Who Should Attend
International nursing graduates, nursing students nearing graduation, and nurses exploring U.S. RN licensure pathways; examination eligibility must be determined by the relevant U.S. nursing regulatory body.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret the current NCLEX-RN test plan, examination format, and application/eligibility steps without assuming eligibility.
- Apply safe nursing decision-making across major client-needs areas and common care settings.
- Use clinical judgment and prioritization in scenario-based and next-generation item formats.
- Identify knowledge gaps using diagnostic assessments and develop an individualized study plan.
Curriculum & Instructional Hours
| Module | Key Topics | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Orientation & Diagnostic Assessment | Current NCLEX-RN test plan, eligibility overview, item formats, baseline diagnostic, study planning | 8 |
| Management of Care & Safety | Delegation, prioritization, infection prevention, safe care environment, risk reduction | 16 |
| Health Promotion & Psychosocial Integrity | Lifespan care, prevention, mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural considerations | 14 |
| Physiological Integrity I | Basic care, pharmacological and parenteral therapies, medication safety | 18 |
| Physiological Integrity II | Reduction of risk potential, physiological adaptation, acute changes, escalation | 18 |
| Clinical Judgment & NGN-Style Cases | Recognize cues, analyze cues, prioritize hypotheses, generate solutions, take action, evaluate outcomes | 14 |
| Mock Exam, Remediation & Final Plan | Timed practice, item review, weak-area remediation, individual readiness plan | 8 |
Teaching & Assessment
Learning Methods
Instructor-guided review, original/licensed practice questions, timed mock tests, rationale discussions, case-based exercises, and independent practice.
Assessment
Diagnostic and formative quizzes (20%), case-based exercises (30%), practice/mock exams and remediation plan (50%); proposed weights. Mock scores are not official NCLEX results.
Program Outcomes
- Baseline and final mock-exam performance summaries
- Individualized NCLEX-RN study and remediation plan
- Completed case-based clinical judgment practice portfolio
- Test-taking strategy checklist and final learning reflection
