Fundamentals
IM Injection Sites for the NCLEX: Landmarks and Safety
Review IM injection landmarks, patient-specific volume limits, adult vaccine needle selection, and why the dorsogluteal site is not preferred.
October 1, 20264 min read
NCLEX Study Guides
Free, in-depth guides written to help nursing students pass the NCLEX on their first attempt.
Med-Surg
Ostomy Care for the NCLEX: Stoma Assessment and Pouching
Compare ileostomy and colostomy output, expected postoperative stoma swelling, urgent assessment findings, individualized hydration, and pouch care.
October 1, 20264 min read
Med-Surg
Cardiac Conduction and ECG Basics for the NCLEX
Trace cardiac conduction and connect it to P waves, PR intervals, QRS complexes and T waves. Learn ECG timing, QT correction and patient-first assessment.
October 1, 20265 min read
Med-Surg
Chest Tubes and Pneumothorax for the NCLEX
Understand the pleural space, pneumothorax, water seals, tidaling and air leaks. Learn patient-first assessment and why chest-tube emergencies require local protocols.
October 1, 20265 min read
Med-Surg
Heart Sounds and Auscultation Sites for the NCLEX
Find the five cardiac listening sites, distinguish S1–S4 and count the adult apical pulse. Review S3 exceptions and adult digoxin assessment precautions.
October 1, 20264 min read
Fundamentals
Pressure Injury Staging for the NCLEX: Stages 1–4
Learn pressure injury stages, skin-tone assessment, tissue-depth distinctions, and unstageable, deep tissue and mucosal injuries, with 3D skin-layer views.
October 1, 20264 min read
Maternity
Fundal Height, Placenta Previa and Breech for the NCLEX
Review approximate fundal-height landmarks, the limits of the centimeters-to-weeks rule, placenta previa precautions and breech presentation with 3D pregnancy views.
October 1, 20264 min read
Exam Prep
2026 NCLEX Test Plan: What Changed on April 1 (and What Didn't)
The 2026 NCLEX-RN plan is in effect. See what changed, what stayed the same, and the correct 2023–2026 category comparison.
March 9, 20265 min read
Question Strategy
Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Question Types: Complete Guide with Examples
The Next Generation NCLEX introduced new question formats that test clinical judgment differently than traditional multiple choice. Here's a complete breakdown of every NGN question type with examples and how to approach each one.
March 9, 20269 min read
Study Tips
Best NCLEX Study Strategies: 7 Proven Methods to Pass on Your First Attempt
The NCLEX has a national pass rate of around 82%. The difference between passing and failing rarely comes down to intelligence — it comes down to how you study.
March 4, 20269 min read
Pharmacology
NCLEX Pharmacology Tips: How to Master Medications Without Memorizing Everything
Pharmacology makes up 13–19% of the NCLEX. You cannot memorize every drug — but you can master the patterns that cover 80% of what the exam actually tests.
March 4, 20268 min read
Exam Prep
How to Pass the NCLEX First Try: The Complete 2026 Guide
Passing the NCLEX on your first attempt is absolutely achievable — but it requires more than just studying hard. Here is exactly what to do.
March 4, 202610 min read
Question Strategy
NCLEX SATA Questions: 5 Strategies to Stop Getting Them Wrong
SATA questions are the most feared question type on the NCLEX — and for good reason. Most students approach them wrong. Here is the fix.
March 4, 20267 min read
Question Strategy
NCLEX Priority Questions: How to Answer "Which Patient Do You See First"
Priority questions appear on nearly every NCLEX exam. Once you know the three frameworks nurses use, these become the easiest questions on the test.
March 4, 20268 min read
Study Tips
NCLEX Lab Values You Must Memorize: The Complete Guide
Lab values questions appear on every NCLEX exam. This complete guide covers every critical lab value, normal range, and the nursing action the NCLEX expects.
March 5, 20268 min read
Study Plans
How to Study for the NCLEX in 2 Weeks: A Realistic Day-by-Day Plan
Two weeks is tight but it is enough time to pass the NCLEX if you are strategic. Here is a day-by-day plan that prioritizes the highest-yield content.
March 5, 20269 min read
Exam Prep
What Happens If You Fail the NCLEX? Your Complete Retake Guide
Failing the NCLEX is more common than most nursing students realize — and it is not the end. Here is exactly what happens next and how to come back stronger.
March 5, 20268 min read
Exam Prep
NCLEX Test Day Tips: What Every Nursing Student Must Know Before Walking In
What you do the 24 hours before your NCLEX matters almost as much as what you studied. Here is exactly what to do and what to avoid on test day.
