Next Gen NCLEX-PN Study Guide & Exam Prep
Get the preparation you need to pass the NCLEX-PN exam and become an LPN with Achieve. Our fast track approach is designed to maximize NCLEX-PN prep and drive exam success, while improving your confidence every step of the way.
Focus on key areas of the NCLEX-PN
Throughout the study guide, you’ll learn exactly what you need to pass the exam and you’ll even complete practice quizzes at the end of every section to help you evaluate your knowledge.
The NCLEX-PN Study Guide
Our comprehensive study guide includes an in-depth review of all the topics you’ll encounter on the Next Gen NCLEX-PN. In addition to the study guide, you’ll also receive practice quizzes at the end of each course section.
Preparing for the NCLEX-PN
Learn how to pass the NCLEX-PN with our in-depth, digital study guide.
Get a digital version of our essential study guide which will teach you exactly what you need to know for the test.
Access in-depth study materials that will teach you what you need to know along with practice quiz questions.
Cover the essentials, (basic principles of nursing, patient safety management...) plus tips on how to take the NCLEX-PN.
Answers to your questions
The Next Gen NCLEX-PN is the latest version of the NCLEX-PN licensure exam, designed to better test a nurse’s ability to make safe, effective clinical decisions. Developed by the NCSBN, it focuses on clinical judgment – the critical thinking process nurses utilize to assess situations, prioritize patient care and respond accordingly. Using the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM), the Next Gen NCLEX-PN tests how effectively candidates apply reasoning and judgment to real-life nursing situations.
The NCLEX-PN includes 85 to 150 questions based on a computer-adaptive testing (CAT) format that evaluates your nursing competency. You’ll have up to 5 hours for completion, including two optional breaks. Pace yourself so you leave enough time to adequately respond to each question. The test ends when the system is 95% certain that your competence is above or below the passing standard. The Next Gen NCLEX-PN explores real-world nursing scenarios with new question types that include:
- Case Studies items: Matrix multiple-choice, Matrix multiple-response, Multiple-response, Drag-and-drop, Drop-down, Table, Highlight
- Standalone items: Bow-tie items, Trend items
To pass the NCLEX-PN, especially the updated Next Gen version, you need more than just test prep – you need clinical judgment mastery. Achieve gives you the confidence to pass on the first try with:
- Expert-Led Instruction: Applying real-world nursing scenarios to master the CJMM.
- NGN-Style Practice Exams: Testing your confidence with case studies, trending data, and bowtie questions.
- 1:1 Personalized Tutoring: Sharpening your dosage calculations and test-day performance.
- Flexible Online Learning: Customized to your schedule, gain mastery on your own terms.
Partnering with Achieve will help you pass your NCLEX-PN exam on your first try with confidence. With our comprehensive, customized learning, Achieve is with you throughout your journey as you prepare for test-day success.
You can receive unofficial results two (2) business days after the exam with a NCLEX Quick Results option (available in many states). While not official, they are typically reliable and provide faster peace of mind. Your state nursing regulatory boards (NRB) will issue your official licensure test results typically within six weeks of taking the exam. You’ll need your official results for your nursing licensing.
You can take the NCLEX-PN up to 8 times per year, with a 45-day waiting period between retakes (varies slightly per state). If you did not pass the NCLEX-PN, carefully review your NCLEX Candidate Performance Report (CPR), a detailed, two-page breakdown of your performance across subject areas. Use this CPR to target weak areas to improve for your next attempt. Target high-yield questions for key subjects to boost your next exam score.
Get the best exam preparation tool as you prepare for your LPN career. Purchase our in-depth study guide, complete with practice questions to test your knowledge at every step.