How to Become a Nurse:
Your Nursing Career Guide

How to Study for Your NCLEX-PN
What do you need to know when preparing for your NCLEX-PN? How can you pass the first time? What’s the best way to study? Is there a study guide? Are there any special tips? You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Have a look at our free NCLEX practice questions -- no registration required! ✨Relax! We have a few answers to these questions. Let’s g ...

Learn to "Speak NCLEX" Before Your Test Day
Studying for the NCLEX? Passing your state boards is the final step to becoming a licensed nursing professional. As you prepare to sit for your exam, it’s helpful to learn to “speak NCLEX.” The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) uses consistent language and terms throughout the test. You’ll want to become familiar with them, so you’re more confident about the questions. NCSBN states, “The exa ...

How Long Is Nursing School?
Earning a nursing degree is the first step any prospective nurse takes in the course of becoming a nurse. Nursing school is where you learn all of the essential skills needed to perform the duties of a nurse and includes classroom training and clinical experience. You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Have a look at our free NCLEX practice questions -- no registrat ...

How to Develop Your Personal NCLEX Study Plan
You’ve graduated from nursing school, registered with your State Board of Nursing, paid your fees, and scheduled your NCLEX test day. That’s a lot! You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Have a look at our free NCLEX practice questions -- no registration required! ✨Now it’s time to settle down and prepare for the exam. Before you jump in, think ...

Anatomy of an NCLEX Question
Studying for your NCLEX means taking hundreds of practice tests. That’s okay! It’s a great way to prepare to sit for your exam for several reasons: Once you understand the structure of NCLEX questions, and how to “dissect” them, you have an automatic edge on Test Day. Just taking a few seconds to consider each question can provide a lot of information and increase the odds of getting it right. If you haven’t a ...

NCLEX Study Guide
Overview of the Examination NCLEX-RN vs NCLEX-PN Test Subjects Pre-Exam Checklist Study Tips Next Step After Passing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Passing the NCLEX is the final step on your journey to becoming a licensed nurse. If you want to prepare for your NCLEX, but aren’t sure how to get started, Nurse Plus has put together a comprehensive NCLEX study guide. With our guide, you’ll find everything you need to cr ...

Types of NCLEX Questions and How They Are Written
As you prepare to sit for your National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the last step to becoming a professional nurse, it’s important to understand what types of questions you’ll be answering on the day of your test. You’re reading one of our “Nursing Career Guide” articles. Need to practice for your upcoming exam? Have a look at our free NCLEX practice questions -- no registration required! ✨The quest ...

NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN: What to Know Before You Study
Congratulations! You’ve got your nursing degree! With your diploma from an accredited college or university, you’ve made a huge step towards your dream of becoming a Licensed Nurse. You’re almost there! Now, it’s time to study for your National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). You’ve already got a solid foundation of nursing knowledge and clinical skills. The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN are standardized tests that i ...

How to Become a Registered Nurse
What is an RN? Where do they Work? The Difference Between an LPN and an RN How to Become a Registered Nurse Educational Requirements The Different Types Salaries by State Job Outlook Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Additional Resources Final ThoughtsWhat Is a Registered Nurse? Registered nurses are nurses that hold a nursing diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), ...