The NCLEX exam is divided into two versions: NCLEX-RN for registered nurses and NCLEX-PN for practical nurses, developed by the NCSBN. It assesses nursing candidates' knowledge and skills through a computerized adaptive testing format, primarily using multiple-choice questions. Preparation is crucial for success, and results are usually available within 48 hours to 6 weeks, varying by state.

1. Common Questions and
Answers on NCLEX Exam
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2. NCLEX is categorized into two different
versions. They are NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-
PN. The former is for the registered nurses and
the latter is for the practical or vocational
nurses. There are small and big differences
between these two versions. Candidates will
have to take the test that befits their study or
course.
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3. Who develops this exam?
This is developed by NCSBN (National Council
of State Boards of Nursing). This is administered
on behalf of the members of the boards that form
the Board. There are as many as 50 states which
accept and promote it. There are also four
different U.S. Territories which accept it. The
name of the territories are as follows: Virgin
Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana
Islands and Guam.
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4. What is the purpose of it?
This is aimed at assessing the knowledge
and the skills of the candidates who would
like to practice as nurses. Each and every
state has some rules pertaining to the same
which nursing candidates are required to
follow. These rules lay the foundation of
the standards of practice too.
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5. What is the format for the test?
It is given in CAT
format. CAT stands
for Computerized
Adaptive Testing.
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6. How will be the questions? How many types of questions the
candidates may get in their test?
Nearly 90% of the questions would be Multiple-Choice
Questions. There can be some questions in which the
candidates will have to fill the gaps with the most
appropriate words or phrases. There are some questions
which may require candidates to correct the number of
steps, to mark or identify the correct area on a given
picture, to answer questions as per the information given
in the chart, to correct the sequence of the sentences,
correct the order of the words etc.
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7. Is it very difficult to get through it?
In words of one syllable,
it is not. Yes. it is very
simple. It is easy for the
candidates who undergo
practice that is necessary
for the test.
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8. Is it important to take any training course for its
preparation?
Yes, it is very important. If
you would like to pass this
test with a good score then
you should spend some time
in practice. It is easy if you
take one of the right courses
and prepare for it.
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9. Can I get test material online?
There are very few sites which
offer preparation material. One
may get books or preparation
kit on popular ecommerce
sites like Amazon and other.
There are some sites too which
can help you prepare for it.
You can register, pay online
and start your practice.
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10. When can I see the results?
After completion of the test, the score is
transferred to the respective state board. This
may take 48 hours to 6 weeks. They will email
the score to you as soon as they get it or you
can request them to give your score after some
2-3 days. But, the exact time for the
declaration of the results varies from state to
state.
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