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NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN · 2026 NCSBN Test Plan

Prepare with clarity.

Preparation for the registered and practical nursing licensure exams. Study the blueprint, drill questions with a written rationale on every answer, and track your progress by category.

3,505 practice questions, each with a written rationale. Organized by the 2026 NCSBN test plan categories.
3,505
Practice Questions
292
Study Flashcards
414
Glossary Terms
RN + PN
Both Exams Covered
Why it works

The strongest predictor of success is the questions you practice.

Not the brand on the box. Lodestar gives you questions with a plain English explanation on every answer, so a miss becomes a lesson and nothing on exam day is a surprise.

What is inside

No filler, no padded counts
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Practice with rationale

Every question explains why the answer is right, including Next Gen select all that apply.

02

The 2026 test plan categories

The 2026 NCSBN Client Needs categories and weight ranges for both RN and PN, as published.

03

High yield flashcards

Lab values, antidotes, precautions, and priority rules, the facts the exam returns to.

04

Plain English glossary

414 clinical terms defined simply, ready the moment a word stumps you.

05

Mock quiz and readiness

An exam style mixed set, then your accuracy by content area on a saving dashboard.

06

Live coaching

Optional small-group cohorts of up to 10, or private one-on-one sessions on your weak areas.

The exam, by the numbers

The eight content areas

These are the registered nurse weights. Your study time should follow them.

Management of Care15 to 21%
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies13 to 19%
Physiological Adaptation11 to 17%
Safety and Infection Control10 to 16%
Reduction of Risk Potential9 to 15%
Health Promotion and Maintenance6 to 12%
Psychosocial Integrity6 to 12%
Basic Care and Comfort6 to 12%

First time candidates succeed at a much higher rate than repeat testers. Walk in ready the first time.

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Starter
$50 / 30 days
Full question bank with rationales, flashcards, glossary, and the readiness dashboard.
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Focus
$75 / 60 days
Everything in Starter, with 60 day access through test day and RN or PN filtering.
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Complete
$100 / 90 days
Everything in Focus, with 90 day extended access. Best for early starters and repeat testers.
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Group coaching cohort

Five live one-hour video classes on five weekdays in a row, 1:00 to 2:00 pm ET. New cohorts start every Wednesday, and each class is capped at 10 students.

$100
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One-on-one coaching

A private one-hour video session on your weak areas. You pick your time from the calendar after checkout and book within 60 days.

$200
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Good to know

Questions, answered honestly

Which test plan is this based on?
The 2026 NCSBN NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN test plans, effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2029.
Does it cover both RN and PN?
Yes. The blueprint and the question bank cover both, and practice can be filtered to your exam.
Is the real NCLEX scored like the mock here?
No. The real exam is computer adaptive and is not scored as a fixed percentage. The mock here gives a practice score so you can track progress.
What is in the question bank?
3,505 practice questions, each with a written rationale, plus 102 case studies with 612 steps, 292 flashcards, and 414 glossary terms, organized by the 2026 NCSBN test plan categories.
Is this affiliated with the NCSBN?
No. NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN are registered trademarks of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN). Lodestar and Brevmar Holdings, LLC are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by NCSBN.