Guide
2025–2026 Edition
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,TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: Exam Overview and Strategy
3. Chapter 2: Core Nursing Concepts
4. Chapter 3: High-Yield System-Based Topics
5. Chapter 4: Advanced Clinical and Case-
Based Learning
6. Chapter 5: Laboratory Values and
Pharmacology
7. Chapter 6: Practice Questions (150 MCQs
with Rationales)
8. Chapter 7: Quick Revision and Memory Aids
9. Chapter 8: Final Exam Preparation
, INTRODUCTION
Overview of the NCLEX-RN
The NCLEX-RN is a competency-based examination
designed to determine whether a candidate can provide
safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care in real
clinical settings. Unlike traditional exams, it emphasizes
clinical judgment over memorization.
The exam uses Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT),
meaning:
Question difficulty adjusts based on your
performance
No fixed passing score
Focus is on ability, not percentage