As of April 1, 2026, the NCLEX test plan has evolved with subtle but critical shifts in how clinical judgment is tested, especially through Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) item types like case studies and ...
Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...
If you are planning for your NCLEX — National Council Licensure Examination — you are likely nearing the end of your nursing school journey and will soon complete the process of becoming a registered ...
Next Gen challenge: The 2025–2026 NCLEX focuses on clinical judgment and adaptive testing, making traditional rote memorization less effective. AI study revolution: Tools like NCLEX AI, NursePrecision ...
Critics have raised concerns around the NCLEX test and the rate at which students are passing the exam, but chief nursing officers told Becker’s there are reasons for the improved scores. In April, ...