NCLEX-PN (Practical/Vocational Nurse)

Free practice tests, topic drills and exam strategy for the NCLEX-PN (Practical/Vocational Nurse) credential, administered by NCSBN. Each topic below has dedicated practice variants with answer explanations.

85-205 adaptive items / 5 hoursExam length

CAT logit-based, ≈ -0.18 logit standardPassing standard

$200 USD + state license feeExam fee

8Topic domains

Practice by topic domain

Click any topic to start a drill. Each topic has two practice variants — do them on different days for spaced repetition.

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Coordinated Care

2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring

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Safety & Infection Control

2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring

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Health Promotion & Maintenance

2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring

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Psychosocial Integrity

2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring

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Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies

2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring

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Reduction of Risk Potential

2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring

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Physiological Adaptation

2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring

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Basic Care & Comfort

2 practice variants · 12 questions each · instant scoring

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About the NCLEX-PN

The NCLEX-PN (Practical/Vocational Nurse) is administered by NCSBN and runs 85-205 adaptive items / 5 hours, with a passing score of CAT logit-based, ≈ -0.18 logit standard. The current exam fee is $200 USD + state license fee. The official candidate handbook and registration is available from the NCSBN directly: view the official exam page →

This credential is part of the Healthcare & Nursing career field. Healthcare licensure exams are gateways to bedside, clinic and allied-health roles. The NCLEX exams are administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN); the Praxis-style certifications for medical assisting, coding (CPC, CCS) and pharmacy technician work are board-administered through AAPC, AHIMA and PTCB respectively. Pass rates depend on disciplined practice with high-quality, NGN-style item banks.