STM publisher Elsevier, Netherlands, has announced the acquisition of the assets of Professional Development Software, Inc. (PDS), the provider of Softwarefornurses.com online learning education products. Under the deal, PDS will be integrated into Elsevier's Evolve Testing and Remediation product suite (which includes the 'HESI Test'), bringing additional content to Elsevier's total curriculum solution for nursing.
For schools of nursing, PDS Software for Nurses modules are used for learning reinforcement, guidance in decision making, remediation, clinical make up and NCLEX review. For healthcare organisations, the modules are used for orientation, competency testing, cross training, remediation, and continuing education.
PDS customers can continue to visit www.softwarefornurses.com for product information and any updates related to joining the Evolve Testing and Remediation product suite. The suite comprises some of the best possible test preparation tools in the industry for both students and teachers, and is run by Elsevier. Terms of the agreement are not being disclosed.