The NCLEX exam is a test that is required to be taken by those who want to be registered nurses. The test is a nationwide test and each state has different locations to take the test. The exam measures your knowledge of basic nursing skills. Also it tests your capability to make nursing decisions.
NCLEX Test Preparation
When preparing for the exam, seek out practice guides. These practice guides can be purchased or checked out at the library. Some practice guides include CD-ROMs. There are also organizations that help prospective test takers prepare for the NCLEX. One such place is the Hurst Review. According to Hurst Review's data, students have made a 98% pass rate when they prepare for the NCLEX through the Hurst Review.
The Hurst Review helps you find out why answers on your exam were incorrect. They make sure that you comprehend core content before going on to a new subject. The Hurst Review prepares you with testing strategies and clinical scenarios. They also have online videos to help you prepare. You will need Adobe Flash player to see online videos and to access audio lectures.
What is on the NCLEX
Test takers will need to know a wide range of topics for the NCLEX. The test includes questions on pharmacology, medication, intravenous calculation, physical exam, health history, fluids and electrolytes. You should also know medication information. Medication information includes knowing drug families, side effects, and medication abbreviations. Subject areas you should be familiar with on the exam include newborn care, pediatrics, and gerontological nursing. Other testing subjects you will be tested on include:
- Accident and injury prevention
- Emergency response plan
- Error prevention and security planning
- Health promotion and aging
- Aging process
- Disease prevention
- Development stages and transitions
- Health screening
Pearsonvue and NCLEX duration
Pearsonvue issues the test at over 200 Pearsonvue Professional Centers. You should go to the Pearsonvue site to find the location nearest you. There are different locations where test takers can take the computer-based test. You will get a Authorized to Take Test (ATT) letter once you go through registration process and it has been determined that you are eligible to take the test. You should have received this letter to schedule to take the exam. You are given six hours to complete the exam. There is a minimum of 75 questions to answer with the maximum of 265 to answer. You do not get partial credit.
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