This comprehensive source of information is designed to help candidates score their best on the licensing exam to become a registered nurse. With its content aligned to the test plan developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) and practice exercises built to reinforce those concepts, this guide provides effective test preparation for what candidates will encounter on the actual exam. It also includes information about nursing concepts, nursing procedures, and pharmacology plus details on nursing specialties, plus: 4 full-length practice tests2 in the book and access to 2 onlineall with detailed answer explanations; Diagnostic test to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses; Practice questions designed to provide comprehensive review of all subjects covered on the actual licensing exam; and Listings of state boards of nursing as well as professional organizations.