NCLEX-RNNational Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses practice test
229 Academic Testing NCLEX-RN practice questions with explanations, in study, timed and flashcard modes. 20 samples are free.
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- Questions
- 229
- Free samples
- 20
- Versions
- 1
- Updated
- Jul 2026
Practice NCLEX-RN in the simulator.
Study, timed and flashcard modes. Answers and explanations as you go, and your progress saves.
NCLEX-RN, by the numbers.
Official specifications published by Academic Testing.
- Duration
- 300 min
- Questions
- 85-150
- Exam fee
- $200
- Valid for
- Permanent (until state board action)
- In the bank
- v1 (229)

Everything about NCLEX-RN.
NCLEX-RN · Academic Testing · 2023 Test Plan
Exam information
Official specifications published by Academic Testing, plus what is in our question bank.
- Duration
- 300 min
- Questions
- 85-150
- Level
- Entry-Level Professional Licensure
- Question types
- multiple_choice, multiple_response, fill_in_the_blank, ordered_response
What NCLEX-RN covers
4 weighted domains. Open a domain for its topics, and a topic for its objectives. Practice questions are tagged to these.
Topic breakdown for this domain is on the way.
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NCLEX-RN earns the Registered Nurse (RN) License in the Nursing Licensure and Professional Development track.
- Nursing Education Program
- Application to State Board of Nursing
How to study for this exam?
Use the NCLEX-RN practice test alongside the official material below.
- 2023 NCLEX-RN Test PlanPDF · Free
Official test plan with detailed content outline, activity statements, sample items, and item writing tips. Essential for understanding exam structure and content distribution.
- 2025 NCLEX Candidate BulletinPDF · Free
Complete guide covering registration, scheduling, test day procedures, rules, policies, and results processing.
- NCLEX Tutorial and Sample ItemsInteractive Online · Free
Interactive tutorial demonstrating all NCLEX item types including Next Generation NCLEX items. Includes practice items and navigation tutorial.
- 2021 RN Practice Analysis ReportPDF Report · Free
Comprehensive practice analysis linking NCLEX-RN examination to actual entry-level nursing practice. Basis for 2023 test plan.
- 2024 RN Practice Analysis ReportPDF Report · Free
Most recent practice analysis for validation and future test plan development.
- Next Generation NCLEX ResourcesWeb Page · Free
Hub for all NGN-related resources including videos, FAQs, and research publications.
- NGN FAQs for CandidatesWeb Page · Free
Frequently asked questions about Next Generation NCLEX for exam candidates.
- NCLEX Exam Statistics and Pass RatesData Reports · Free
Quarterly pass rate data by program type and state.
What's changed on this exam?
Status and coverage changes that affect what you should study.
- Current status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update
- Apr 1, 2023
- Announced
- Jan 15, 2023
Who should take this exam?
NCLEX-RN is typically taken by Registered Nurse (RN), Entry-level hospital nurse and Long-term care nurse, among 2 other roles. Experience level: entry_level.
Three ways to practise
Study mode
Work through the bank at your own pace with the answer and explanation one tap away. Flag questions, add notes, bookmark the hard ones.
Open in the simulatorTimed mode
A shuffled deck with a countdown that mirrors the real exam. Your score is saved to your attempt history.
Open in the simulatorFlashcards
Question on the front, answer on the back. Good for the last week before the exam.
Open in the simulator
