What is NCLEX?

NCLEX stands for the National Council Licensure Examination. It’s a standardized test used to determine if the test-taker is qualified to become a licensed nurse in the USA. The NCLEX is used by every state Board of Nursing in the US.

There are two versions of the NCLEX exam, depending on the type of nurse you hope to become:

• NCLEX-PN: For practical nurses (LPNs) or vocational nurses (LVNs)
• NCLEX-RN: For registered nurses (RNs)

Click on this LINK to see a compiled a list of State Boards of nursing below to help you gather the state requirements you need.

What is the format of The NCLEX?

The NEXT GENERATION NCLEX [NGN] which was introduced in April 2023 includes new question types of questions with a larger emphasis on knowledge application and critical thinking for nurses.[ CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PDF ON NGN QUESTION STYLES]  The development of critical thinking abilities may be beneficial for nursing students. These abilities are necessary in almost every aspect of life and are included in the nursing process. New question types includes Extended multiple responses, Extended drag-and-drop, cloze (drop down), enhance hotspot, matrix or grid, Bowtie. There are multiple ways these questions may appear on the test, but the greater part of the exam is multiple choice questions. The RN test has a maximum of 150 questions and a minimum of 85, while the PN has a maximum of 205 and a minimum of 85. Click LINK to know the scoring for the NGN and how to strategize your approach in tackling the exam.

How TO REGISTER FOR THE NCLEX

The NCLEX registration process can be time-consuming and frustrating. ACHIEVERS NCLEX-RN CONSULT has a well-built knowledge on these processes. We have registered over 50 nurses under various Nursing boards and Credential Evaluations services and can make your NCLEX Journey a smooth one.

REFER TO THE INFOGRAPH BELOW FOR THE SUMMARIZED STEPS (FOR NURSES TRAINED OUTSIDE THE U.S.A):

It should be emphasized that the minimal requirement for NCLEX is a DIPLOMA IN NURSING.

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