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 ...
What is CAT: The NCLEX CAT adapts each question to your ability, aiming for 95% certainty on pass/fail outcomes before ending the test. Why it matters: CAT reduces irrelevant questions, enhances ...