What is the NCLEX-RN Exam?

The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is the standardized exam that all nursing graduates must pass to obtain their RN license. It uses adaptive computer testing (CAT) and the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) format.

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85–150
Adaptive Questions
(CAT format)
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5 hrs
Max Time Limit
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NGN
Next Gen Format
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Adaptive
Computer-Based Test

NCLEX-RN Client Needs Categories

The NCLEX-RN covers 8 client needs categories. Our practice questions are distributed according to the official NCSBN test plan.

Category 1 · 17–23% of Exam

Safe and Effective Care Environment — Management of Care

Advance directives, client rights, case management, collaboration, continuity of care, delegation, ethical practice, informed consent, legal rights, and prioritization.

17–23%
Category 2 · 9–15% of Exam

Safe and Effective Care Environment — Safety and Infection Control

Accident prevention, emergency response, ergonomic principles, handling hazardous materials, home safety, medical/surgical asepsis, and standard precautions.

9–15%
Category 3 · 6–12% of Exam

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Aging process, ante/intra/postpartum care, developmental stages, disease prevention, health screening, immunizations, lifestyle choices, and self-care.

6–12%
Category 4 · 6–12% of Exam

Psychosocial Integrity

Abuse and neglect, behavioral interventions, chemical dependency, coping mechanisms, crisis intervention, cultural diversity, mental health concepts, and therapeutic communication.

6–12%
Categories 5–8 · 38–62% of Exam

Physiological Integrity

Basic care and comfort (6–12%), pharmacological and parenteral therapies (12–18%), reduction of risk potential (9–15%), and physiological adaptation (11–17%). The largest section of the exam.

38–62%
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  • 20 NCLEX-RN level questions
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Example Pass Likelihood Score
Category Performance:
Management of Care88%
Pharmacological Therapies71%
Physiological Adaptation80%
Psychosocial Integrity76%

150-Question NCLEX-RN Practice Test

Full-length NCLEX-RN practice exam with NGN-style questions. Just $8 for 30 days of unlimited access.

What's Included:

  • 150 NCLEX-RN style questions distributed across all 8 client needs categories per NCSBN test plan
  • NGN-style formats including extended drag-and-drop, cloze, matrix, and enhanced multiple response
  • Detailed rationale for every question — learn why each answer is correct
  • Pass/fail verdict with category-by-category performance breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the free quiz really free?

Yes — the 20-question pass predictor quiz is completely free with no account required. You get instant results with your pass likelihood percentage and category breakdown.

Q: How is the pass likelihood calculated?

Our algorithm weights your score by client needs category according to the official NCSBN NCLEX-RN test plan. A weighted score indicating competency across all categories predicts a high likelihood of passing.

Q: Are the questions in Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) format?

Yes. Our practice test includes NGN-style question formats including extended multiple response, drag-and-drop cloze, matrix multiple choice, and trend questions — the same formats used on the real NCLEX-RN since 2023.

Q: What do I get for $8?

30 days of unlimited access to the 150-question practice test. You can start, pause, resume, and retake as many times as you want within 30 days. Your results are saved permanently.

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