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This official NCSBN document is your definitive resource for understanding the Next Generation NCLEX-RN (NGN) exam’s structure, content, and expectations for 2023. Developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), this guide provides a detailed roadmap for nursing students and professionals preparing for the updated RN licensing exam. It is critical for candidates adapting to the NGN’s emphasis on scenario-based critical thinking , patient-centered care , and real-world clinical judgment . Key Features of the NGN Test Plan 2023 Comprehensive Exam Overview Format Details : Breakdown of the NGN’s adaptive testing structure, including scenario-based questions , multistep decision-making , and case simulations . Competency Domains : Explains the four core competencies tested: Safety Patient/Humanistic Care Clinical Judgment Systems Thinking Question Types : Describes new formats like hotspot questions , drag-and-drop interactions , and prioritization scenarios . 2023 Updates & Changes Alignment with Practice Standards : Highlights revisions to reflect current nursing practices and evidence-based guidelines. Focus on Critical Thinking : Emphasizes the NGN’s shift from memorization to applying knowledge in complex patient scenarios . Scoring Algorithms : Explains how the adaptive exam adjusts question difficulty based on test-taker performance. Content Specifications Priority Topics : Lists high-frequency exam areas, such as patient assessment , medication management , health promotion , and emergency care . Case Study Examples : Provides sample scenarios to illustrate how the NGN evaluates clinical reasoning. Competency-Based Scoring : Details how the exam measures your ability to prioritize, analyze, and problem-solve in real-world settings. Study Strategies & Resources Preparation Tips : Includes guidance on adapting study plans to the NGN’s format, such as practicing scenario analysis and time management . Practice Materials : Recommends resources for simulating NGN-style questions and building confidence. Weakness Identification : Tools to target knowledge gaps in specific competency areas. Why This Guide Stands Out? Official NCSBN Source : Directly aligned with the exam’s 2023 specifications, ensuring accuracy and relevance. 2023 Updates : Reflects the latest changes to the NGN, including new question types and scoring criteria. Practical Focus : Bridges theory and practice by emphasizing patient-centered care and systems-based decision-making . Confidence-Boosting : Equips candidates with strategies to handle the NGN’s adaptive and scenario-based challenges. Perfect for: Nursing students preparing for the 2023 NGN exam . Graduates needing to understand NGN’s updated format. Nurses seeking to refresh skills for licensure. What You’ll Get Test Plan Breakdown : Detailed exam structure, competencies, and question types. 2023 Updates Summary : Key changes to the NGN format and content. Study Strategies : Tips for mastering scenario-based questions and critical thinking. Case Examples : Realistic scenarios to practice NGN-style problem-solving. Boost Your NGN Success with This Guide The Next Generation NCLEX-RN Test Plan 2023 is your official blueprint for navigating the NGN’s challenges. Whether you’re struggling with clinical judgment scenarios, systems thinking, or adapting to the exam’s adaptive format, this guide provides the clarity and direction needed to achieve first-time success .

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Mission Statement
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Purpose and Functions
The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through which nursing regulatory bodies act and counsel together on matters of common
interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing.
The major functions of NCSBN include developing the NCLEX-RN® and NCLEX-PN® Examinations, performing policy analysis and promoting
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Table of Contents

I. Background. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

II. 2023 NCLEX-RN® Test Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Beliefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Classification of Cognitive Levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Test Plan Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
‚ Client Needs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
‚ Integrated Processes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
‚ Clinical Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Distribution of Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview of Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safe and Effective Care Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
‚ Management of Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
‚ Safety and Infection Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Health Promotion and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Psychosocial Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Physiological Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
‚ Basic Care and Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
‚ Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
‚ Reduction of Risk Potential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
‚ Physiological Adaptation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

III. Administration of the NCLEX-RN® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Examination Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The Passing Standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Similar Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reviewing Answers and Guessing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Scoring the NCLEX® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
‚ Computerized Adaptive Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
‚ Pretest Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
‚ Passing and Failing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
‚ Scoring Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
‚ Types of Items on the NCLEX-RN®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
‚ NCLEX® Terminology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
‚ Examination Security and Confidentiality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
‚ Tutorial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18



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Appendix A
Sample Content. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Safe and Effective Care Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
‚ Management of Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
‚ Safety and Infection Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Health Promotion and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Psychosocial Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Physiological Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
‚ Basic Care and Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
‚ Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
‚ Reduction of Risk Potential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
‚ Physiological Adaptation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix B
Item Writing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Appendix C
References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54




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