NCSBN NCLEX-RN exam: 85 questions, 5 hours, free practice
The NCLEX-RN exam, owned by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), has 70 scored questions (85 in total) and a 300-minute limit. Passing standard: not published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). We have not recorded the exam fee. Figures checked 2026-10-11 against the published pages of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
Edition notice: the topic weights follow the NCSBN 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan (effective April 2026). A licensed RN has not yet reviewed these questions against that plan or the current CDC immunization schedule.
Exam at a glance
| Item | Detail | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) (ncsbn.org) | 2026-10-11 |
| Delivered by | Pearson VUE | 2026-10-11 |
| Questions | 70 scored, 85 in total | 2026-10-11 |
| Time allowed | 300 minutes | 2026-10-11 |
| Passing standard | not published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) | 2026-10-11 |
| Exam fee | Not recorded here (National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) exam page) | 2026-10-11 |
| Retake rule | See the owner's handbook (National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)) | 2026-10-11 |
| Languages offered | English | 2026-10-11 |
| Outline version | NCSBN NCLEX-RN Test Plan, effective April 2026 (Outline) | 2026-10-11 |
| Last verified | 2026-10-11 | 2026-10-11 |
Last verified 2026-10-11. The next scheduled re-check is 2026-11-15, the earliest date set on any question in this bank.
Free practice
Practice and timed mocks are free, with right or wrong on every answer and your total score. The full analysis is $39, once.
Do you need it to work?
All states: every state board of nursing requires a passing NCLEX-RN result to license a registered nurse. NCSBN, NCLEX and Other Exams, retrieved 2026-10-08.
What is on the exam
| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care | 15-21% |
| Safe and Effective Care Environment: Safety and Infection Prevention and Control | 10-16% |
| Health Promotion and Maintenance | 6-12% |
| Psychosocial Integrity | 6-12% |
| Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort | 6-12% |
| Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies | 13-19% |
| Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential | 9-15% |
| Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation | 11-17% |
Official outline: nclex.com/files/2026_RN_Test%20Plan_English-F.pdf, checked 2026-10-11.
How hard is it: pass rate
This page does not show a pass rate yet. We add a figure only after we read it on National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)'s own page and record the year it covers, so a number here always has a year and a source.
What it costs and how long it takes
We have not recorded a cost and time estimate for this credential yet, so none is shown.
How these questions are made
The questions are drafted with AI (Anthropic's Claude) from the official outline and primary sources. They are not copied from real exams. The DecipherU item team checks each one against the source it cites, and a blind independent AI review answers each without the key. A licensed professional has not reviewed them unless this page says so. Details are on the AI disclosure page.
Who stands behind this page
- Accountable editor
- Julian Calvo, Ed.D., founder. Ed.D. in Learning Sciences (University of Miami), MBA (Lynn University), Master's in Organizational Learning and Leadership (Barry University). His credentials are in learning sciences and assessment design, not in the field this exam covers.
- Licensed professional review
- None on record. No licensed professional has reviewed this question bank. It is drafted with AI and checked against its cited sources by the DecipherU item team.
- How the questions are made
- Drafted with AI (Anthropic's Claude) from the official outline and primary sources, then checked against the source each question cites by the DecipherU item team. Julian Calvo designed this method. No real exam content is used. Read the AI disclosure and the methodology.
- What this bank shows
- 81 live questions; 81 cite at least one primary source. 81 carry a re-check date (the earliest is 2026-11-15).
- Facts last checked
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the NCLEX-RN exam?
The exam has 70 scored questions (85 in total). Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), checked 2026-10-11.
How long is the NCLEX-RN exam?
You have 300 minutes in total. Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), checked 2026-10-11.
What score do you need to pass the NCLEX-RN exam?
Passing standard: not published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Source: National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), checked 2026-10-11.
How much does the NCLEX-RN exam cost?
We have not recorded the exam fee yet. National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) sets it, so check its exam page before you register.
What is the NCLEX-RN pass rate?
This page does not show a pass rate yet. We add one only after reading it on National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)'s own page, with the year it covers.
Are the NCLEX-RN practice questions real exam questions?
No. They are original questions drafted with AI from the official outline and primary sources. No real exam content was used.
Sources
- NCSBN NCLEX-RN Test Plan, effective April 2026, National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), retrieved 2026-10-11.
Last verified 2026-10-11. Questions are AI-drafted and source-checked. DecipherU is not affiliated with NCSBN or Pearson VUE. NCLEX is a registered trademark of NCSBN. Every practice question is original and written from the published test plan and open clinical sources. Found a mistake? Read the corrections log or report it there.