NPTE Phystical Therapist (PT) Exam Study Guides
June 6, 2011 by Rn2b
Filed under Nursing Books, Physical Therapist (PT), Testing and Exam Help
A Physical Therapist (PT) works with all ages and deals with functional issues in a patient. These issues usually result from injury or diseases.
A PT must construct a plan based upon a patient in order to restore the function, mobility, and prevention of further disability. This usually includes wellness and fitness programs, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, physical agents, electrotherapeutic modalities, and functional training. Usually they require the use of assistive devices and equipment.
In order to become a PT, the requirements are different from state to state. They usually have a Master’s degree which takes about 2-2.5 years, and some have doctoral degrees. They need basic knowledge in biology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and much more. They must pass the National Physical Therapist Exam (NPTE) in order to be licensed.
Many PTs that have passed the NPTE recommend the PTEXAM: The Complete Study Guide by Giles which includes a CD. The book doesn’t just tell you what is right: it also explains why an incorrect answer is wrong, helping the studying 
process. The layout is extremely easy and comprehensive, easy to navigate and find the required foundation of knowledge.
Another book recommended is Saunders’ Q&A Review for the Physical Therapy Board Examination. It has over 1200 multiple choice questions and more on the CD which has an unlimited number of randomized practice tests to promote comfort when you are actually taking the NPTE. It is organized by topic, gives rationales, and offers references to help you.
Occupational Therapist (OT) NBCOT Exam Study Review
June 6, 2011 by Rn2b
Filed under Nursing Books, Occupational Therapist (OT), Testing and Exam Help
As an Occupational Therapist (OT) your job is to help a client achieve and fulfilling life. The patients are usually disabled in either a mental, physical, emotional, or developmental way. They need to learn how to sustain themselves, contribute to society, and function daily.
An OT is vital is helping these patients overcome their disabilities. Because of this, an OT must have proper license. An OT needs a post-baccalaureate degree, and must have certification. This certification varies from state to state, but the most common is the National Board of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Exam.
Many OTs that have already passed their NBCOT exam recommend the NBCOT-COTA Exam Secrets Study Guide: Your 
Key to Exam Success: NBCOT Test Practice and Review for the Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Examination. It works on strategies, has questions, and covers the foundation to being a successful OT and passing the NBCOT exam.
Another book that many OTs have used is The Occupational Therapy Examination Review Guide by Johnson, Lorch, and DeAngelis. In five practice examinations, this book has 1000 review questions to pinpoint your weaknesses so you can improve them. There is a CD-ROM with 800 questions, customized into multiple practice exams.
LPN/LVN Study Reviews for NCLEX-PN
June 6, 2011 by Rn2b
Filed under Licensed Practical and Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN), Nursing Books, Testing and Exam Help
An LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) is the same thing as an LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), and in Canada, they are called RPN (registered practical nurse). An LPN works under the supervision of an RN (Registered Nurse).
LPNs assist in daily patient activities, like dressing, eating, exercising, and bathing—they all do vital sign measurements and, in some states, insertion of IVs. They may take more courses to be able to do obstetrics, psychiatry, pediatrics, and surgery/recovery.
To become an LPN/LVN, a nurse must earn a nursing degree and then pass the National Council Lincensure Examination (NCLEX-PN).
To study for the NCLEX-PN, many LPNs recommend Davis’s NCLEX-PN Review book, which includes a CD to make it easy to 
study on your computer. It includes alternative item format questions, reviews for all the fundamentals, and 1200 question bank.
Another book review for the NCLEX-PN is the Lippincott’s Review for NCLEX-PN by Timby, Camack, and Rupert. It contains over 2200 test questions in various reviews and comprehensive exams. There is a CD-ROM that has all the questions in an interactive format, making it easier to study.