March 5, 20267 min read
Study Plans
NCLEX Study Schedule: The 8-Week Plan That Works
An 8-week study schedule gives you enough time to cover all content areas, practice thousands of questions, and review weak areas before exam day.
March 5, 20269 min read
NGN Guide
NGN Clinical Judgment Questions: What They Are and How to Study
NGN introduced six new question types designed to measure clinical judgment. Here's what they are, why traditional memorization fails, and how to study effectively.
March 19, 20267 min read
Data & Statistics
NCLEX Pass Rates in 2026: What the Numbers Mean for You
NCSBN reported an 86.7% first-time, U.S.-educated NCLEX-RN pass rate for 2025. Understand the dated figures, candidate groups and limits of pass-rate claims.
March 19, 20264 min read
Resource Guide
Free vs. Paid NCLEX Resources: An Honest Breakdown
Free NCLEX resources exist and some are excellent. But they have real gaps when it comes to NGN. Here's an honest comparison of free vs paid prep options.
March 19, 20267 min read
NGN Guide
NCLEX Bow-Tie Questions: How to Answer Them (With 3 Full Examples)
Bow-tie questions test your ability to identify a condition, select appropriate nursing actions, and choose monitoring parameters — all in one question. Here is exactly how to approach them.
April 6, 202612 min read
After the Exam
Pearson VUE Trick 2026: Does It Still Work? (Updated Guide)
After finishing the NCLEX, most students immediately search for the Pearson VUE Trick. Here's the updated 2026 guide — how it works, its accuracy, and whether Quick Results is a better option.
April 6, 20268 min read
Exam Prep
NCLEX ATT Letter: What It Is, How Long It Takes, and What to Do Next
Before you can schedule the NCLEX, you need your Authorization to Test letter. Here's exactly what it is, how long it takes to get, and what to do if you're still waiting.
April 6, 20268 min read
Exam Strategy
Can You Pass the NCLEX in 75 Questions? Current CAT Scoring Explained
The current RN exam has 85–150 items. Understand the older 75-question claim and current CAT stopping rules.
March 19, 20267 min read
Comparison
NCLEX PrePro vs. UWorld: An Honest Comparison for 2026
UWorld costs $349+ per year. NCLEX PrePro costs $29 one-time for 30 days of access. Which one is the better value for NGN-focused prep in 2026?
April 6, 20268 min read
Comparison
Is UWorld Enough for the NCLEX? What Most Students Get Wrong
UWorld is excellent for content review, but its NGN coverage has gaps. Here's what students miss and how to supplement your prep effectively.
April 6, 20267 min read
Comparison
Best NCLEX Prep Courses in 2026: Ranked and Compared
We ranked the top NCLEX prep courses for 2026. See how UWorld, Kaplan, NCSBN, Mark Klimek, and NCLEX PrePro compare on price and NGN coverage.
April 6, 20269 min read
Comparison
NCLEX PrePro vs. Kaplan: Which Is Worth Your Money in 2026?
Kaplan costs $299-$499. NCLEX PrePro costs $29. Which one offers better value for NGN-focused prep in 2026?
April 6, 20266 min read
Resource Guide
Cheapest NCLEX Prep That Actually Works (2026 Guide)
You don't need to spend hundreds to pass the NCLEX. Here are the best free resources and the $29 paid tool that outperforms expensive courses.
April 6, 20267 min read
NGN Guide
What Is the CJMM? The Clinical Judgment Measurement Model Explained
The CJMM is the framework behind the NGN. Learn its 6 cognitive skills and how each one is tested on the Next Generation NCLEX.
April 6, 20268 min read
NGN Guide
NGN vs. Traditional NCLEX: What Actually Changed in 2026
NGN launched in 2023; the 2026 test plan retains its format and category percentages. Compare the question formats and plan your practice.
April 6, 20269 min read
Study Guide
NCLEX Fundamentals: The 20 Topics You Cannot Afford to Skip
Fundamentals questions are the bedrock of the NCLEX. Here are the 20 highest-yield topics you must know to pass.
April 6, 20268 min read
Study Guide
NCLEX Mental Health Nursing: High-Yield Topics Every Student Must Know
Mental health nursing questions test therapeutic communication and safety. Here are the highest-yield topics you need to know for the NCLEX.
April 6, 20269 min read
Study Guide
NCLEX OB and Maternity Nursing: What to Study and What to Expect
OB and maternity questions require you to think about both mother and baby. Here are the highest-yield topics for the NCLEX.
