NCLEX-RN Exam Review

This comprehensive 6-hour CE course is designed to equip nursing candidates with the foundational knowledge and clinical judgment necessary to prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Grounded in current nursing practice and based on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) test plan, the course supports readiness through a focused review of core content areas, test-taking strategies, and case-based critical thinking exercises.

The course begins with an orientation to the structure and format of the NCLEX-RN, including the Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) model, question types, and scoring methodology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the distribution of content across four main client needs categories: Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, and Physiological Integrity.

Participants will engage in a targeted review of pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal and newborn care, pediatrics, and mental health nursing. Each content area is supplemented with clinical scenarios, rationales, and review questions designed to reinforce nursing concepts and promote analytical thinking. Special attention is given to priority-setting frameworks such as ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation), Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and the nursing process (ADPIE).

The course also introduces test-taking techniques to manage time, reduce anxiety, and identify distractors. Students will analyze high-yield topics such as medication safety, infection control, delegation, patient education, and ethical-legal considerations that frequently appear on the NCLEX-RN.

Interactive quizzes and case discussions are integrated throughout to reinforce retention, assess comprehension, and simulate the decision-making environment of the actual exam.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the structure, content, and scoring format of the NCLEX-RN examination.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and judgment across key nursing domains.
• Apply test-taking strategies to answer multiple-choice, SATA, and alternate format questions.
• Prioritize care using established frameworks in simulated clinical scenarios.
• Identify high-risk client situations and respond appropriately using evidence-based nursing practices.
• Evaluate personal strengths and knowledge gaps to guide continued study.

Course Completion Requirements:

To complete this CE course and receive full credit, participants must:

• Register for the course.
• Review all course materials.
• Complete the post-test with a passing score of 70% or higher.
• Submit a completed course evaluation.

Note: Some courses may include additional assignments or clinical case reviews

Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: The course planners, authors, and presenters have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
• Commercial Support: This course has not received sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities.
• Non-Endorsement: Approval of this course as a continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned within the content.
• Off-Label Product Use: Any discussion of off-label medication use is clearly identified and supported by available evidence.