Free NCLEX Resources
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.
Start here. These are the topics with the most bang-per-hour for NCLEX prep.
The 100+ values the NCLEX tests, with normal ranges, critical thresholds, and what to do at each one.
Read guide → PharmacologyDrug-class endings, side-effect mnemonics, and the high-yield drugs the NCLEX hammers.
Read guide → Next Gen NCLEX5 full unfolding case studies walked through end-to-end. Bow-tie, matrix, drag-drop — all 5 NGN item types.
Read guide → Study PlansDay-by-day breakdowns for any runway. The plan that matches the SKU you bought.
Read guide → Acid-BaseThe two methods that work, side by side, with 10 practice cases.
Read guide → DataPass-rate data straight from NCSBN, sorted, with context. Where students pass the most and the least.
Read guide → CompareHonest, head-to-head. Where each one wins, where each falls short, and what to pick.
Read guide → AnxietyPass-rate data, why it feels hard, and how to know when you're actually ready.
Read guide → LogisticsStep-by-step: NCSBN registration, ATT email, Pearson VUE booking, by state.
Read guide → OverviewWhat the NCLEX-RN is, how CAT works, subject breakdown, test strategies, exam-day tips.
Read guide → PharmacologyHow to actually learn pharm without memorizing every drug. Patterns over rote.
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