Key Takeaways
- NCLEX-RN test centers worldwide: over 6,000 locations.
- NCLEX exams delivered via Pearson VUE CAT since 1994.
- 2023 NCLEX-RN volume: 198,748 first-time US-educated candidates.
- In 2023, 52% of NCLEX-RN test takers were aged 23-26.
- Women comprised 87.4% of 2022 NCLEX-RN candidates.
- 2023 NCLEX-PN saw 78% US-educated vs 22% international candidates.
- NCLEX-RN consists of minimum 85 questions, maximum 150.
- Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) introduced 6 new item types in April 2023.
- Safe and Effective Care Environment category comprises 17-23% of NCLEX-RN questions.
- In 2023, the first-time pass rate for US-educated NCLEX-RN candidates was 88.31%.
- The 2022 overall NCLEX-PN pass rate for first-time US-educated candidates stood at 81.89%.
- For 2021, international-educated NCLEX-RN repeat candidates had a pass rate of 45.12%.
- UWorld users report 90% first-time pass rate for NCLEX-RN.
- Kaplan test prep: 98% of users pass NCLEX on first try.
- Average study time: 300 hours for NCLEX-RN success.
In 2023, NCLEX-RN testing hit near 200,000 first time US educated candidates and continued year round growth.
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How We Rate Confidence
Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.
Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.
AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree
Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.
AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree
All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.
AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree
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