FAQ
Questions about the NCLEX-RN
Everything students ask us about the NCLEX-RN and about how our practice tests work.
- How many questions are on the NCLEX-RN?
- Between 85 and 150. The exam is computer adaptive and ends as soon as it can tell, with confidence, whether you are above or below the passing standard. That includes 15 unscored pretest items you cannot tell apart from the rest, and three case studies of six questions each. Our practice exams always give you 150 questions, so you are ready for the longest version.
- How long is the NCLEX-RN?
- Up to 5 hours, including a short tutorial and any breaks you take. Breaks are optional and the clock keeps running during them. Our exams use the same 5 hours, split into two parts of 2.5 hours with an optional 10-minute break between them.
- Can I go back to a question on the NCLEX?
- No. On the NCLEX-RN you answer one question at a time and cannot return to an earlier one or skip ahead. Our exam screen works the same way: you must answer each question to move on, which builds the habit of committing to your best answer.
- How is select all that apply scored?
- On the current NCLEX, many select-all items use +/- scoring: you earn a point for each correct option you choose and lose one for each incorrect option, and an item cannot score below zero. Our exams use the same rule, so a partly right answer still earns partial credit.
- Do you include Next Generation NCLEX case studies?
- Yes. Every exam has three unfolding case studies of six questions each, with the client record shown beside each question as the case develops. Our case questions use multiple choice and select-all formats; we do not reproduce every NGN layout, such as bow-tie or matrix grids.
- Can I pause an exam and come back to it?
- Yes. Select Pause, or simply close the window. Your answers save as you go, the clock stops while you are away, and you reopen at your next unanswered question with exactly the time you had left. The real NCLEX never stops its clock, so take a full exam in one sitting when you can.
- What happens when I finish an exam?
- You see your score as a percentage of points earned, a readiness band, your score in each of the eight client-needs areas and how long you spent. Then you can review every question with the correct answer and a written explanation.
- How many times can I take each exam?
- As many times as you like. An exam you have bought stays yours, with unlimited retakes. A second attempt at the same questions will score higher than a fresh exam would, so use retakes to check that the lessons from the explanations stuck.
- What score should I aim for on your exams?
- Aim for our 'On track' band, 75% of points or more, on several fresh exams in a row. Scores in the 65–74% range are borderline: keep working on your weakest client-needs areas. These bands are our own guide; the real NCLEX-RN reports only pass or fail.
- Can I get a refund?
- No. All sales are final. You receive every question, answer and explanation the instant you pay, and digital material cannot be handed back. That is why we give away a free practice quiz and answer any question before you buy. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time and access runs to the end of the period you have paid for, but payments already taken are not refunded.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. Everything runs in your browser on a laptop, tablet or phone, and your answers save automatically.