NCLEX-RN Study Guides

Long-form guides on the topics the NCLEX-RN actually tests, lab values, pharm mnemonics, NGN case studies, study plan timelines, and a no-BS comparison of UWorld, Archer, Kaplan, and Nursing.com. Written and reviewed by practicing RNs.

Highest-yield content

Start here. These are the topics with the most bang-per-hour for NCLEX prep.

Reference

Lab Values Cheat Sheet

The 100+ values the NCLEX tests, with normal ranges, critical thresholds, and what to do at each one.

Read guide → Pharmacology

100+ Pharmacology Mnemonics

Drug-class endings, side-effect mnemonics, and the high-yield drugs the NCLEX hammers.

Read guide → Next Gen NCLEX

NGN Case Study Examples

5 full unfolding case studies walked through end-to-end. Bow-tie, matrix, drag-drop, all six NGN item types.

Read guide → Study Plans

4-Week, 8-Week, 12-Week Study Plans

Day-by-day breakdowns for any runway. The plan that matches the SKU you bought.

Read guide → Acid-Base

ABG Interpretation (ROME / Tic-Tac-Toe)

The two methods that work, side by side, with 10 practice cases.

Read guide → Data

NCLEX Pass Rates by State (2026)

Pass-rate data straight from NCSBN, sorted, with context. Where students pass the most and the least.

Read guide → Compare

UWorld vs Archer vs Kaplan vs Nursing.com vs Nursing Ready

Honest, head-to-head. Where each one wins, where each falls short, and what to pick.

Read guide → Anxiety

Is the NCLEX Hard? (Honest Answer)

Pass-rate data, why it feels hard, and how to know when you're actually ready.

Read guide → Logistics

NCLEX Scheduling & Registration

Step-by-step: NCSBN registration, ATT email, Pearson VUE booking, by state.

Read guide → Overview

Complete NCLEX-RN Study Guide

What the NCLEX-RN is, how CAT works, subject breakdown, test strategies, exam-day tips.

Read guide → Pharmacology

Pharmacology Study Tips

How to actually learn pharm without memorizing every drug. Patterns over rote.

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