All About the NCLEX^®

Understanding the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) scoring rules is essential for nursing students preparing for their licensure exams. The NGN, introduced by the NCSBN in 2023, brought significant changes to scoring methodologies, including partial credit scoring, the incorporation of new item types, and respective scoring rules.

NCLEX is set up so that there is no set number of questions. The questions progressively get easier or harder depending on how well you’re doing. For these reasons, testers are bound to have a lot of questions about what to expect. One common question people ask about NCLEX is this: What are my odds of passing NCLEX if I get asked the maximum number of questions? Let’s delve in!

All of the hard work and dedication that you’ve put into nursing school will culminate on the day that you sit to take the NCLEX–no pressure though! Of course you’re feeling nervous about taking your boards and you’re probably eager to know how quickly you’ll find out your score, and if there are any immediate ways to know if you passed or failed. This article will break down some basics of NCLEX scoring and how you can best ascertain if you’ve passed.

The NCLEX is a hurdle every nursing student has to take – and it is doable! This blog post presents the best strategies you can apply to prepare for the NCLEX exam, create a solid NCLEX study schedule, find the most suitable NCLEX review course, and how to best utilize practice questions to help you succeed. Keep reading for tips and tricks that will help you conquer the exam and launch your nursing career.

This blog post offers a comprehensive guide on how and when to register for the NCLEX exam, including eligibility criteria, exam fees, and registration process. Whether it’s choosing a testing center of avoiding common mistakes, this article will help you navigate the NCLEX registration process.

Every new nursing grad knows that it isn’t over once you walk out at graduation–you still have to pass the NCLEX exam. The NCLEX exam is how nurses acquire their license to practice, and it is used to determine a new nurse’s skills and knowledge for entry-level nursing. Unlike many other exams you’ll take in nursing school, the NCLEX is unique in the way it is scored. You won’t receive a grade or a score on the NCLEX, it is simply pass or fail. This article will share all about NCLEX scoring to help you best prepare.

The Next Gen NCLEX introduces a number of new question types that focus more strongly on critical thinking skills. Keep reading to get an overview of the new question types and try the free practice questions below to get an idea of the new questions for yourself!

After all the hard work you did to graduate nursing school successfully, you still face one major hurdle to becoming a Registered Nurse. We all know what it is — that’s right, the NCLEX® or National Council Licensure Examination.

I don’t know any nursing student who hasn’t on multiple occasions thought about their future NCLEX®. We spend years’ worth of blood, sweat, and tears working our way through evaluations to reach the NCLEX® grand finale, the gatekeeper to our career aspirations.

If your exam is fast approaching and you are feeling the pressure, I’ve got some information to help calm your nerves.

From the moment of starting nursing school, every piece of knowledge and skill mastered is geared toward one goal—earning a nursing license. And even after donning graduation robes, there is still one more step to go through: the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX®)!