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Detailed NCLEX Process 2009
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about NCLEX
What is the NCLEX Examination?
Examination Fee and Registration Information
Directions for Completing the NCLEX Examination Registration Form
How to Schedule your NCLEX Examination Appointment
Procedure for Changing your Examination Appointment
Personal Identification
Examination Security and Candidate Rules
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NCLEX Passing Rates 2009 (US Educated and NON US Educated)
The following data showed the most recent (1st quarter and 2nd quarter of 2009) NCLEX testing volume and the associated passing rates. NCSBN has also listed the top 5 countries where nurses were educated outside the US and who are taking the NCLEX examination in hopes of obtaining nursing employment in the United States of America.
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NCLEX Examination Results
Candidates in the following jurisdictions may access their "unofficial" results via the NCLEX® Candidate Web site or through the NCLEX® Quick Results Line:
Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia-PN, Georgia-RN, Illinois, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana-RN, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,... Continue Reading
NCLEX-RN: What to Expect?
The NCLEX-RN is administered to nursing school graduates to test the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary for entry-level safe and effective nursing practice. The examination is developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., an organization with representation from all state boards of nursing. The same examination is used in all 50 states, the... Continue Reading
Procedures in NCLEX Exam Day
The following are procedures that will occur when a candidate arrives at the Pearson Professional Center for their NCLEX examination appointment:
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What is a CAT?
CAT stands for Computer Adaptive Test. Each test is assembled interactively based on the accuracy of the candidate’s response to the questions. This ensures that the questions you are answering are not “too hard” or “too easy” for your skill level. Your first question will be relatively easy; that below the level of minimum competency. If you answer that question... Continue Reading
The NCLEX: Meeting Client Needs
The NCLEX is organized according to the framework, "Meeting Client Needs." There are four major categories and ten subcategories. All of the questions on the exam involve integrated nursing content. Many nursing programs are based on the medical model where students take separate medical, surgical, pediatric, psychiatric, and obstetric classes. However on the NCLEX,... Continue Reading
Register for the NCLEX Examination thru Internet, Mail or Phone
Registration Time Limit
All NCLEX examination registrations will remain open for a 365-day time period during which a board of nursing may determine the candidate’s eligibility. The time period begins when the board of nursing receives the candidate’s registration from the test service. Once a candidate is made eligible, he or she must test within the validity... Continue Reading
NCLEX Examination Passing Rates
Pass Rate of NCLEX 2008 and 2009 for both NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN.
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Complete List of U.S. State Boards of Nursing
Alabama Board of Nursing RSA Plaza, Ste. 250 770 Washington Ave. Montgomery, AL. 36130-3900 (334) 242-4060 (334) 242-4360 (fax) http://www.abn.state.al.us/
Arizona Board of Nursing 4747 North 7th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85014-3653 602.889.5150 602.889.5155 (fax) http://www.azboardofnursing.org/
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NCLEX-RN Information that you Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions:
What types of questions will there be on the exam?
According to the National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), innovative format test items will be used. These test items might include multiple-choice items requiring selection of multiple responses; items asking for identification on a picture, graph or chart; fill-in-the-blank test items; or... Continue Reading
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