CertificationPractice + Mock

NCLEX-PN

National Council Licensure Examination — Practical Nurse

60
Minutes
20
Questions
18,420
Learners
78%
Pass mark
★ Start here · Official guidance

From practice to the real exam

Verified sources
01
Graduate from an approved PN program
Required to apply. Each state board has its own approval process.
02
Apply to your state board
File the application with your state's board of nursing.
03
Register with Pearson VUE
Pay USD 200 exam fee. Receive Authorization to Test (ATT).
04
Schedule + sit the exam
Computerized adaptive test, 85–205 items, up to 5 hours. NCSBN administers via Pearson VUE.
05
Receive results
Official results from your state board within 4–6 weeks. Quick results option (USD 7.95) via Pearson VUE.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint

What this exam covers

5 topics · 20 questions in the bank
Topic weights below mirror the real exam blueprint. To practise any single topic, use the Your study path panel on the right.
01Safe care environment
25%5 questions
02Health promotion
20%4 questions
03Physiological adaptation
20%4 questions
04Pharmacology
20%4 questions
05Psychosocial integrity
15%3 questions
The experience

What to expect on test day

Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare

Certification study playbook

Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.

01
Start with the official exam blueprint — it tells you exactly what each domain carries.
02
Hands-on practice is irreplaceable for technical certifications — labs over reading.
03
Understand why answers are correct, not just memorise them — the real exam paraphrases.
04
Book your exam before you feel 100% ready. A fixed date forces real discipline.