About This Certification

The NCLEX-RN is the standardized licensure examination that all graduates of accredited nursing programs must pass to become licensed Registered Nurses in the United States, Canada, and other jurisdictions. It tests the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for safe and competent entry-level nursing practice.

Exam Overview

The Next Generation NCLEX-RN uses a computer adaptive testing (CAT) model with a minimum of 85 and maximum of 150 questions. The exam includes traditional multiple-choice and newer clinical judgment question types such as extended multiple response, cloze (drop-down), enhanced hot spot, matrix, and bow-tie items. Time limit is 5 hours.

Exam Domains & Weighting

Domain	Description	Weight
Management of Care	Advance directives, case management, client rights, ethical practice, informed consent, legal responsibilities, and prioritization	17.5%
Safety & Infection Control	Accident prevention, standard precautions, surgical asepsis, use of restraints, and emergency response	11.5%
Health Promotion & Maintenance	Disease prevention, developmental stages, health screening, lifestyle choices, and immunizations	9.0%
Psychosocial Integrity	Mental health concepts, behavioral interventions, coping, crisis intervention, and therapeutic communication	9.0%
Basic Care & Comfort	Hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination, non-pharmacological comfort, and rest/sleep	9.0%
Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies	Medication administration, pharmacokinetics, IV therapy, blood products, and adverse effects	15.0%
Reduction of Risk Potential	Diagnostic tests, vital signs, laboratory values, monitoring complications, and pre/post-procedural care	11.5%
Physiological Adaptation	Pathophysiology, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, hemodynamics, emergencies, and illness management	17.5%

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✓ Full question bank

✓ Domain-weighted practice exams

✓ 100-question & 50-question exams

✓ Domain-specific practice mode

✓ Missed questions review

✓ Bookmarks & study notes

✓ Detailed explanations

✓ Performance analytics

✓ Timed exam simulation