NCLEX-RN Practice Test

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.

The exam is developed and administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our practice exam questions are designed to mirror the latest NCLEX-RN test plan and the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) format. They include a variety of question types (like multiple-choice, multiple-select, and NGN item types) and are paired with detailed rationales that not only explain the correct answer but also clarify why other options are incorrect, ensuring a deeper understanding.

While our practice tests are a core component of your NCLEX-RN exam prep, we recommend using them alongside solid NCLEX-RN study material (like a review book) for content mastery. Use our tests to apply what you've learned, identify weak areas, and simulate the real exam environment.

Yes. Our question bank includes NGN-specific item types with detailed rationales to help you master the clinical judgment required for the updated exam.

Start with a diagnostic test to gauge your baseline. Then, create a study plan that mixes focused content review with daily practice question sessions from our bank. As your test date nears, take full-length timed NCLEX-RN mock exam to build stamina.