All About NCLEX

NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination-

Registered Nurse). All boards of nursing in states and
territories of the United States and Canada require
candidates to pass this exam for licensure as a registered
nurse (RN). After graduation from a school or college of
nursing, one takes the NCLEX exam to receive his or her
nursing license. A nursing license gives an individual the
permission to practice nursing, granted by the state where
he or she met the requirements.

NCLEX examinations are provided in a computerized

adaptive testing (CAT) format and are presently
administered by Pearson VUE in their network of Pearson
Professional Centers (PPC).
 NCLEX RN Preparation is the Key to Success
➢ Holding ADN or BSN degree is not enough, the
success depends on nursing knowledge, skills
and preparation.

➢ Take the advantage of online resources that provide

you practice test questions and preparation
materials.

➢ There are many online resources which are

providing practice questions with instant answers so
you can check your progress.

➢ Learn key phrases used in the exam and practice

using the nursing process.

➢ You have to take advantage every minute to prepare

whether it's on the journey, during work breaks etc.
 Key Sections of NCLEX RN Exam
NCLEX RN exam is divided into four categories and six sub categories.

1) Safe and Effective Care Environment

➔ Management of Care: 13 – 19% of questions

➔ Safety and Infection Control: 8 – 14% of questions

2) Health Promotion and Maintenance: 6 – 12% of questions

3) Psychosocial Integrity: 6 – 12% of questions

4) Physiological Integrity

➔ Basic Care and Comfort: 6 – 12% of questions

➔ Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies: 13 – 19% of questions

➔ Reduction of Risk Potential: 13 – 19% of questions

➔ Physiological Adaptation: 11 – 17% of questions

 What We Can Expect On The Exam Day
★ It is a computer based exam, it is more interactive and adaptive because your first
question answer will decide the next question you have given.

★ If you answer correctly the next question will be higher level and incorrect
answering returns to a low level question.

★ In this way the computer generate questions until you reach a pass or fail
grade.

★ You have to answer 75 – 265 questions within 6 hours and all questions are
multiple choice.

★ Papers are not allowed for making calculations, you will be provided on screen
calculator for making calculations.

★ Your exam will considered as complete when you answered minimum 75

questions.

★ Answering maximum no of question will decide pass or fail or maximum time

allowed will decide it.
 Receiving Your Grade
➢ NCLEX exam won't provide you a numerical score. It is a
pass or fail system. Results won't announce at end of
the exam. State Board of Nursing will inform you about
pass or fail.

➢ If you fail in the first attempt you are allowed to take test
after 45 days of first test. You will also receive a profile on
your performance in the previous exam so that you can
prepare better.

➢ This profile helps you whether you can prepare yourself

or you have to take practice tests.
 Preparation is the Key to Pass the NCLEX RN

➢There are many online sources providing study

material and practice tests for NCLEX Exam.

➢You can check your answers instantly on these

online resources.

➢ Choose the best website which is providing

more
information and practice tests for NCLEX exam

➢Have the practice tests until you got the

enough
confidence.
 NCLEX Exam Day Tips
➔ Take the time to analyze the correct answers because
once submitted you cannot return to the question.

➔ Utilize six hours of time, don't anxious if others finish it

early.

➔ As long as computer posing questions you still capable

of passing

➔ NCLEX exam is designed to test your real knowledge so

focus
on your abilities and skills.

➔ Won't be rushed, plan to arrive at least 30 minutes early to

get relaxed.

➔ You have six hours of time to complete the test so take

high energy snack.
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