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800+ NCLEX-PN style questions
NGN clinical judgment items
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“Keslaly’s practice tests felt just like the real NCLEX-PN. I passed in 85 questions and felt completely prepared thanks to the NGN practice!”
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Build confidence for your NCLEX-PN exam with Keslaly

Build Confidence Before Exam Day

Finishing your practical nursing program is a huge accomplishment — but the NCLEX-PN can feel daunting when it’s the only thing standing between you and your LPN/LVN license. Keslaly is built to cut through the overwhelm: focused practice that mirrors what you’ll actually face, so you stop second-guessing and start trusting what you know.

  • Questions that match real NCLEX-PN difficulty, format, and the 2026 test plan
  • Instant feedback pinpointing exactly which content areas need more work
  • Timed CAT-format mock exams to build pacing and stamina for the 5-hour test
  • All 6 NGN question types — so nothing surprises you on test day
  • Study anywhere — phone, tablet, or desktop, on your schedule

Why Choose Keslaly for NCLEX-PN Prep?

Everything you need to pass — in one platform.

800+ In-Depth Practice Questions

Build custom tests based on your strengths and weaknesses. Each question includes clear explanations so you always know why the right answer is right.

NGN Clinical Judgment Questions

Practice all 6 Next Generation NCLEX item types — extended multiple response, drag-and-drop, cloze, matrix, highlight, and bowtie.

Unlimited CAT-Format Practice

Experience the real NCLEX testing environment with adaptive exams that mirror the test and give you instant results to track readiness.

Content-Rich Explanations

Every answer includes a step-by-step visual explanation so you learn from mistakes and truly understand the nursing concepts.

Performance Tracking

See exactly which content areas you’re strong in and which need work with detailed score breakdowns and progress graphs.

Study on Any Device

Fully optimized for phone, tablet, and desktop — study between classes, on your commute, or at home.

8 Content Areas · 2026 NCSBN Test Plan Weights

What’s on the NCLEX-PN

The NCLEX-PN tests four Client Need categories broken into eight sub-areas. Keslaly covers every one with questions weighted to match the official 2026 test plan — including new topics like health equity, advanced clinical monitoring, and digital privacy.

Coordinated Care
18–24% of exam

Advance directives, client rights, collaboration, continuity of care, establishing priorities, ethical practice, and referrals.

Safety & Infection Prevention and Control
10–16% of exam

Accident and injury prevention, error prevention, handling hazardous materials, medical and surgical asepsis, standard precautions, and digital privacy & social media confidentiality.

Health Promotion & Maintenance
6–12% of exam

Health equity & unbiased care, aging process, ante/intra/postpartum care, developmental stages, disease prevention, and health screening.

Psychosocial Integrity
9–15% of exam

Coping mechanisms, crisis intervention, cultural awareness, grief and loss, mental health, therapeutic communication, and comfort & dignity throughout the lifespan.

Basic Care & Comfort
7–13% of exam

Nutrition, elimination, mobility, rest and sleep, non-pharmacological comfort interventions, and personal hygiene.

Pharmacological Therapies
10–16% of exam

Adverse effects, contraindications, dosage calculations, expected outcomes, medication administration, and pharmacological agents.

Reduction of Risk Potential
9–15% of exam

Diagnostic tests, lab values, potential complications, therapeutic procedures, and vital signs changes.

Physiological Adaptation
7–13% of exam

Alterations in body systems, basic pathophysiology, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and medical emergencies.

NGN Question Types You’ll Face

About 20% of scored NCLEX-PN items are Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) clinical judgment questions — unchanged in the 2026 test plan. Keslaly includes all six formats so nothing catches you off guard.

Extended Multiple Response

Select all answers that apply from a larger option set — partial credit awarded.

Extended Drag-and-Drop

Drag items into the correct order or category to show clinical reasoning.

Cloze (Drop-Down)

Complete sentences by choosing the correct term from inline drop-down menus.

Matrix / Grid

Check boxes in a table to match conditions, actions, or findings across rows and columns.

Highlight

Select key phrases in a passage that support a clinical decision or finding.

Bowtie

Link a patient condition to its causes and nursing interventions in a visual diagram.

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"The practice tests felt just like the real exam. Passed in 85 questions!" — Cathy S., LPN

NGN Ready

All 6 Next Generation NCLEX question types are included — extended multiple response, drag-and-drop, cloze, matrix, highlight, and bowtie.

Content-Rich Rationales

Every question includes a detailed, visual explanation that deepens your understanding — not just tells you the answer.

Customized Studying

Create custom practice tests by content area, difficulty, or question type to target your weak spots.

Unlimited Assessments

Take unlimited practice exams — retake any time, on any device, at any pace.

Performance Insights

Track your progress with detailed score reports, content area breakdowns, and readiness indicators.

2026 Health Equity Coverage

Practice scenarios on unbiased care and equal healthcare access — the biggest addition to the 2026 NCSBN test plan.

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See how nursing graduates passed the NCLEX-PN using Keslaly — many on their first attempt.

