What is the cheapest way to prepare for the NCLEX-PN exam?

Start with what costs nothing: 400 practice questions on PrepPass, with explanations and no signup. If you want it taught in one file you keep, the full study guide is $14.99 once; the printable cram sheet for the last days is $9.99. No subscription on any of them.

Who administers the NCLEX-PN® Examination?

National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) — exam delivered by Pearson VUE. NCSBN develops the examination; Pearson VUE handles registration, scheduling and delivery at test centers. NCSBN's bulletin states that the NCLEX-PN is used for U.S. licensure only. Results are released only by the candidate's nursing regulatory body.

How many questions are on the NCLEX-PN® Examination?

85–150 questions. A range, not a number: the NCLEX-PN is a variable-length computerized adaptive test. Every LPN/VN candidate answers at least 85 items and no more than 150, within the same five-hour limit, and NCSBN states the length of an exam is not an indication of passing or failing. Of a minimum-length 85-item exam, 15 items are unscored pretest items (the other 70 are 52 content-area items plus three six-item clinical judgment case studies); NCSBN does not publish the scored/unscored split for longer exams, so no fixed number of scored items is stated here.

How long is the NCLEX-PN® Examination?

300 minutes. Five hours, whatever the number of items administered. The five hours include the introductory screen and all breaks, which are optional: one is offered after two hours of testing and another after three and one-half hours, and the clock keeps running. If time runs out before the minimum number of items has been answered, the candidate fails.

What is the passing score for the NCLEX-PN® Examination?

Pass or fail only — no fixed cut score. There is no percentage and no number of correct answers that means “pass”. NCSBN publishes the NCLEX-PN passing standard as -0.18 logits on the NCLEX-PN ability scale; its Board of Directors voted in December 2022 to uphold it, effective through March 31, 2029. The exam ends under one of three rules: the computer stops once it is 95% certain the candidate's ability is clearly above or below the standard (after at least 85 items); at 150 items it decides on the final ability estimate alone; and if time runs out, the candidate fails unless the minimum number of items was answered, in which case the final ability estimate decides.

How much does the NCLEX-PN® Examination cost?

$200 — NCLEX registration fee (Pearson VUE, per attempt); $150 — Additional international scheduling fee (testing at a test center outside the U.S.) (Pearson VUE, per attempt); $50 — Change of nursing regulatory body after registration (Pearson VUE, one-time); $50 — Change of exam type (RN/PN) after registration (Pearson VUE, one-time). These are the figures in the bulletin's column for candidates seeking U.S. licensure, the only column that applies to the NCLEX-PN. NCSBN states there is no refund of the registration fee for any reason, including a missed appointment; the international scheduling fee is non-refundable and a value-added tax may be added where applicable. The licensure fee itself is set by each nursing regulatory body, not by NCSBN.

What languages is the NCLEX-PN® Examination offered in?

Not published by NCSBN. NCSBN does not state which languages the NCLEX-PN is offered in, so no language is listed as a published fact here. Three of its own statements point to English: its FAQ says the French-language exam exists for French-speaking Canadian NCLEX-RN candidates; its bulletin says the NCLEX-PN is used for U.S. licensure only; and its fee table marks “change exam language (English/French)” as not applicable to U.S. candidates. The exam is not offered in paper-and-pencil or oral formats.

Does the NCLEX-PN cram sheet come as a PDF?

Yes — NCLEX-PN — Cram Sheet (2026) downloads as PDF, 27 pages. The download link is emailed the moment payment clears and does not expire.

How much does the NCLEX-PN cram sheet cost?

$9.99, once. There is no subscription and no account to create; the PDF file is yours to keep.

Are there free NCLEX-PN practice questions?

Yes — 400 of them, free to use with no signup and an explanation on every one. They are separate from this cram sheet, which is what you are buying here.

What is the difference between the NCLEX-PN study guide and the cram sheet?

The study guide ($14.99) teaches the material chapter by chapter and is meant to be read over weeks. The cram sheet ($9.99, 27 pages) drops the teaching and keeps the figures: every number on the exam grouped by value so the confusable ones sit together, each reference page paired with a recall page that blanks the answers, and four routes by days left — 14, 7, 3, or tonight. They are separate purchases; neither replaces the other.

Is this the official NCLEX-PN cram sheet?

No. This is an independent cram sheet and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the exam's awarding body. It is written from NCSBN PN test plan / standard nursing pharmacology & lab references / CDC. Always confirm current requirements with the body that issues your licence.

NCLEX-PN · 2026 Edition

NCLEX-PN — Cram Sheet (2026)

Every figure the NCLEX-PN exam turns on, pooled by value on reference sheets with a recall twin — and four routes through them: 14 days, 7, 3, or tonight.

