title: From beta-blockers to boot camp: Preparing students for the NCLEX-RN.
abstract: Although it is thought that reviewing essential materials and learning how to answer computer-generated questions are optimal preparations for NCLEX-RN, strategies that build knowledge, self-confidence, and professionalism of the nurse taking the exam are equally important. A senior seminar course that guides formal NCLEX-RN preparation is presented in this article with specific course strategies and a blueprint of seminar content that can be adapted to the nursing curriculum.
authors.affiliation: University of Delaware School of Nursing, Newark, USA. jherrman@udel.edu
authors.forename: Judith W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Herrman
authors.forename: Amy Nagorski
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003479:Curriculum; D003691:Delaware; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008008:Licensure, Nursing; D012648:Self Care; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology