NCLEX-PN Exam
The National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) is the primary comprehensive exam required by the majority of states to gain licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) depending on the state one is licensed in. The exam is developed by the NCLEX Examination Committee (NEC) and administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. The board has released the NCLEX-PN Test Plan which will go in to effect in April 2026[1].
Content
The NCLEX-PN exam has the following content areas:
- Safe and Effective Care Environment
- Coordinated Care
- Safety and Infection Prevention and Control
- Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Psychosocial Integrity
- Physiological Integrity
- Basic Care and Comfort
- Pharmacological Therapies
- Reduction of Risk Potential
- Physiological Adaptation
References
- ↑ National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (2026). NCLEX-PN Test Plan: Effective April 2026. Chicago, IL: National Council of State Boards of Nursing. https://www.nclex.com/files/2026_PN_Test%20Plan-F.pdf