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NCLEX-PN Exam Topics and Domains
NCLEX-PN is organized into 4 weighted domains.
Safe and Effective Care Environment
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Health Promotion/Disease Prevention
Ante/Intra/Postpartum and Newborn Care
Psychosocial Integrity
Physiological Integrity
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NCLEX-PN earns the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification. It sits in the Practical/Vocational Nursing track.
- NCLEX-RN - NCLEX-RNAccelerated RN program for LPNs, leads to NCLEX-RN eligibility
- NCLEX-RN - NCLEX-RNTwo-year RN program at community college, leads to NCLEX-RN
- NCLEX-RN - NCLEX-RNFour-year degree program with RN licensure, preferred by many employers
- Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) Specialize in geriatric and long-term care settings
- IV Therapy Certification Expand scope to include IV medication administration (where state law permits)
- Pharmacology for LPN/LVN Advanced medication knowledge for expanded medication administration
- Charge Nurse Training Assume leadership roles in long-term care or other settings
- Wound Care Certification Specialize in wound assessment and treatment
- Gerontology Certification Expertise in care of older adults
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What's changed on this exam?
- Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) Layer 3 and Layer 4 Now an Integrated Process throughout all test plan categories
- NGN Item Types Appear throughout exam; minimum 1 case study per exam with 6 NGN items
- Normal Reference Ranges for Lab Values All numeric lab values now include normal ranges in questions
Who should take this exam?
- Review NCLEX-PN test plan before exam
- Practice with NGN item types
- Complete NCLEX tutorial and exam preview
- Familiarity with computer-based testing