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Free Next Generation NCLEX-RN Sample Test
Lecturio’s Free Next Generation NCLEX-RN Sample Test was created to help students measure their preparedness and get firsthand experience in a simulated NGN testing.
This sample test comprises 30 realistic questions that blend new NGN item types with traditional NCLEX-RN questions.
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Practice Questions with content review
- Practice all topics and master all NGN question types with 3,900+ realistic questions
- Know where you stand through accurate performance evaluation with realistic partial scoring
- Get additional guidance and pointers from an AI tutor giving you hints and feedback
Lecturio is more than just a Qbank: The practice questions are part of a smart learning platform that acts as your all-in-one study companion throughout nursing school and NCLEX prep.
Frequently asked questions about the new NGN item types
The NCLEX exam is currently undergoing a major update that is going into effect on April 1st, 2023. The new format is intended to more effectively test the skills that are required of nurses in today’s healthcare environment, focusing more strongly on clinical judgment and critical thinking.
- Select all that apply (SATA) (multiple correct responses to choose)
- Bowtie, drag-and-drop, and matrix/grid questions (presenting complex cases requiring you to make multi-step clinical reasonings)
- Highlight questions and hotspot items (selecting a specific part of an image or in a text)
- Fill-in-the-blank, ordered-response items, and others
The Next Gen NCLEX introduces a significant shift in testing format (new, complex question types) and content focus (more emphasis on clinical judgment). Unlike the previous version, this exam emphasizes real-life scenarios and complex case studies. So while the Next Gen NCLEX is not necessarily “harder” in a traditional sense, it demands a higher level of clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
To tackle this challenge, make sure to not only memorize, but always apply what you’re learning to realistic clinical cases! Try Lecturio’s Qbank and NCLEX review courses to not only access real NGN questions to practice, but also get fail-safe strategies and guidance on how to approach them.
Multiple-response items require the test-taker to select more than one correct answer from a list of options.
For extended multiple-choice items, students have to select one best answer from a list and additionally have to provide the reasoning for their response.
Hot spot items assess knowledge with anatomical landmarks, e.g. where to insert IVs or where to listen for a maternal heartbeat. The answer to the question will be given by marking an area on a provided image or graphic.
In highlight-text item type questions, you are required to mark parts of a text that are relevant to your answer.
In these items, the task is to sort the response items in the correct order, usually by drag-and-drop. It could require the student to order the steps of a dressing change, a procedure like a tube insertion, or deciding which client to see most urgently.
- Review the test blueprint: You want to know what to expect!
- Enroll in a review course: Consider taking a Next Gen NCLEX review course. These courses provide a structured study plan, expert guidance, and comprehensive resources that cover all test areas. Check out Lecturio’s full NCLEX prep course here →
- Practice with sample NGN questions in the new format: Make use of Next Gen NCLEX practice questions. Regular practice with these questions helps you become familiar with the new item types and formatting, ensuring there are no surprises on exam day.