Updated for the 2026 Test Plan

NCLEX-RN® Prep Hub

Everything you need to prepare for the NCLEX-RN® exam in one focused, interactive learning hub — built only for RN candidates.

2026 NCLEX-RN® Test Plan effective April 2026

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85–150

Questions per exam

Adaptive scoring

5 hours

Total exam time

Including optional breaks

4

Client Needs categories

Containing 8 content areas

6 steps

Clinical Judgment model

Measured in every NGN item

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All 8 Study Guides

Every guide is free, interactive, and built specifically for RN candidates.

Free tools

Helpful practice you can return to every day

No account or credit card required. Save this page and come back whenever you need a focused two-minute review.

See the flow. Understand the timing.

IV Flow Rate & Infusion Time Calculator

Explore mL/hour, drops/minute, duration and finish time with worked steps, a visual timeline, three demos and a practice coach.

Explore the IV calculator

Calculate. Understand. Practise.

Medication Dosage Calculator & Practice Coach

Calculate tablets or mL with exact unit conversions, three guided demos and 12 practice questions. Built for students and teachers.

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Understand the why

Clinical Judgment & Rationale Review Toolkit

Use worked examples, a guided review worksheet and a printable pack to turn uncertain answers into clear learning.

Explore the toolkit

Plan your prep

Free NCLEX-RN® Study Plan

Build a realistic plan around your exam date, schedule, weak areas, and confidence.

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Practice daily

Daily ECG Rhythm Challenge

Identify five synthetic rhythm strips and review the nursing priorities behind each answer.

Start today's challenge

Come back tomorrow

Daily Nursing Flip Challenge

Two quick cards across labs, ECG, medications, safety, calculations, and clinical judgment.

Flip today's cards

Your NCLEX-RN® Journey

Every RN candidate follows this path — from registration to exam day. Tap any step to learn more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the NCLEX-RN® exam and this platform.

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