Exam at a glance
Questions
85
Time limit
300 min
Passing
The NCLEX-PN uses a pass/fail standard based on a competency assessment. There is no set passing score or percentage.
Practice bank
221 Qs
What the exam covers
- 1
Coordinated Care
18% · 36 lessons
- 2
Safety and Infection Control
12% · 28 lessons
- 3
Health Promotion and Maintenance
9% · 20 lessons
- 4
Psychosocial Integrity
9% · 18 lessons
- 5
Basic Care and Comfort
12% · 23 lessons
- 6
Pharmacological Therapies
12% · 20 lessons
- 7
Reduction of Risk Potential
12% · 22 lessons
- 8
Physiological Adaptation
16% · 38 lessons
How to prepare on Step2Study
1. Learn
Work through the Academy modules — short lessons with key facts and memory tricks.
2. Practice
Take the numbered practice tests with instant feedback, flashcards and mental maps.
3. Simulate
Sit a full timed simulation to check you are ready for exam day.