The Resource for nursing students in preparing for the NCLEX.

By: Angela Pearch

What is the NCLEX Examination?
At the completion of nursing school, all graduates are required to take the NCLEX examination in order to practice as an entry-level licensed RN or LPN in the United States. The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)for Registered Nurses is used by state and territorial boards of nursing to assist in making licensure decisions. It is develop by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

What does the NCLEX examination cover?
According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the NCLEX examination (2004 NCLEX-RN Test Plan) covers the following "categories of client needs".

  • Management of Care
  • Safe Effective Care Environment
  • Safety and Infection Control
  • Health Promotion and Maintenance
  • Psychosocial Integrity
  • Physiological Integrity
  • Basic Care and Comfort
  • Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
  • Reduction of Risk Potential
  • Physiological Adaption

Recommended Reading

  • Kaplan NCLEX-RN 2004-2005 with CD-ROM (Kaplan Nclex-Rn) (Paperback)
    by Inc. Kaplan
    NCLEX-RN® Exam 2004-2005 Edition with CD-ROM comes complete with a detailed analysis of the types of questions you will see on the NCLEX-RN® exam. With special emphasis on therapeutic communication and management of care, Kaplan's highly effective test-taking strategies help you maximize your performance and provide you with everything you need to pass this critical exam.

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