April 6, 20269 min read
Study Guide
NCLEX Pediatrics: Most Tested Conditions and Nursing Priorities
Pediatric questions test developmental milestones and age-specific care. Here are the most tested conditions and nursing priorities for the NCLEX.
April 6, 20269 min read
Question Strategy
NCLEX Delegation and Prioritization: The Framework That Makes These Questions Easy
Delegation and prioritization questions have a predictable framework. Learn the 5 rights of delegation and the prioritization rules that make these questions easy.
April 6, 20269 min read
Study Guide
NCLEX Lab Values Cheat Sheet: Every Critical Value You Must Know
This comprehensive cheat sheet covers every critical lab value you need to know for the NCLEX, with normal ranges and nursing actions.
April 6, 202610 min read
Exam Prep
What to Do the Night Before the NCLEX (And What Not to Do)
How you spend the night before the NCLEX affects your performance. Here's exactly what to do (and what to avoid) for optimal results.
April 6, 20267 min read
Exam Prep
NCLEX Anxiety: How to Manage Test Nerves and Actually Focus
NCLEX anxiety impairs cognitive function. Learn evidence-based strategies to manage test nerves and perform your best on exam day.
April 6, 20268 min read
Exam Prep
I Failed the NCLEX 3 Times. Here Is What Finally Worked.
A real student's story of failing the NCLEX three times and what finally worked on the fourth attempt. Learn from their mistakes and successes.
April 6, 20269 min read
After the Exam
NCLEX Score Breakdown: What Your Results Actually Mean
Understand how NCLEX scoring works, what your results actually mean, and how to use your Candidate Performance Report if you need to retake.
April 6, 20269 min read
NGN Guide
Acute STEMI NCLEX Case Study: Complete Clinical Reasoning Walk-Through
Walk through every step of an acute STEMI case study using the CJMM clinical judgment framework — from ECG recognition to RV infarction management to post-PCI nursing care.
April 19, 202618 min read
NGN Guide
Preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome NCLEX Case Study: Full Clinical Reasoning Walk-Through
Walk through a severe preeclampsia with HELLP syndrome case using the CJMM framework — from recognition through magnesium monitoring, delivery decisions, and postpartum evaluation.
April 19, 202618 min read
NGN Guide
COPD Exacerbation NCLEX Case Study: Complete Clinical Reasoning Walk-Through
Walk through an acute COPD exacerbation with respiratory failure using the CJMM framework — from ABG interpretation to BiPAP management to the critical oxygen trap.
April 19, 202617 min read
NGN Guide
DKA NCLEX Case Study: Complete Clinical Reasoning Walk-Through
Walk through a DKA case study using the CJMM framework — from anion gap calculation to the potassium trap that kills patients when missed.
April 9, 202618 min read
NGN Guide
Sepsis and Septic Shock NCLEX Case Study: Complete Clinical Reasoning Walk-Through
Walk through a septic shock case study using the CJMM framework — from the Hour-1 Bundle to fluid resuscitation balance to vasopressor management.
April 11, 202620 min read
Study Guide
ABG Interpretation for the NCLEX: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Master ABG interpretation with the 5-step method, ROME mnemonic, and 6 fully worked practice ABGs with nursing actions for each disorder.
April 12, 202615 min read
NGN Guide
Heart Failure NCLEX Case Study: Complete Clinical Reasoning Walk-Through
Walk through an acute decompensated heart failure case using the CJMM framework — from BNP interpretation to the diuretic dilemma to the four pillars of GDMT.
April 14, 202618 min read
Study Guide
NCLEX Med-Surg Nursing: The Complete High-Yield Study Guide
The complete med-surg NCLEX study guide covering every body system with the specific nursing priorities and clinical actions the exam actually tests.
April 17, 202614 min read
AI & Tools
Meet Nina: The AI NCLEX Study Assistant Built for NGN Prep
Nina is the AI study assistant built into NCLEX PrePro. Here is exactly what she does, what she does not do, and how to use her without wasting study time.
April 21, 20267 min read
Study Tips
How Many NCLEX Practice Questions Should I Do Per Day?
Most students should aim for 75-100 NCLEX questions per day in the middle of prep, scaling to 125 in the final 4 weeks. Daily targets by phase, with the rationale-review math.
April 22, 20268 min read
AI & Tools
How to Use Nina for NCLEX: 9 Real Prompts That Actually Move the Needle
Generic AI prompts get generic answers. These 9 specific Nina prompts — built around real NCLEX study moments — show exactly how to turn the chat into a working study partner.
April 23, 20269 min read
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