The NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) is a computer-adaptive test that varies in length. It can range from 75 to 265 questions, depending on the test-taker's performance. The exam covers various topics, including:
- Management of Care - Safety and Infection Control - Health Promotion and Maintenance - Psychosocial Integrity - Basic Care and Comfort - Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies - Reduction of Risk Potential - Physiological Adaptation
The goal of the NCLEX-RN is to ensure that candidates have the minimum level of competence required to practice nursing safely.