NCLEX-RN Practice Test
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How Our Practice Test Works?
Study wherever, whenever with these quiz types:
Pick a Mode
You can choose Exam Mode (timed 90-minute simulation) or Study Mode for preparation.
Realistic Mix
Questions reflect both multiple-choice and scenario/performance-style prompts aligned to NCLEX-RN objectives.
Detailed Explanations
Every question includes a clear explanation, so you know why an answer is correct.
Domain Analytics
See strengths/weaknesses by the domains & sub-topics to focus your revision.
Reattempts
Retake sets to improve your speed and accuracy; watch your score trend toward the benchmark.
Exam Simulator
Get a feel for the real exam with our HESI practice test.
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Train the way you'll be tested. Our platform replicates the real HESI experience and turns every attempt into clear, actionable progress-so you waste less time and pass sooner.
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Exam/Study modes, question flagging, and instant or end-of-exam feedback.
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Trend charts so you can see when you're consistently above the passing scrore.
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Clear, teach-back explanations with why the correct answer is right and why others aren't.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NCLEX-RN exam?
The NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) is a standardized computer-adaptive test that every nursing school graduate in the U.S. and Canada must pass to obtain their nursing license and practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).
What is the purpose of the NCLEX?
The sole purpose of the NCLEX is to ensure that entry-level nurses possess the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform safe and effective patient care.
Who administers the NCLEX?
The exam is developed and administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
What is the format of the NCLEX-RN?
The NCLEX-RN is a Computerized Adaptive Test (CAT). This means the difficulty of the questions adapts based on your performance. If you answer a question correctly, the next one becomes more difficult. If you answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. The test continues until a pass/fail decision is determined.
What topics or content does the NCLEX cover?
The NCSBN organizes the test plan into four major "Client Needs" categories:
Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care & Safety and Infection Control
- Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort, Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies, Reduction of Risk Potential, and Physiological Adaptation.
How do I apply and register for the NCLEX?
The process has two parts:
- Apply for Licensure: Apply to the nursing regulatory body (NRB) in the state or jurisdiction where you wish to be licensed. They determine your eligibility.
- Register with Pearson VUE: Once eligible, you register with Pearson VUE (the testing vendor) online and pay the exam fee. You will then receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) email.
How should I prepare for the NCLEX?
Successful preparation involves a structured plan: using a comprehensive NCLEX review course, taking Prephow NCLEX-RN practice questions, understanding the rationale for both correct and incorrect answers, and creating a consistent study schedule for several weeks or months.
What is the "Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)"?
The NGN is an updated version of the exam that includes new, innovative item types designed to better measure clinical judgment and decision-making skills. These questions are more interactive and realistic, assessing how you would think in a real clinical situation.
Can I take the NCLEX outside of the United States?
Yes, the NCLEX is offered at select international test centers in countries like Canada, Australia, the UK, India, and others. You must still apply for licensure with a U.S. state board that allows international testing.