEY FEATURES Provides a succinct, precisely targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care Delineates strategic “question-dissection techniques” for study success Includes Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to help prioritize and interpret test content Outlines Normal Findings and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body system Offers intensive pharmacology review Content available digitally via ExamPrepConnect for study on the go ExamPrepConnect Features: All the high-quality content from the book Personalized study plan based on exam date 700+ questions and answers with rationales—study by topic to identify your strengths and weaknesses Lessons and flashcards on key information and abbreviations Discussion board to connect with FNP exam-prep community Games to make studying fun See access details inside book.

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AGNP Certification Intensive Review

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By: Maria T. Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

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AGNP Certification Intensive Review

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Plan to pass with 6 months of access to the companion review course on ExamPrepConnect with a personalized study plan built around your exam date. Included free with this book. Updated to reflect the current AANPCB and ANCC blueprints, Maria Leik's AGNP Intensive Review, Fifth Edition is everything you expect from the #1 selling AGNP review book—and more. Bundled with 6 months of free access to the companion course on ExamPrepConnect, this high-yield, guided review shows the same respect for your time and mental energy as it does for the exam material it covers. Organized by body system and featuring an enhanced Pharmacology Review and expanded Question Dissection and Analysis chapter, the design of this updated review focuses on organizing and presenting information the way you can expect to encounter it on the exam and in clinical practice. Leik balances her succinct coverage of the required exam topics with more than 1,200 unique questions, detailed rationales for correct and incorrect answers, and invaluable test-taking tips and clinical pearls. The companion review course on ExamPrepConnect guides you through the book with a personal study plan built around your individual exam date and a wealth of digital study tools that take the guesswork out of what to study, how, and when. Plan to pass on your first attempt (100% GUARANTEED) with the best-selling AGNP Review book and digital review course exclusively on ExamPrepConnect. Features and updates to this fifth edition: Enriched Question Dissection and Analysis chapter to help you recognize correct and incorrect answers on the exam. Restructured Pharmacology Review that moves from broad concepts to detailed dosing guidelines and prescription drugs categorized by diagnosis for quick reference. 2 practice exams in the book and 2 more exclusively on ExamPrepConnect. Take all 4 as timed exams on EPC to simulate the exam day experience, or in study mode to review rationales as you answer each question. Each test is completely different. More than 1,200 total questions, all with detailed rationales of right and wrong answers. Enriched diabetes and COVID-19 coverage. Because the more you see it in family practice, the more likely you'll see it on the exam. Full-color photographs, illustrations, and tables to help you visualize and retain complex information. An updated section on dating pregnancy in the Female Reproductive System Review. Certification Exam Information updated and organized to differentiate between ANCC and AANP exams—with enhanced coverage of exam structure and strategies for exam time management. NEW! Professional Roles and Reimbursement Review to prepare you for exam questions on reimbursement, medical coding, and updates to the Affordable Care Act. Ways you can use ExamPrepConnect: Get instant access to all of the book's valuable content. Follow a guided study plan based on your individual exam date Access all your course materials, anytime, anywhere, across all your devices. Bookmark, highlight, and take notes directly in the platform to return to later. Check your personal dashboard to monitor your progress, identify strengths and weaknesses, and keep you organized and on track. Build custom quizzes or test yourself by exam topic. You decide. Practice with hundreds of digital flashcards organized by topic. Join private discussion boards and play study games with others preparing for the same exam. *The certifying bodies for the AGNP exam are the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). AANPCB and ANCC do not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.

