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NCLEX-RN CAT

Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) for US RN · NCLEX-RN. One item at a time, timed, with pathway min/max counts and no backtracking. NurseNest practice ability estimates and stopping rules are not official board algorithms or outcomes. Region: US (NCLEX-RN (United States)).

Exam-style delivery: one question at a time, timed, with constraints matched to this pathway.

Session setup

  • Question range: 85–145 items (adaptive length within this band)
  • Time estimate: 5 h
  • Time limit: 300 minutes (enforced in-app when timed mode is on)
  • Experience: Full-length adaptive session: timer enforced, no return to prior items after submit.
  • Navigation: No backtracking after you submit an answer (exam-style).
  • Scoring: Results compare your estimated ability to a pathway passing-standard band (not a government or board certificate).

How CAT works

  • Each response updates the practice ability estimate used for the next item difficulty.
  • Difficulty tracks performance so the session spends precision where you need it.
  • Stopping uses pathway min/max plus NurseNest confidence rules — not a published board CAT function.

After the session

In the app you get a report-style breakdown: estimate band, category performance, strengths, focus areas, and links back into lessons, flashcards, and the question bank for weak topics.

Live inventory

5235 published questions currently match this pathway's bank filters.

CAT sessions sample from the same scoped pool (up to several thousand IDs loaded per run). 200 items are flagged adaptive-eligible in the database; the engine still requires a minimum pool size to start.

Counts reflect published items in the US region for the subscription tier tied to this pathway (NCLEX-RN). Filtered to exam column values: NCLEX-RN, NCLEX_RN.

Start or continue

Launch the in-app CAT shell (one question at a time, timer, exam controls). You can warm up in the question bank first if you prefer.

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