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NCLEX Candidates are required to review the Candidate Rules prior to taking the exam. On exam day, candidates must agree to the exam's terms and conditions. Examples of aids that are prohibited are electronic devices (e.g. cell/mobile/smart phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.), handheld calculators, conversion tables, dictionaries, etc. Attempting to take the examination for someone else. Failing to follow testing regulations or the instructions of the test administrator. Creating a disturbance of any kind. Tampering with the operation of the computer or attempting to use it for any function other than taking the examination. Candidate Statement By providing a digital signature, I give Pearson my explicit consent to retain and transmit my personal data and test responses to Pearson, my nursing regulatory body, and to NCSBN (any of which may be outside of the country in which I am testing).

Passing Standard | NCLEX

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Learn what the NCLEX passing standards are and how they are created. The passing standards for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN reflect the amount of nursing ability currently required to practice competently at the entry level. Because nursing practice changes over time, the NCSBN Board of Directors reevaluates the passing standards every three years when the test plans are reviewed. Passing Standard Considerations The results of a standard-setting exercise undertaken by the Panel of Judges. Currently, this exercise consists of a criterion-referenced standard-setting method, with additional statistical result compromise procedures. Also, a list of members on the Panel of Judges and their qualifications are included.

Testing Locations | NCLEX

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The NCLEX is offered at domestic and international test centers. Appointments can be scheduled online or over the phone. Locate a Test Center 2026 Canadian Temporary Testing Locations & Schedules 2026 Français Test Center Definitions Test Center Type Candidates Seeking U.S. Licensure Candidates Seeking Canadian Licensure/Registration Candidates Seeking Australian Licensure Test Center Type Domestic Candidates Seeking U.S.

Stay Informed | NCLEX

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The NCLEX offers a variety of resources that provide nurses, nurse employers and regulators the latest information about the NCLEX. Stay Informed | NCLEX Skip to Main Content About Open Dropdown Passing Standard Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) NCLEX Online Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model Prepare Open Dropdown Test Plans Register Open Dropdown Registration Fees & Payment Testing Locations Scheduling Exam Day Open Dropdown NCLEX Rules Acceptable ID Results Open Dropdown Quick Results Candidate Performance Report FAQs Contact Search Search Search Search Search About Open Dropdown Passing Stan ...

Test Plans | NCLEX

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The NCLEX test plans guide candidates preparing for the exam, inform the direction for item development and facilitate classification of exam items. The test plans guide candidates preparing for the exam, inform the direction for item development and facilitate classification of exam items. The test plans are updated every three years to reflect fair, comprehensive, current, entry-level nursing competency measurement. Table of Contents A definition of each Client Needs category A definition of clinical judgment Nursing activity statements Detailed content examples Sample NCLEX items Item writing tips 2026 RN Test Plan Effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029 Download 2026 RN Test Plan Français 2026 PN Test Plan Effective April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029 Download 2026 PN Test Plan Copyright © National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.

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Candidate Performance Results (CPR)

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Fewer items were required for a precise pass-fail decision to be made for those candidates whose performance was much lower than the passing standard. Pass-fail decisions are based upon the candidate's performance across the entire examination. To pass the NCLEX® examination, a candidate must perform ABOVE the passing standard.

Candidate Performance Results (CPR)

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Fewer items were required for a precise pass-fail decision to be made for those candidates whose performance was much lower than the passing standard. Pass-fail decisions are based upon the candidate's performance across the entire examination. To pass the NCLEX® examination, a candidate must perform ABOVE the passing standard.

Candidate Performance Report | NCLEX

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The NCLEX Candidate Performance Report (CPR) is an individualized, two-page document sent to candidates if they fail the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN. If candidates did not answer the minimum number of items on the exam, they’ll receive an abbreviated CPR. This will tell candidates how many questions were answered and how many are required to be evaluated. No further diagnostic information is provided. Sample NCLEX-RN CPR Sample NCLEX-PN CPR Français What can the CPR tell a candidate about their exam? The CPR is only intended to provide indications of the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. The NCLEX is not graded in sections. The overall performance on the exam determines the pass/fail status. The CPR provides: A brief review of the results of the examination.

CAT | NCLEX

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The NCLEX exam uses CAT technology; learn how CAT works and the rules that determine if a candidate passes or fails the exam. Benefits of CAT include: Reduces the number of "easy" items that high-ability candidates receive; "easy" items tell little about a high performing candidate's ability, Reduces the number of "difficult" items low-ability candidates receive; candidates tend to guess on items that are too difficult which can skew results, Reduces item exposure and subsequent security risks, Improves precision of measurement of the NCLEX candidate's ability related to nursing and Provides a valid and reliable measurement of nursing competence.

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