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Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Fourth Edition

By: Maria Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

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Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Fourth Edition

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If you are studying for the adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner certification exam, the highly acclaimed Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review is a must-have resource, and with interactive digital prep included with purchase, it is easier than ever to study for the AGNP exam. Lauded for its concise, well-organized format, this fourth edition has been significantly revised and updated to feature key information about the new AANPCB and ANCC certification exams, all new end-of-chapter review questions, and new full-color images. The fourth edition also features four practice tests with hundreds of new questions and rationales—800 questions in total. Extensive test-taking techniques and question dissection and analysis chapters help you identify the best clues during the problem-solving process so that you can strategically master the certification exam. Designed to help AGNP candidates boost their confidence through intensive review and high-quality questions, the fourth edition continues to provide succinct, precisely targeted “need-to-know” details of diseases and classic presentations you can expect to see in practice in patients across the life span. Organized by body system, chapters are consistently formatted to include Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, Benign Variants, and Disease Review topics. Each chapter features valuable Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls that highlight key considerations and information likely to be encountered on the exam, ideal for a last-minute refresher before test day. Ensure success by making this essential resource—praised by thousands for helping them pass their certification—a key part of your exam prep study regimen. Key Features: Includes updated information reflecting the new AANPCB and ANCC certification exams Introduces new end-of-chapter review questions to help you assess knowledge application and retention Features four practice tests with hundreds of new questions and rationales Provides a succinct and highly targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care, updated clinical information, all new color photos, and Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to highlight key exam content Outlines Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body system Delineates strategic question-dissection techniques to simplify the problem-solving process Offers an intensive pharmacology review and review of professional issues—ethical guidelines, professional roles, reimbursement, research, evidence-based medicine and epidemiology, and cultural considerations

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Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Third Edition

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By: Maria T. Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC

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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes 6 months’ free ExamPrepConnect Digital Access with print purchase! Doody’s Medical Review: 100 Points; 5 Stars (First Edition) The third edition of this highly acclaimed review continues to promote efficient, time-saving study by synthesizing the complex knowledge needed to pass the AGNP exam into a concise, well-organized format. It is updated with key information about the new AGNP certification exam, including new test format questions featuring photos of skin and eye conditions and EKGs, and more challenging drag-and-drop and multiple-choice questions. Also new to the third edition is information about nonclinical topics on the exam including research; culture, spirituality, and health practices; evidence-based medicine; epidemiology; and reimbursement guidelines. One hundred new review questions throughout the book and on the practice exam—including answer key and rationale—increase the total number of questions to 680. Designed to help NP students boost their confidence through intensive study and high-quality questions, the third edition features a succinct, precisely targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care. It covers the complete adult life span from adolescence onward, and offers extensive test-taking techniques and question dissection and analysis sections that provide strategies for identifying the best clues during the problem-solving process. Organized by body system, sections are consistently formatted and encompass Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, Benign Variants, Differential Diagnosis, and individual Disease Review topics for each system. Additional outstanding features include Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls that help to focus system study on key information. NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION Updated information reflecting the new AGNP certification exam New test format questions used by the ANCC, including photos of skin and eye conditions, EKGs, and more complex drag-and-drop and multiple-choice questions 100 new in-depth review questions for a total of 680 Additional information about nonclinical topics including culture, spirituality, and health practices; evidence-based medicine; and more KEY FEATURES Provides a succinct, precisely targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care Delineates strategic “question dissection techniques” for study success Includes Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to help prioritize and interpret test content Outlines Normal Findings and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body system Offers intensive pharmacology review Content available digitally via ExamPrepConnect for study on the go ExamPrepConnect Features: All the high-quality content from the book Personalized study plan based on exam date 680 questions and answers with rationales—study by topic to identify your strengths and weaknesses Lessons and flashcards on key information and abbreviations Discussion board to connect with AGNP exam-prep community Games to make studying fun See access details inside book.

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Family Nurse Practitioner Certification

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By: Maria T. Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC

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By: Maria T. Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC

