Understanding the NCLEX exam - Nurse Dojo
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NCLEX Strategy and Test Day Prep 10.1 · Understanding the NCLEX exam
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85, 150, 5, 95
  • 85Minimum questions
  • 150Maximum questions
  • 5Hours, including breaks
  • 95Stops at 95% confidence
Pearl: Short or long exams can be pass or fail.
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