NCLEX-RN EXAMNCLEX-RN EXAM

PART 3 – EXAM PART 3 – EXAM PROCESSESPROCESSES

NUMBER OF EXAM NUMBER OF EXAM QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

• The number of questions varies, depending on The number of questions varies, depending on your ability your ability

• Each exam is uniqueEach exam is unique

• The minimum is 75 questions &The minimum is 75 questions & 265 is the maximum number 265 is the maximum number

Visit: NCLEX® Candidate Web SiteVisit: NCLEX® Candidate Web SiteNCLEX-RN Candidate Bulletin

TYPES OF EXAM TYPES OF EXAM QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

• The majority of questions are multiple choiceThe majority of questions are multiple choice• Multiple responses require more than one answerMultiple responses require more than one answer

• Exhibit items provide additional information Exhibit items provide additional information • Fill-in-the-blank calculations are done using the calculator providedthe calculator provided

• Drag and dropDrag and drop items require moving statements from one items require moving statements from one column to anothercolumn to another

• Hot spotHot spot items require marking an area selected items require marking an area selected for the answerfor the answer

TIME TO COMPLETETIME TO COMPLETE THE EXAM THE EXAM

• Six hours are allowed to take the examSix hours are allowed to take the exam

• Examination instructions are includedExamination instructions are included

in the time in the time

• Rest breaks are also included in the timeRest breaks are also included in the time

REGISTRATION PROCESSREGISTRATION PROCESSBoard of NursingBoard of Nursing

• Registration information & forms are provided by your program

• Complete an application for the state in which you want to be licensed

• Each Board of Nursing sets the fee for the exam

• Completed forms are sent to the Board of Nursing

• Board of Nursing determines eligibility to take exam

REGISTRATIONREGISTRATIONPROCESSPROCESS

PEARSON VUEPEARSON VUE• Pearson Vue is the test vendor Pearson Vue is the test vendor

• Fee is $200Fee is $200

• Registration & payment optionsRegistration & payment options

• Completing registration formCompleting registration form

• Confirmation of registrationConfirmation of registration

Candidate Bulletin Candidate Bulletin Registration Information

SCHEDULING THE EXAMSCHEDULING THE EXAM

• Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) administer the examadminister the exam

• Authorization To Test (ATT) requiredAuthorization To Test (ATT) required

• Select a PPCSelect a PPC

• Schedule ASAP Schedule ASAP

TAKING THE EXAMTAKING THE EXAM

• What to leave at home or in the car• Arriving on timeArriving on time

• Access to testing roomAccess to testing room• Taking the examTaking the exam

• Problems during testingProblems during testing• Completing the examCompleting the exam

EXAM RESULTSEXAM RESULTS

• Passing the examPassing the exam

• Scoring the examScoring the exam

• Report formatReport format

• Quick, unofficial resultsQuick, unofficial results

• Official resultsOfficial results

• Still have questions?Still have questions?

• Verifying your RN licenseVerifying your RN license

FINAL TIPS

• There are several aspects to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam

• See the Notes for Best Practices

• Best wishes for your success