NCLEX & Other Exams
NCSBN is dedicated to developing psychometrically sound and legally defensible nurse licensure and certification examinations consistent with current practice. These exams include the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations, National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) and the Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE).

Before the Exam

Find out what you need to do before you take the NCLEX Exam.

Exam Day

Get details and tips for your exam day.

After the Exam

Already take the NCLEX? Find out what your next steps are.

Application & Registration

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NNAAP & MACE

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Featured Content

Candidate Bulletin
Candidate Bulletin

Candidate Bulletin
This resource serves as your guide from before to after the NCLEX, including important contact information, details on how to register, the NCLEX Candidate Rules and results processing.

The Candidate Process
The Candidate Process

The Candidate Process

Learn the application and registration process.

NCLEX Test Plans
NCLEX Test Plans

NCLEX Test Plans
The NCLEX test plans outline the content to be tested and guide the item writing process.

NCLEX Using CAT Video
NCLEX Using CAT Video

NCLEX Using CAT Video
This video explains why CAT is used for NCLEX and how it works.

NCLEX News

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  • Registration Open! 2016 NCLEX Conference for Canadian Educators
    Posted:

    Registration is now open for the 2016 NCLEX Conference for Canadian Educators; a one-day, educational conference that provides NCLEX program updates offered by the experts that develop and administer the exam. This conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario on Monday, April 18, 2016. For more information, please see the brochure.

  • Now Available! 2016 NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin
    Posted: 12/7/2015

    Effective January 1, 2016, the 2016 NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin will serve as your guide from before to after the NCLEX, including important contact information, details on how to register, the NCLEX Examination Candidate Rules and results processing. This publication is available in both English and French.

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