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Posted on 13th February, 2024
1. What is the NCLEX RN exam all about?
The NCLEX-RN is a standardised nursing exam in Australia, USA & Canada required for nursing licensure. As an internationally qualified nurse, it evaluates your readiness for safe and effective entry-level nursing practice
2. How is it different from other exams?
The NCLEX-RN exam is different from other exams in a few ways:- It is a computer-adaptive test (CAT), and adjusts the difficulty of questions based on your performance. This process ensures confidence in the test taker’s ability.
- It assesses critical thinking and clinical decision-making using the nursing process model, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation.
- It is comprehensive and covers various nursing topics like medical-surgical, psychiatric-mental health, maternal-newborn, paediatric, pharmacological, and community health nursing.
3. Why is it called a CAT exam?
The NCLEX-RN is a CAT (computer-adaptive test), which is called so because the question difficulty is adapted or adjusted based on performance. This method improves efficiency and accuracy compared to traditional exams.4. What are the Eligibility Criteria?
You must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse in your home country and should be working towards your registration with any nursing regulatory body (Australia, USA & Canada).5. Who can write the exam?
Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can appear for the NCLEX-RN exam. Do note that the exam is challenging, and you must be well-prepared before taking it.6. How can I book my NCLEX?
Once your nursing board make you eligible, you can register with Pearson website to book your exam. Upon successful application review, you’ll receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) within 2-4 weeks of registering. This document allows you to book the NCLEX-RN exam. With your ATT in hand, you can schedule for the NCLEX-RN exam on the Pearson VUE website. ATT is valid for 90 days, hence, you need to appear for your exam within the validity period.7. Where are the Centres for NCLEX RN exam in Australia?
You can find a list of centres in Australia on the Pearson VUE website.8. What should I do on the day of the exam?
- Dress comfortably.
- Arrive early and bring the required documentation, such as your passport and admission ticket.
- Provide your biometrics- signature, photograph and palm vein scan will be taken.
- Be prepared for a long day, as the exam can take up to five hours to complete (including breaks).
- Bring snacks and drinks to stay hydrated and energised.
- Take breaks when needed but keep track of the time.
- The test will end with a short survey, after which you should raise your hand to indicate that you have finished. The test administrator will dismiss you and then you may leave.
9. How can I get the results of the NCLEX RN exam?
Official NCLEX results are only available through the nursing regulatory board (NRB) of the state you applied for licensure in. The results are typically sent within six weeks of taking the exam.10. Why should I undertake NCLEX-RN prep from IHM?
- IHM Australia’s program is led by experienced educators, with inputs from Australian registered nurses and industry experts.
- Our curriculum has been specifically designed to meet your needs, ensuring it is both relevant and effective.
- We offer intensive training to help you to confidently tackle challenging analytical questions.
- Our program goes beyond mere memorisation. We emphasise critical thinking and concept mastery.
- You can undertake NCLEX mock assessment reviews to fine-tune your readiness for the NCLEX-RN examination.
- You will get expert guidance on interpreting and effectively answering NCLEX pattern questions.
- Get trained to apply NCLEX strategies that have been used by many successful candidates.