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NCLEX-PN
National Council Licensure Examination — Practical Nurse
20-question mock20 min78% pass markUnited States
Single questions with instant feedback — no timer, learn as you go.
Start here · Official guidance
From practice to the real exam
01
Graduate from an approved PN program
Required to apply. Each state board has its own approval process.
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Apply to your state board
File the application with your state's board of nursing.
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Register with Pearson VUE
Pay USD 200 exam fee. Receive Authorization to Test (ATT).
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Schedule + sit the exam
Computerized adaptive test, 85–205 items, up to 5 hours. NCSBN administers via Pearson VUE.
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Receive results
Official results from your state board within 4–6 weeks. Quick results option (USD 7.95) via Pearson VUE.
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Exam blueprint
What this exam covers
5 topics · drawn across your practice and mock
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
Your study path
Master this exam, topic by topic
Drill one topic at a time. After each session you'll see where you went wrong and can retake until you've got it.
Questions per session
5 questions available
4 questions available · 4 this session
4 questions available · 4 this session
4 questions available · 4 this session
3 questions available · 3 this session
Frequently asked questions
Is the NCLEX-PN practice test free?
Yes. The core NCLEX-PN practice on AceMark is free to start — no credit card needed. Sign in (takes 10 seconds) if you'd like to track your progress, save attempts, and unlock the Mentor. Otherwise, browse and explore questions without an account.
How many questions are in the NCLEX-PN quiz?
Each NCLEX-PN attempt draws 20 questions and runs for about 60 minutes under realistic timed conditions.
Can I retake the NCLEX-PN test, and are the questions randomised?
Yes. Every attempt pulls a fresh, randomised set of questions, so you can't memorise your way through — you retake it until you genuinely know the material.
What score do I need to pass the NCLEX-PN?
The pass mark used in this simulation is 78%. AceMark scores every attempt instantly and shows which topics to review.