Preparing for NCLEX Exam

Sylvia Colon Cabassa DNP, R.T. ® FNP-C

Preparing for Exam
 Shortly before or after graduation you will need to apply for
licensure from the board of nursing in the state or territory
where you wish to practice
https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx
 You will receive an NCLEX-RN Examination Candidate Bulletin
with an application and information how to apply for NCLEX-RN
from Pearson /Vue website http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex
 Application fee ~ $30-195 varies by state ~ $200 NCLEX exam
Sagem Morpho finger prints, criminal background check
 After successfully passing the comprehensive predictor exam at
FDU, the state board of nursing will be notified by the Director
of Nursing
 The state board will notify Pearson of your eligibility to take the
NCLEX-RN
 Pearson will send you an Authorization to Test (ATT) and a list
of testing centers. Exam must be taken before expiration date
usually 3 months or 90 days
Preparing for Exam
 New York State License:
 The University of the State of New York
 The Education Department
 Office of the Professions Division of
Professional Licensing Services
 www.op.nysed.gov/nurse.htm
Preparing for Exam
 NCLEX Exam 6 hours 10min break after 2 hours and
3 ½ hours Sylvan Center
 available by appointment rather than set date
 265 questions/multiple choice/multiple multiple/matching
 15 sample test items
 The margin of error is very small the indication is clear that
one has either passed or failed. Exam may end at 75 items
 Exam results by the Board of Nursing 2-4 weeks (Diagnostic
Profile). Pay extra fee if you want results in 48 hours
 45 days waiting period for retake
Preparing for Exam
 NCLEX Domains
 Health Promotion and Maintenance—6-12%--Physical Assessment, OB, Peds, Med-
Surg, Community

 Psychosocial Integrity-6-12%--Psychiatric

 Physiological Integrity
 Basic care and Comfort-6-12%--Fundamentals
 Pharmacology/Med Math-6-12%
 Reduction of Risk Potential-9-15%
 Physiological Adaptation-11-17%

 Safe and Effective Care Environment—Community, Fundamentals

 Management of Care—17-23%
 Safety and Infection Control-9-15%
Preparing for Exam
 Goal is to pass NCLEX First Time—You
can do it. Study hard and focus on your
goal.
 Specific Goal Study Plan
 Calendar Schedule—block time and days for study
 Specific Time
 Topic/Content
 Prep U questions which ones
 Class Schedule
 Family Schedule
 Free Time
 Set date for your NCLEX Exam—eg. by July 20, 2018
 Vague Study Plan
 Study 2 hours/day—study what?
 Review NCLEX questions—what topic?
how many?
 Complete 300 questions daily—what
time?
 Would like to take NCLEX after this
semester—set goal date