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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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, all content is integrated.

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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 prioritizing a list of tasks, etc. in a procedure. Standard multiple choice questions will also be seen.

With the CAT (Computerized Adaptive Testing) will I need to be familiar with computers?

No computer experience is required in order to do well on the exam. All candidates are given instructions prior to the examination and a practice exercise. You will use the mouse interface and may use the optional drop-down calculator.

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