NCLEX Study Blog
Straight answers to the questions nursing students ask most about the NCLEX-RN, plus study plans you can actually follow. No filler, and every figure is dated so you know how current it is.
How Many Questions Are on the NCLEX?
Between 85 and 150, with up to five hours to finish. Here is why the number changes for every candidate and why stopping early tells you nothing.
Read postNCLEX Pass Rate 2026
About 87 percent of first-time US-educated candidates passed the NCLEX-RN in 2025. Here is the full breakdown and what it means if you test this year.
Read postHow to Study for the NCLEX in 30 Days
Thirty days is enough if you spend them on questions, not rereading notes. Here is a week by week plan built around how the exam is weighted.
Read post2026 NCLEX Test Plan Changes
A new NCLEX-RN test plan started on April 1, 2026. The short version: one renamed category, the same weights, the same format. Here are the details.
Read postThe Best Way to Practice NCLEX Questions Daily
Doing questions every day only helps if you review them the right way. Here is a simple routine that turns daily practice into a higher score.
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Practice 10 free NCLEX questions every day in the DrillRN app
Every question comes with a full rationale that explains the right answer and why each wrong option is wrong.
