As of April 1, 2026, the NCLEX test plan has evolved with subtle but critical shifts in how clinical judgment is tested, especially through Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) item types like case studies and ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...

The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is used by every state regulatory board to determine if an applicant is ready to become a nurse. This exam has been used by the states since it was ...

As nursing students face the 2026 NCLEX and Chamberlain's updated clinical evaluations, the stakes for therapeutic communication have never been higher. Recent study guides and OSCE checklists ...