| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length | 85 minimum, 150 maximum questions |
| Time | 5 hours, including the tutorial and optional breaks |
| Question types | Multiple choice, select-all-that-apply, matrix, drag-and-drop, highlight, bow-tie and more |
| Case studies | Unfolding NGN case studies that test clinical judgment |
| Scoring | Some NGN items give partial credit |
USA NCLEX Exam: Quick Facts
- Developed by
- 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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