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NCLEX-PN exam registration overview and what to expect
Before You Register

Know What to Expect on the NCLEX-PN

The Official Exam
  • Format: Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) — 85–150 questions in up to 5 hours
  • NGN Items: ~20% of scored items are Next Generation clinical judgment questions
  • 2026 Test Plan (effective April 1, 2026): adds emphasis on health equity, advanced clinical monitoring, and digital privacy
  • First-time pass rate: ~84% for US-educated candidates
  • Registration: Receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) from your state board, then schedule through Pearson VUE
How Keslaly Prepares You
  • 800+ exam-style questions weighted to match all 8 content areas
  • CAT-format mock exams that adapt in difficulty just like the real test
  • All 6 NGN question types with partial-credit scoring
  • 2026 test plan aligned — health equity, clinical monitoring & digital privacy scenarios included
  • Detailed explanations & score tracking to pinpoint your weak areas
NCLEX-PN FAQs

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Everything you need to know about the NCLEX-PN

The NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses) is the licensure exam you must pass after graduating from a practical nursing program to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the United States and Canada.

Keslaly Tip: Keslaly’s NCLEX-PN package includes 800+ exam-style questions covering all 8 content areas — designed to match the real test.

Effective preparation involves:

  • Understanding the CAT format: Know how the adaptive difficulty works.
  • Practicing NGN question types: Get comfortable with all six clinical judgment formats.
  • Reviewing all 8 content areas: Especially Coordinated Care (18–24%) and Safety & Infection Prevention and Control (10–16%).
  • Taking timed practice exams: Build speed and endurance for the 5-hour test.
  • Tracking your progress: Focus study time on your weakest areas.

Keslaly Tip: Keslaly gives you all of the above — NGN-ready questions, detailed explanations, timed assessments, and score tracking — in one platform.

The NCLEX-PN uses Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT). You’ll answer between 85 and 150 questions in up to 5 hours. The difficulty adapts based on your answers — correct answers lead to harder questions. About 20% of scored items are NGN clinical judgment questions.

Keslaly Tip: Our practice assessments mirror the CAT format so you get used to the adaptive difficulty before exam day.

Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) questions were introduced in 2023 to test clinical judgment. There are six item types: Extended Multiple Response, Extended Drag-and-Drop, Cloze (Drop-Down), Matrix/Grid, Highlight, and Bowtie. These questions can award partial credit, meaning you can earn points even if you don’t get every part correct.

Keslaly Tip: Keslaly includes all six NGN question types so you can practice each format before the real exam.

The NCLEX-PN tests four Client Need categories with eight sub-areas (updated for the 2026 test plan):

  • Safe & Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care (18–24%) and Safety & Infection Prevention and Control (10–16%)
  • Health Promotion & Maintenance (6–12%) — now includes health equity
  • Psychosocial Integrity (9–15%)
  • Physiological Integrity: Basic Care (7–13%), Pharmacological Therapies (10–16%), Reduction of Risk (9–15%), Physiological Adaptation (7–13%)

For the official breakdown, see the 2026 NCLEX-PN Test Plan.

Keslaly Tip: Our question bank covers all 8 content areas with questions weighted to match the official 2026 exam distribution.

  1. Apply for LPN/LVN licensure with your state board of nursing.
  2. Receive your Authorization to Test (ATT) once your eligibility is confirmed.
  3. Schedule your exam through Pearson VUE using your ATT.

Keslaly Tip: Start your Keslaly prep as soon as you apply for your ATT — most students need 4–8 weeks of consistent study.

The first-time pass rate for US-educated NCLEX-PN candidates is approximately 84%. With focused preparation using exam-style questions and performance tracking, you can significantly improve your chances of passing on the first attempt.

Keslaly Tip: Use our performance tracking to gauge your readiness — if you’re consistently scoring well on practice exams, you’re likely ready!

You’ll receive a Candidate Performance Report (CPR) outlining your strengths and weaknesses across each content area. You can retake the exam after a mandatory 45-day waiting period.

Keslaly Tip: Use your CPR results alongside Keslaly’s score reports to pinpoint exactly which content areas to focus on for your retake.

The 2026 NCSBN test plan takes effect April 1, 2026. The content area weights remain the same, and the passing standard is unchanged. The key updates are:

  • Health Equity: New emphasis on providing unbiased care and supporting equal healthcare access for all patients regardless of background.
  • Advanced Clinical Monitoring: New activity statements on internal monitoring devices like ICP monitors and intrauterine pressure catheters.
  • Digital Privacy & Social Media: Confidentiality now explicitly covers social media risks and digital disclosure of patient information.
  • Lifespan Perspective: Nursing care goals now emphasize comfort, health, and dignity throughout the entire lifespan.
  • Category Rename: “Safety & Infection Control” is now “Safety & Infection Prevention and Control.”

The exam format (CAT, 85–150 questions, 5 hours, NGN items) is not changing.

Keslaly Tip: Keslaly’s NCLEX-PN prep is fully aligned with the 2026 test plan — including health equity scenarios, clinical monitoring questions, and digital privacy topics.

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