NCLEX-RN Exam Review

The NCLEX-RN Exam Review provides a structured, evidence-based preparation resource for nursing graduates preparing for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This comprehensive course is designed to strengthen core clinical knowledge, enhance critical thinking, and reinforce test-taking strategies aligned with the latest NCLEX-RN test plan.

The curriculum integrates foundational nursing concepts with high-yield clinical applications, emphasizing the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care across diverse patient populations. Special attention is given to priority setting, clinical judgment, and the application of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) to support safe and effective nursing practice.

Topics covered include:

• Core Nursing Content Review: In-depth coverage of pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and community health nursing aligned with NCLEX-RN blueprint domains.
• NCLEX Question Formats and Test Logic: Detailed analysis of multiple-choice, SATA (Select All That Apply), and alternate-format questions with strategies for identifying correct responses.
• Clinical Judgment and Decision-Making: Case-based scenarios highlighting prioritization of care, delegation, and ethical/legal considerations in nursing practice.
• Pharmacologic and Pathophysiologic Principles: Focused review of common medications, adverse effects, contraindications, and evidence-based disease management.
• Health Promotion and Maintenance: Emphasis on growth and development, prevention strategies, screening guidelines, and patient education principles.
• Safe and Effective Care Environment: Topics addressing infection control, safety protocols, and regulatory standards in nursing care delivery.
• Psychosocial Integrity: Approaches to mental health care, therapeutic communication, and supporting patients through grief, crisis, and behavioral challenges.
• Integrated Testing Practice: Timed, adaptive-style practice exams simulating the NCLEX testing environment, with detailed rationales for answer choices.

Completion Requirements:

To receive full CE credit, participants must:

• Register for the course.
• Complete all course modules and assigned readings.
• Pass the post-test with a score of 70% or higher.
• Submit course evaluations for each module.

Course materials may include case scenarios, state-specific policy references, and downloadable clinical tools for use in practice.

Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: Faculty and planners report no relevant financial relationships.
• Commercial Support: This activity received no external commercial funding or sponsorship.
• Non-Endorsement: Accreditation does not imply endorsement of any commercial products or companies.
• Off-Label Product Use: Any mention of off-label drug use is consistent with current clinical guidelines and evidence-based practice.