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NCLEX-RN Exam Prep

The NCLEX-RN is a variable-length computerized adaptive exam used by nursing regulatory bodies as part of registered nurse licensure. Passy helps turn a broad test plan into clear practice priorities.

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Practice nowStart 20 free questionsGet a rationale after every answer.Make a study planShape the time you haveBuild a practical outline you can adjust.Understand the NCLEXBrowse source-backed guidesFind a direct answer to a current exam question.Didn’t pass?Plan your retake from your CPRTurn the levels on your Candidate Performance Report into a week-by-week plan. No upload, no account.

Exam at a glance

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FormatComputerized adaptive test

Question selection responds to your estimated ability.

Length85–150 items

The exam can stop after the minimum or continue to the maximum.

TimeUp to 5 hours

The time limit includes the introduction and all breaks.

Current plan2026 RN Test Plan

Effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029.

Passing standard0.00 logits

In effect through March 31, 2029. Results are pass or fail, not a percentage.

Official resultsFrom your nursing regulatory body

Sent within six weeks. Quick Results are unofficial.

Pearson fee$200 USD (U.S.)

Rises to $350 on February 1, 2027. Nursing regulatory body fees are separate.

RetakesAfter 45 test-free days

Up to eight attempts a year; your nursing regulatory body may set stricter limits.

What you’ll practice

Cover the shape of NCLEX.

Scan the official NCLEX content areas and keep each study session connected to the wider exam.

01

Safe and Effective Care Environment

  • Management of Care
  • Safety and Infection Prevention and Control
02

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Core client need
03

Psychosocial Integrity

Core client need
04

Physiological Integrity

  • Basic Care and Comfort
  • Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
  • Reduction of Risk Potential
  • Physiological Adaptation

Content-area names follow the official 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan.

How Passy helps with NCLEX

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Passy keeps NCLEX prep focused so each session leads naturally into the next.

01

Quick Practice

Give each session a clear purpose.

Start with a short mixed set while keeping sight of the wider exam.Start Practice
02

AI Rescue

Understand the idea while it is fresh.

Use clear explanation choices such as Make it simple or Why was I wrong?Learn from the answer
03

Fix It

Return to what needs another look.

Revisit missed questions so the next attempt starts from a clearer idea.Fix Mistakes
04

Your next best move

Know what to work on next.

Let each practice session lead naturally into one useful next move.Your next best move

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