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Understanding the NCLEX-RN Exam: A Nursing Student’s Perspective


The NCLEX-RN exam is like no other! This exam will hunt down your every weakness and challenge you on it! OK, maybe it is not that bad—but you definitely will need to be knowledgeable in many areas to succeed on the NCLEX! Even the things you may have forgotten from the beginning of your nursing program you will need to remember. Let’s sort through some facts and misunderstandings about this exam!

The NCLEX is based on an analysis of new graduates. What this means is that test administrators looked at graduates across North America to see what knowledge and skills they possess. The analysis looked at acute care settings, as that is where most new graduates start their nursing career.

It is important to acknowledge that nursing specialties are not tested on the NCLEX-RN exam. The NCLEX exam is testing you on what you should know as a newly practicing nurse in an acute setting—but remember that could be a rural or urban setting. If you are a new nurse working in a rural area and a laboring mom walks into your ER, you should know how to safely care for her. This does not mean you have the expertise to work in the obstetrical unit; rather, you need the knowledge and ability to care for this mom safely. Read more → https://snip.ly/qj9kbh

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