ALL YOU NEED FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM SUCCESS! This mega-review covers test taking tips using Leik's unique "question dissection" technique, relevant content review, extensive practice questions, and detailed, current exam information in a "fast facts" style, saving you study time while providing comprehensive preparation. This book is also a great companion to the FNP Certification Review app, coming soon for your iPhone or iPad! Pass your Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANP exam, prepare for tests in school, or improve in the last semester of your program with: Photos of diseases and physical exam maneuvers that promote visualization and clarify techniques Organ system reviews divided into four parts; descriptions of emergent conditions, high-yield normal physical exam findings, maneuvers, and applicable benign variants Tables on orthopedic maneuvers, immunizations, STDs, lab tests, skins rashes, and more to help you organize and recall procedures Students say: "I took this class in 2003 and I did pass my Adult NP ANCC exam soon after. Ms. Leik's class gave practical information, essential concepts for studying, and core topics on which to focus. I would recommend this class to others as an essential component in ensuring success in passing the certification exam." - Cynthia Milich, CNP Why the Leik Technique? Maria T. Codina Leik has been a leading provider of exam preparation education and counseling for almost 20 years. Her company National ARNP Services, Inc. has helped thousands of nurses pass their certification exams nationwide. See our entry for Maria Leik's companion volume, Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification. A third volume, on Pediatric Nurse Certification, is forthcoming. Please note: An analogous volume to Maria Leik's series, Gerontological Nurse Certification Review is due in June from Meredith Wallace and Sheila Grossman.

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FNP Certification Intensive Review

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By: Maria T. Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

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True to her reputation for succinct coverage and practical test-taking advice, Maria Leik's FNP Certification Intensive Review, Fifth Edition is everything you would expect from the #1 selling FNP review book—and more. Bundled with six months of free access to the companion course on ExamPrepConnect, this high-yield, guided review shows the same respect for the test-taker's time and mental energy as it does for the exam material it covers. Shaped by the experiences and feedback of thousands of FNPs who have used Leik's reviews to prepare for and pass their exams, the design of this must-have review focuses on organizing and highlighting key content to make it easy to navigate and review information the way you'll encounter it on the exam and in clinical practice. Updated and enriched to reflect the current AANPCB and ANCC blueprints and enhanced with 500 new end-of-chapter review questions, Leik's concise yet comprehensive coverage of each body system will reinforce your understanding and test your mastery of the exam topics while building your confidence along the way. Features and updates to this fifth edition: Enriched Question Dissection and Analysis chapter to help you recognize correct and incorrect answers on the exam. Restructured Pharmacology Review that moves from broad concepts to detailed dosing guidelines and prescription drugs categorized by diagnosis for quick reference. More than 1,200 total questions, all with detailed rationales explaining correct and incorrect answers. 4 unique practice exams. Full-color photographs, illustrations, and tables to help you visualize and retain complex information. High-value features like Danger Signals, Exam Tips, and Clinical Pearls encapsulated and highlighted to pull out critical information. Enriched diabetes and COVID-19 coverage. Because the more you see it in family practice, the more likely you'll see it on the exam. An updated section on dating pregnancy in the Female Reproductive System Review. NEW! Professional Roles and Reimbursement Reviewcovers need-to-know information on reimbursement, medical coding, and updates to the ACA you may encounter on the exam. Certification Exam Information updated and organized to differentiate between AANPCB and ANCC exams with enhanced coverage of exam structure and strategies for exam time management. * The certifying bodies for the FNP exam are the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). AANPCB and ANCC do not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.

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Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review

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By: Maria T. Codina Leik MSN, APN, BC, FNP-C

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Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review

