National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)

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What Is the NCLEX-RN Exam?

The National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN©) examination is a standardized test used to determine whether a nursing student is prepared for entry-level nursing practice.

Career Outcomes

Passing the NCLEX-RN© exam allows nursing students to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN) and may begin working in the field or go on to complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Who Is Eligible?

Nursing students attending an education program focused on pre-licensure are eligible to sit for the NCLEX exam.

NCLEX Exam Overview

NCLEX exams are comprised of a variety of question types including multiple choice, select all that apply, matching, and more. The NCLEX exam is offered in a computerized adaptive testing (CAT) format that tests at three levels of comprehension:

  • Level 1: basic recall of knowledge and information
  • Level 2: analysis and application of specific information
  • Level 3: application of rules, facts, and processes to identify best care practices

Once a candidate demonstrates competency of a level 1 question, the exam moves on to a level 2 question. Once competency of level 2 has been demonstrated, the exam moves onto a level 3 question.

For more information on taking the NCLEX exam, please visit National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

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