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Cross-referenced against NCSBN PN test plan / standard nursing pharmacology & lab references / CDC
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About the exam itself

NCLEX-PN® Examination — Exam facts
Administering body	National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) — exam delivered by Pearson VUE Source: NCSBN — 2026 NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin (PDF, April 2026)
Questions	85–150 questions Source: NCSBN — NCLEX-PN® Test Plan, effective April 2026 (PDF)
Time limit	300 minutes Source: NCSBN — 2026 NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin (PDF, April 2026)
Passing score	Pass or fail only — no fixed cut score Source: NCSBN — Passing Standard (NCLEX-PN -0.18 logits, effective through March 31, 2029)
Fees	$200 — NCLEX registration fee (Pearson VUE, per attempt) $150 — Additional international scheduling fee (testing at a test center outside the U.S.) (Pearson VUE, per attempt) $50 — Change of nursing regulatory body after registration (Pearson VUE, one-time) $50 — Change of exam type (RN/PN) after registration (Pearson VUE, one-time) Source: NCSBN — 2026 NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin (PDF, April 2026)
Languages offered	Not published by NCSBN What we read and found nothing in: NCSBN — 2026 NCLEX Examination Candidate Bulletin (PDF, April 2026)

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What is the cheapest way to prepare for the NCLEX-PN exam?: Start with what costs nothing: 400 practice questions on PrepPass, with explanations and no signup. If you want it taught in one file you keep, the full study guide is $14.99 once; the printable cram sheet for the last days is $9.99. No subscription on any of them.
Who administers the NCLEX-PN® Examination?: National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) — exam delivered by Pearson VUE. NCSBN develops the examination; Pearson VUE handles registration, scheduling and delivery at test centers. NCSBN's bulletin states that the NCLEX-PN is used for U.S. licensure only. Results are released only by the candidate's nursing regulatory body.
How many questions are on the NCLEX-PN® Examination?: 85–150 questions. A range, not a number: the NCLEX-PN is a variable-length computerized adaptive test. Every LPN/VN candidate answers at least 85 items and no more than 150, within the same five-hour limit, and NCSBN states the length of an exam is not an indication of passing or failing. Of a minimum-length 85-item exam, 15 items are unscored pretest items (the other 70 are 52 content-area items plus three six-item clinical judgment case studies); NCSBN does not publish the scored/unscored split for longer exams, so no fixed number of scored items is stated here.
How long is the NCLEX-PN® Examination?: 300 minutes. Five hours, whatever the number of items administered. The five hours include the introductory screen and all breaks, which are optional: one is offered after two hours of testing and another after three and one-half hours, and the clock keeps running. If time runs out before the minimum number of items has been answered, the candidate fails.
What is the passing score for the NCLEX-PN® Examination?: Pass or fail only — no fixed cut score. There is no percentage and no number of correct answers that means “pass”. NCSBN publishes the NCLEX-PN passing standard as -0.18 logits on the NCLEX-PN ability scale; its Board of Directors voted in December 2022 to uphold it, effective through March 31, 2029. The exam ends under one of three rules: the computer stops once it is 95% certain the candidate's ability is clearly above or below the standard (after at least 85 items); at 150 items it decides on the final ability estimate alone; and if time runs out, the candidate fails unless the minimum number of items was answered, in which case the final ability estimate decides.
How much does the NCLEX-PN® Examination cost?: $200 — NCLEX registration fee (Pearson VUE, per attempt); $150 — Additional international scheduling fee (testing at a test center outside the U.S.) (Pearson VUE, per attempt); $50 — Change of nursing regulatory body after registration (Pearson VUE, one-time); $50 — Change of exam type (RN/PN) after registration (Pearson VUE, one-time). These are the figures in the bulletin's column for candidates seeking U.S. licensure, the only column that applies to the NCLEX-PN. NCSBN states there is no refund of the registration fee for any reason, including a missed appointment; the international scheduling fee is non-refundable and a value-added tax may be added where applicable. The licensure fee itself is set by each nursing regulatory body, not by NCSBN.
What languages is the NCLEX-PN® Examination offered in?: Not published by NCSBN. NCSBN does not state which languages the NCLEX-PN is offered in, so no language is listed as a published fact here. Three of its own statements point to English: its FAQ says the French-language exam exists for French-speaking Canadian NCLEX-RN candidates; its bulletin says the NCLEX-PN is used for U.S. licensure only; and its fee table marks “change exam language (English/French)” as not applicable to U.S. candidates. The exam is not offered in paper-and-pencil or oral formats.
Does the NCLEX-PN cram sheet come as a PDF?: Yes — NCLEX-PN — Cram Sheet (2026) downloads as PDF, 27 pages. The download link is emailed the moment payment clears and does not expire.
How much does the NCLEX-PN cram sheet cost?: $9.99, once. There is no subscription and no account to create; the PDF file is yours to keep.
Are there free NCLEX-PN practice questions?: Yes — 400 of them, free to use with no signup and an explanation on every one. They are separate from this cram sheet, which is what you are buying here.
What is the difference between the NCLEX-PN study guide and the cram sheet?: The study guide ($14.99) teaches the material chapter by chapter and is meant to be read over weeks. The cram sheet ($9.99, 27 pages) drops the teaching and keeps the figures: every number on the exam grouped by value so the confusable ones sit together, each reference page paired with a recall page that blanks the answers, and four routes by days left — 14, 7, 3, or tonight. They are separate purchases; neither replaces the other.
Is this the official NCLEX-PN cram sheet?: No. This is an independent cram sheet and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the exam's awarding body. It is written from NCSBN PN test plan / standard nursing pharmacology & lab references / CDC. Always confirm current requirements with the body that issues your licence.

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Four routes through the same pages: 14 days, 7 days, 3 days, tonight
A fold-out exam-morning card of the figures two or more rules share
Every rule id links to the free chapter that teaches it

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Every figure the NCLEX-PN exam turns on, pooled by value on reference sheets with a recall twin — and four routes through them: 14 days, 7, 3, or tonight.

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