In terms of content and structure, the NCLEX-PN covers several content areas, each with specific weights. Below are the content areas, potential topics, and specific weight ranges that will be covered in your review. per section (which are dependent on the number of questions you end up completing).
- Effective, safe care environment
- Coordinated care: 18-24%
- Including, but not limited to: advance directives, advocacy, clients’ rights, assignments, referrals, etc.
- Coordinated care: 18-24%
- Infection control and safety: 10-16%
- Including, but not limited to: accident and injury prevention, hazardous/infectious materials, safety, etc.
2. Health promotion and maintenance: 6-12%
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- Including, but not limited to: aging, data collection, developmental stages, self-care, etc.
- Integrity, psychosocial: 9-15%
- Including, but not limited to: abuse, neglect, coping mechanisms, support systems, etc.
- Integrity, physiological
- Basic care, comfort: 7-13%
- Including, but not limited to: assistive devices, mobility, nutrition, hygiene, etc.
- Pharmacological therapies: 10-16%
- Including, but not limited to: adverse effects, contraindications, dosing, pain management, etc.
- Risk potential reduction: 9-15%
- Including, but not limited to: vital signs, diagnostic tests, laboratory tests and values, therapeutic procedures, etc.
- Physiological adaptation: 7-13%
- Including, but not limited to: body systems changes, medical emergencies, fluids, electrolyte imbalances, etc.