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I found this book extremely helpful and loved the Fast Facts, Notes, Exam Tips and Clinical Tips. While other exam prep courses had great content, your book helped me to think more like a NP, and "pull it all together." I would highly recommend your book to any Adult-Gero NP student or graduate. It deserves 5 stars." T. Maria Jones, MS, AGPCNP-BC, CWOCN, DAPWCA, FMNLI Praise for the First Edition: This is a well written, comprehensive review aimed at preparing readers for successfully completing a board certification exam...This is a wonderful comprehensive review in a concise study guide format.--Doody's Medical Reviews The second edition of this acclaimed ANP review continues to promote efficient, time-saving study by synthesizing the key content needed to pass the NP Certification Exam into a concise, well-organized format. Using test-taking strategies meticulously developed by the author, the Review provides unique "question dissection techniques," targeted key content review, 600 extensive practice questions, and detailed, current exam information in a fast facts style. This second edition includes an extensive new section on geriatrics that encompasses body/metabolic changes, common disorders, and hospice/ethical considerations. The book also presents an expanded, intensive pharmacology review, 100 new exam questions, and is the only review to offer a new research chapter providing elements of research needed for E-B practice. The book reviews the complete adult lifespan from adolescence on, and covers non-clinical content including ethics, medico-legal issues, advanced practice law, and reimbursement guidelines. The review of primary care disorders is organized by body system. The content is applicable for certification exams for both the ANCC and the AANP. This book is also a great companion to the ANP Certification Review app, coming soon for your iPhone or iPad! New to this edition: Reorganized for greater ease of use Provides extensive new section on geriatrics covering body/metabolic changes, common disorders, and hospice/ethical considerations Contains expanded intensive-style pharmacology review Presents elements of research needed for E-B practice Includes 100 new questions for a total of 600 'high-yield' questions Why use this review? Delineates strategic "question dissection techniques" for test success, developed by the author, a leading provider of exam preparation education for over 20 years Provides precisely targeted content review Offers 600 extensive practice questions and detailed exam information Includes Exam Tips and Clinical Tips help to prioritize The author's company, ARNP Services, Inc. has helped thousands of nurses pass their certification exams nationwide It's the only book to present elements of research needed for E-B practice It's a great companion to the forthcoming ANP Certification Review app!

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Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review, Third Edition

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Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller. Includes 6 months’ free ExamPrepConnect Digital Access with print purchase! Doody’s Medical Review: 100 Points; 5 Stars (First Edition) The third edition of this highly acclaimed review continues to promote efficient, time-saving study by synthesizing the complex knowledge needed to pass the AGNP exam into a concise, well-organized format. It is updated with key information about the new AGNP certification exam, including new test format questions featuring photos of skin and eye conditions and EKGs, and more challenging drag-and-drop and multiple-choice questions. Also new to the third edition is information about nonclinical topics on the exam including research; culture, spirituality, and health practices; evidence-based medicine; epidemiology; and reimbursement guidelines. One hundred new review questions throughout the book and on the practice exam—including answer key and rationale—increase the total number of questions to 680. Designed to help NP students boost their confidence through intensive study and high-quality questions, the third edition features a succinct, precisely targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care. It covers the complete adult life span from adolescence onward, and offers extensive test-taking techniques and question dissection and analysis sections that provide strategies for identifying the best clues during the problem-solving process. Organized by body system, sections are consistently formatted and encompass Danger Signals, Normal Findings, Lab Findings, Benign Variants, Differential Diagnosis, and individual Disease Review topics for each system. Additional outstanding features include Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls that help to focus system study on key information. NEW TO THE THIRD EDITION Updated information reflecting the new AGNP certification exam New test format questions used by the ANCC, including photos of skin and eye conditions, EKGs, and more complex drag-and-drop and multiple-choice questions 100 new in-depth review questions for a total of 680 Additional information about nonclinical topics including culture, spirituality, and health practices; evidence-based medicine; and more KEY FEATURES Provides a succinct, precisely targeted review of diseases commonly seen in primary care Delineates strategic “question dissection techniques” for study success Includes Exam Tips and Clinical Pearls to help prioritize and interpret test content Outlines Normal Findings and Benign Variants in physical assessment of each body system Offers intensive pharmacology review Content available digitally via ExamPrepConnect for study on the go ExamPrepConnect Features: All the high-quality content from the book Personalized study plan based on exam date 680 questions and answers with rationales—study by topic to identify your strengths and weaknesses Lessons and flashcards on key information and abbreviations Discussion board to connect with AGNP exam-prep community Games to make studying fun See access details inside book.

