NCLEX
National Council Licensure Examination
NCLEX
The National Council Licensure Examination, (NCLEX) is a national exam that all nursing students must pass in order to become a licensed registered nurse in the United States and Canada. It determines whether you are a registered nurse or not and if it's safe for you to begin practice as an entry-level nurse.
The four main focus areas of the exam are as follows:
- Providing a safe and effective care environment
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Psychosocial integrity
- Physiological integrity
Topics to be covered on the NCLEX?
- Management of Care/Coordinated Care
- Basic Care and Comfort
- Health Promotion and Comfort
- Psychological Integrity
- Physiological Adaptation
- Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
- Reduction of Risk Potential
Gateway to prepare for the exam
1.Know what to expect
2.Develop a concrete study plan
3.Form a study group
4.Use relevant resources
5.Answer practice questions perfectly
6.Take study breaks
7.Maintain a routine
8.Be consistent with your practice
Exam cost *yet to be finalized
The cost for taking the NCLEX-RN exam is $200. Your application is valid for one (1) year from the date your application is received. If your application is incomplete, you will have this one year to complete the requirements.
| Particulars | Amount (Rs) | Amount (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Issuance of Passport | 10,000 | |
| IELTS exam fee | 25300 | |
| OET | 334 | |
| PLAB 1 | 247 | |
| PLAB 2 | 906 | |
| Epic Verification | 250 | |
| Standard visitor visa fees | 1500 | |
| Airfare round trip | 700 | |
| GMC registration | 153 | |
| Rent and living expenses in the UK | 500-600 | |
| Police Clearance | 800 | |
| TB clearance certificate (IOM) | - | |
| Tier 2 visa (General- Health & Care visa) | 232 | |
| Airfare – one way- 400 GBP | 400 | |
| Living expenses (1-2 months)- 1000- 1500 GBP | 1000-1500 | |
| Total | - | - |
Frequently asked questions about NCLEX
All U.S. boards of nursing use the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
However, you failed the NCLEX the first time around, it can take you anywhere from six weeks to six MONTHS to adequately prepare to take it again. Two to three months is the average amount of time it takes repeat test-takers.