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Free NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses

Pass your NCLEX-RN exam without spending hundreds on expensive prep courses. Free study guides, practice questions, and AI-powered learning.

Your Study Path

NCLEX Professional License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Complete Nursing Education

Graduate from an accredited BSN (4-year) or ADN (2-year) nursing program. Clinical hours are required before you can sit for the NCLEX.

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Management of Care & PharmacologyYou are here

Master the two largest exam categories: delegation, advocacy, case management, medication administration, dosage calculations, and adverse effects (34% combined).

80
hours
3

Safety, Infection Control & Physiological Adaptation

Study accident prevention, standard precautions, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, and medical emergencies (27% of exam).

60
hours
4

Practice Exams & NGN Question Types

Focus on Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) clinical judgment items: case studies, bowtie questions, and trend items. Practice with adaptive-style tests.

60
hours
Estimated total study time
200 hours
That's about 20 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the NCLEX-RN Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years or older (varies by state)
Education
Graduate from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program (BSN or ADN)
Background Check
Required in all states (criminal background check)
Fingerprinting
Required in most states
Additional Requirements
  • Must apply through your state Board of Nursing (BON)
  • Receive Authorization to Test (ATT) before scheduling
  • ATT is valid for 90 days — schedule promptly
  • Some states require passing within 3 years of nursing school graduation

NCLEX-RN Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-12 weeks after graduation (typical study period)

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Up to 8 attempts per year with a mandatory 45-day wait between each attempt. Some states require remediation after 3 failures.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$200 (Pearson VUE registration)
Application Fee$50-200 (state Board of Nursing fee, varies by state)
Fingerprint Fee$30-75 (varies by state)
Background Check$25-50 (varies by state)
Total Estimated Cost$305-525 total (varies by state)
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NCLEX-RN Exam Details

National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses

Administered by NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing)

Official Source
Pass/Fail (Logit Standard)
Passing Score
85-150
Questions
5
Hours
$200
Exam Fee
Study time: 200-400 hours
Prerequisites: Graduate from approved nursing program
Valid for: Lifetime (no renewal required)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official NCSBN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing) content outline

Management of Care (15-21%)18%

Delegation, advocacy, case management, ethics, legal rights, informed consent

Pharmacological Therapies (13-19%)16%

Medication administration, adverse effects, dosage calculations, expected outcomes

Physiological Adaptation (11-17%)14%

Alterations in body systems, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, medical emergencies

Safety & Infection Control (10-16%)13%

Accident prevention, emergency response, standard precautions, sterile technique

Reduction of Risk Potential (9-15%)12%

Lab values, diagnostic tests, potential complications, vital signs

Health Promotion & Maintenance (6-12%)9%

Aging, developmental stages, disease prevention, health screening

Psychosocial Integrity (6-12%)9%

Coping mechanisms, crisis intervention, mental health, therapeutic communication

Basic Care & Comfort (6-12%)9%

Mobility, nutrition, elimination, rest, non-pharmacological pain management

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What's Next After the NCLEX-RN?

After passing the NCLEX-RN, you can pursue these career paths

NCLEX-PN

Practical nurse license

Nursing Specialty Certifications

CCRN, PCCN, CEN, etc.

Coming Soon

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Advanced practice nursing

Coming Soon

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