Free NCLEX-RN Practice Test

This full-length practice test draws 160 original questions from every sub-section of the NCLEX-RN 2023 Test Plan. Each question is mapped to an official outline section and labeled with the outline version, and every answer includes a clear explanation.

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Practice content is for exam preparation only and does not constitute medical advice. Clinical decisions must be made by licensed healthcare professionals following facility policy.

What This Test Covers

The question bank is organized by 2023 Test Plan sub-section, weighted toward the largest areas:

All 160 questions are original, written from the official outline topics, and are not copied from NCSBN official items or commercial question banks.

How to Use This Test

1. Answer every question before checking your score.

2. Read the explanation for each answer, even when you answer correctly, to reinforce the concept.

3. Track which sub-sections you miss most and drill those sections using the section practice pages.

4. After this test, try the NGN case studies to practice the case-study, extended multiple response, cloze, and bow-tie formats.

5. Aim for above 80 percent in your weakest sub-sections before scheduling the exam.

After the Test

Use your results to identify weak areas, then review the NCLEX-RN study guide for a structured study plan. The real exam is computer adaptive with 85-150 questions and up to 5 hours, so also practice endurance and pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are these questions like the real exam?

They are written from the same 2023 Test Plan outline topics, but they are original questions, not official items. Official NCSBN items and commercial bank items are copyrighted.

2. Why do questions show an outline version label?

Every question is mapped to a sub-section of the NCLEX-RN 2023 Test Plan. This keeps the practice content aligned with the current exam structure.

3. Does this test include NGN item types?

The full practice test uses standard multiple-choice items. The separate NGN case studies page covers case studies, extended multiple response, cloze, and bow-tie formats with NGN scoring rules.

4. How many questions are on the real NCLEX-RN?

85-150 questions, computer adaptive, with up to 5 hours; about 15 questions are unscored pretest items. Refer to ncsbn.org for official information.