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NCLEX-RN
Licensure examination for entry-level registered nurses.
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Questions85–150, computer adaptive
Testing timeUp to 5 hours
ScoringPass/fail using computerized adaptive testing against the NCSBN passing standard
Exam fee$200 USD for U.S. licensure, $360 CAD for Canadian licensure, or $200 USD for Australian licensure through January 31, 2027
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Exam overview
What to know before choosing your prep
- Who runs it
- NCSBN
- Category
- Nursing Licensure
- Current version
- 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan
- Where it applies
- International / multi-country
- Exam languages
- English, Canadian French
- Testing provider
- Pearson VUE
- Format
- In-person computer-adaptive testing
- Remote testing
- Not available
Exam structure
Variable-length adaptive exam with standalone items and clinical judgment case studies.
Where rules vary
Eligibility and licensure are controlled by the nursing regulator where the candidate applies. French delivery is available for Canadian licensure.
Eligibility
Apply to a nursing regulatory body, be declared eligible, and receive an Authorization to Test
Retake policy
Wait at least 45 days; NCSBN permits up to eight attempts per year, but regulators may set stricter limits.