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All You Need for Certification Exam Success! "This is a well written, comprehensive review aimed at preparing readers for successfully completing a board certification exam. ...This is a wonderful comprehensive review in a concise study guide format." (5 Stars)--Doody's Book Review Service This mega-review, the second of Maria Codina Leik's "trilogy" of NP Certification guides (Family was published in July and Pediatric is due in 2008) covers test taking tips using Leik's unique "question dissection" technique, relevant content review, extensive practice questions, and detailed, current exam information in a "fast facts" style, saving the student valuable study time while providing comprehensive preparation. This book is also a great companion to the ANP Certification Review app, coming soon for your iPhone or iPad! Pass your Adult Nurse Practitioner ANCC or AANP exam, prepare for tests in school, or improve in the last semester of your program with: Photos and physical exam maneuvers that promote visualization and clarify techniques Organ system reviews divided into four parts; descriptions of emergent conditions, high-yield normal physical exam findings, maneuvers, and applicable benign variants Tables on orthopedic maneuvers, immunizations, STDs, lab tests, skins rashes, and more to help you organize and recall procedures Differentiation between Family and Adult Practice with inclusion of geriatric procedures and specifications Students say:"I took this class in 2003 and I did pass my Adult NP ANCC exam soon after. Ms. Leik's class gave practical information, essential concepts for studying, and core topics on which to focus. I would recommend this class to others as an essential component in ensuring success in passing the certification exam." - Cynthia Milich, CNP Why the Leik Technique? Maria T. Codina Leik has been a leading provider of exam preparation education and counseling for almost 20 years. Her company, National ARNP Services, Inc., has helped thousands of nurses pass their certification exams nationwide Please note: An analogous volume to Maria Leik's series, Gerontological Nurse Certificaiton Review is due in June from Meredith Wallace and Sheila Grossman.

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Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review

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Fast Facts and Practice Questions, Second Edition

By: Maria T. Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC

Also Available As: The FNP Certification Review App! Praise for the First Edition: This is a well written, comprehensive review aimed at preparing readers for successfully completing a board certification exam...This is a wonderful comprehensive review in a concise study guide format.--Doody's Medical Reviews The second edition of this acclaimed FNP review continues to promote efficient, time-saving study by synthesizing the key content needed to pass the NP Certification Exam into a concise, well-organized format. Using test-taking strategies meticulously developed by the author, the Review provides unique question dissection techniques, targeted key content review, 600 in-depth practice questions, and detailed, current exam information in a fast facts style. This second edition includes new chapters on pediatrics and adolescence and an extensive new section on geriatrics that encompasses body/metabolic changes, common disorders, and hospice/ethical considerations. The book also presents an expanded, intensive pharmacology review, 100 new exam questions, and is the only review to offer a new research chapter providing elements of research needed for E-B practice. The book reviews the complete lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics and including pregnancy, and covers non-clinical content including ethics, medico-legal issues, advanced practice law, and reimbursement guidelines. The review of primary care disorders is organized by body system. The content is applicable for certification exams for both the ANCC and the AANP. This book is also a great companion to the FNP Certification Review app, coming soon for your iPhone or iPad! New to this edition: Reorganized for greater ease of use Provides extensive new section on geriatrics Contains expanded coverage of pediatrics and adolescence Offers expanded intensive-style pharmacology review Presents elements of research needed for E-B practice Includes 100 new questions for a title of 600 high-yield questions Why use this review? Delineates strategic question dissection techniques for study success developed by the author, a leading provider of exam preparation education for over 20 years Provides precisely targeted content review Offers 600 in-depth practice questions and detailed exam information Includes Exam Tips and Clinical Tips to help prioritize test content. It is the only book to present elements of research needed for E-B practice Outlines normal findings and benign variants in physical assessment of each body system Includes succinct review of diseases commonly seen in primary care It's a great companion to the forthcoming FNP Certification Review app!

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AGNP Certification Intensive Review

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By: Maria T. Codina Leik, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, AGPCNP-BC

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Praise for the First Edition:. This is a well written, comprehensive review aimed at preparing readers for successfully completing a board certification exam ... This is a wonderful comprehensive review in a concise study guide format.-- Doody's Medical Reviews. The second edition of this acclaimed ANP review continues to promote efficient, time-saving study by synthesizing the key content needed to pass the NP Certification Exam into a concise, well-organized format. Using test-taking strategies meticulously developed by the author, the Review provides unique ""question dissection techniques,

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