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How long is the NCLEX exam?

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You have up to 5 hours, including the tutorial and optional breaks.

USA NCLEX Exam: Quick Facts

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NCSBN (licenses issued by state boards of nursing)
Versions
NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN
Questions
85–150 (computer adaptive)
Time limit
5 hours, including breaks
Case studies
Next Generation NCLEX clinical judgment items
Test centers
Pearson VUE

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