1. NCLEX-RN EXAM PART 3 – EXAM PROCESSES

2. NUMBER OF EXAM QUESTIONS The number of questions varies, depending on your abilityThe number of questions varies, depending on your ability Each exam is uniqueEach exam is unique The minimum is 75 questions &The minimum is 75 questions & 265 is the maximum number 265 is the maximum number Visit: NCLEX® Candidate Web Site NCLEX-RN Candidate Bulletin NCLEX-RN Candidate Bulletin

3. TYPES OF EXAM QUESTIONS The majority of questions are multiple choiceThe majority of questions are multiple choice Multiple responses require more than one answer Multiple responses require more than one answer Exhibit items provide additional informationExhibit items provide additional information Fill-in-the-blank calculations are done using the calculator provided the calculator provided Drag and drop items require moving statements from one column to anotherDrag and drop items require moving statements from one column to another Hot spot items require marking an area selectedHot spot items require marking an area selected for the answer for the answer

4. TIME TO COMPLETE THE EXAM Six hours are allowed to take the examSix hours are allowed to take the exam Examination instructions are includedExamination instructions are included in the time Rest breaks are also included in the time Rest breaks are also included in the time

5. REGISTRATION PROCESS Board of Nursing Registration information & forms are provided by your program Complete an application for the state in which you want to be licensed Each Board of Nursing sets the fee for the exam Completed forms are sent to the Board of Nursing Board of Nursing determines eligibility to take exam

6. REGISTRATION PROCESS PEARSON VUE Pearson Vue is the test vendorPearson Vue is the test vendor Fee is $200Fee is $200 Registration & payment optionsRegistration & payment options Completing registration formCompleting registration form Confirmation of registrationConfirmation of registration Candidate Bulletin Candidate Bulletin Registration Information Registration Information

7. SCHEDULING THE EXAM Pearson Professional Centers (PPC) administer the examPearson Professional Centers (PPC) administer the exam Authorization To Test (ATT) requiredAuthorization To Test (ATT) required Select a PPCSelect a PPC Schedule ASAPSchedule ASAP

8. TAKING THE EXAM What to leave at home or in the car Arriving on timeArriving on time Access to testing roomAccess to testing room Taking the examTaking the exam Problems during testingProblems during testing Completing the examCompleting the exam

9. EXAM RESULTS Passing the examPassing the exam Scoring the examScoring the exam Report formatReport format Quick, unofficial resultsQuick, unofficial results Official resultsOfficial results Still have questions?Still have questions? Verifying your RN licenseVerifying your RN license

10. FINAL TIPS There are several aspects to prepare for the NCLEX-RN exam See the Notes for Best Practices Best wishes for your success