NCLEX-PN Prep
Kaplan Nursing · 17th Edition
Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with NCLEX-PN Prep (17th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 13 chapters.
Overview
The practical/vocational-nurse counterpart to Kaplan's NCLEX-RN Prep, updated for the Next Generation NCLEX. It delivers content review by the NCLEX Client Needs framework, critical-thinking pathways, end-of-chapter practice sets, and a full-length practice test.
Prepares candidates for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination taken by graduates of practical/vocational nursing programs.
What you'll learn
The major topics this guide walks you through, matched to the textbook's order:
- The NCLEX-PN Examination and Test Plan
- Critical Thinking Pathways and Decision Tree
- Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Question Types
- Coordinated Care
- Safety and Infection Control
- Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Psychosocial Integrity
- Basic Care and Comfort
- Pharmacological Therapies
- Reduction of Risk Potential
- Physiological Adaptation
Need the textbook itself?
NCLEX-PN Prep (17th Edition), by Kaplan Nursing (Kaplan Publishing), is a widely used NCLEX-PN Review resource. The practical/vocational-nurse counterpart to Kaplan's NCLEX-RN Prep, updated for the Next Generation NCLEX.
Buy new, rent, or find a used copy of NCLEX-PN Prep below. Make sure you get the 17th Edition — editions differ, so double-check the ISBN on the listing before you order. We earn a small commission if you buy through these links — your price is unchanged.
Chapters covered
Every chapter below is fully covered in the PDF — summary, learning objectives, key terms, and NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales.
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What exactly do I get?
A printable PDF study guide covering all 13 chapters of NCLEX-PN Prep (17th Edition) — chapter summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales. One file, lifetime access, no subscription.
How soon will I get it?
Instantly. A download link appears on screen and lands in your inbox the moment your payment clears.
Is this an official Kaplan Publishing product?
No. This is an independent study guide aligned with the topics, chapters, and learning objectives of NCLEX-PN Prep, 17th Edition. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or published by Kaplan Publishing, and the original text remains the authoritative reference.
What is included in the study guide?
Chapter-by-chapter summaries, key terms, and learning objectives spanning all 13 chapters, plus exam-style practice questions with answers. It is delivered as an instant PDF download.
Does it help with the NCLEX?
Prepares candidates for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination taken by graduates of practical/vocational nursing programs. Use it alongside your textbook and course notes to review the highest-yield material and self-test before exams.
Will it match my edition?
This guide is built around the 17th Edition. If your class uses a different edition, chapter numbering may shift slightly, but the topics and learning objectives are usually unchanged.
Do I still need the textbook?
The study guide is a companion, not a replacement — it helps you study efficiently and review fast, but you'll still want the textbook for full depth and any assigned readings. You can buy new, rent, or find a used copy through the price links on this page.
What if it is not what I expected?
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Is this a test bank or copied from the textbook?
No. This is an original study guide written to align with NCLEX-PN Prep — summaries, objectives, and practice questions with rationales, not a reproduced publisher test bank or copied text.
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About this study guide
This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in NCLEX-PN Prep (17th Edition) by Kaplan Nursing. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by the publisher or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.