Preparing for the NCLEX examination. Understanding the NCLEX examination. Preparation and test taking. Adult nursing. Introductory concepts and multisystem stressors. Cancer nursing. The nervous system. The cardiovascular system. The hematologic system. The respiratory system. The gastrointestinal system. The genitourinary system. The musculoskeletal system. The endocrine system. The integumentary system. Reprints. Pediatric nursing. Growth and development. Multisystem stressors. The nervous system. The cardiovascular system. The hematologic system. The respiratory system. The gastrointestinal system. The genitourinary system. The musculoskeletal system. The endocrine system. The integumentary system. Care of the terminally ill child. Reprints. Maternity and gynaecologic nursing the female reproductive system. The childbearing cycle. The antepartal period. Labor and delivery. The postpartum period. The newborn. The high-risk infant. Gynaecologic conditions. Reprints. Psychiatric-mental health care nursing. Psychiatric-mental health nursing. Psychiatric disorders (DSMIII). Psychologic aspects of physical illness. Ethical and legal aspects of psychiatric and professional nursing. Reprints. Questions and answers. Appendices. Tables. Figures. Index.