[Infographic: NCLEX-PN vs NCLEX-RN Comparison — Format, Topics, Difficulty]
NCLEX-PN Overview 2026
| Feature | NCLEX-PN |
|---|---|
| Question range | 85–150 questions |
| Time limit | 5 hours |
| Format | Computer Adaptive (CAT) + NGN items |
| Primary focus | Basic care, assisting RN, foundational nursing |
NCLEX-PN High-Yield Topics
- Coordinated Care (Management under RN supervision)
- Safety & Infection Control
- Health Promotion & Maintenance
- Psychosocial Integrity (Mental Health basics)
- Basic Care & Comfort
- Pharmacological Therapies (foundational level)
- Physiological Adaptation
6-Week NCLEX-PN Study Plan
| Week | Focus | Daily Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Fundamentals, Safety, Coordinated Care | 30–50 |
| Week 2 | Medical-Surgical basics: Cardiovascular, Respiratory | 50 |
| Week 3 | Pharmacology, Nutrition, Elimination | 50 |
| Week 4 | Mental Health, OB basics, Peds basics | 50–75 |
| Week 5 | NGN item types, SATA practice, Weak area review | 75 |
| Week 6 | Full practice tests, final review | 85+ |
Practice questions: Free NCLEX-PN Practice Test (50 questions)
Free: NCLEX-PN 6-Week Study Plan PDF
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