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The NCLEX examination is designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the safe and effective practice of nursing at the entry level.

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The practice of nursing requires knowledge of the health needs of clients as well as an understanding of integrated processes fundamental to nursing practice. Client Needs is used as the framework for both RN and PN test plans. NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations may include items written at various cognitive levels.1, 2. The majority of items are written at the application or higher levels of cognitive ability levels. In general, if the age or age category of the client is not stated in an item, it can be understood that the client is an adult.

For in-detail exam specifications, visit the official web site of National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) at http://www.ncsbn.org.

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