👋 Hey there, and welcome to the Blueprint Nursing blog! We get how nerve-wracking it can be to gear up for the NCLEX—trust us, we’ve been there. That’s why our team of expert nurses put together tons of free resources to help conquer your test anxiety and pass the NCLEX on the first try! Here’s what you’ll find:
✨ Study tips & how to make an NCLEX game plan
✨ Test-taking strategies to help with anxiety
✨ FAQs about the NCLEX format, question types, & more
We’re here for you every step of the way to becoming a real-deal RN! 💙
Let’s talk about something that enters each of our minds during nursing school: is the NCLEX hard? It’s kind of a strange question when you think about it. We take exams in our prerequisite courses, before nursing school, in nursing…
Hi! I’m Nicole, an MSN-ED and RN with Blueprint Nursing. I’ve been a practicing nurse for eight years, and I’d like to share with you how I created my study method in nursing school that helped me get through my…
Effective April 2026 If you’ve heard that the NCLEX-RN test plan is changing in April 2026, take a deep breath. You do not need to panic! The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) updates the NCLEX-RN test plan…
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love seems to be on everyone’s mind. We buy all the roses and chocolates to give to our loved ones, but what are we doing for ourselves? As nurses, we spend all of…
In previous posts we’ve addressed a common question: “Can you tell if you failed the NCLEX right away?” Today, we’ll address another question students often have: “Can I know whether I failed the NCLEX at 85 questions?” To answer it,…
You might have seen the headlines: the NCLEX pass rate decreased from 91.25% to 86.7% in 2025 for first-time test-takers in the US. And if this has you feeling a little anxious, you’re not alone! After all, the only thing…
Congratulations on finishing your nursing school journey! You were accepted into nursing school, took all of the exams, and gained many hours of experience through clinical practice. But, there’s one thing left to do: take the NCLEX! If you’re like…
Are NCLEX practice questions not your thing? Do the initials “NGN” make you feel stressed? If you answered yes to either question, this post is for you! Before we jump in, remember the NCLEX is testing your ability to be…
If there’s one burn assessment tool you’re guaranteed to see on the NCLEX it’s the Rule of Nines. This quick-and-easy method helps you estimate how much of a patient’s body surface area (BSA) has been burned. Knowing this calculation will…
Studying for the NCLEX and feeling overwhelmed by medication questions? You’re not alone! Metronidazole (also known by its brand name Flagyl) is one of those medications that loves to show up on the NCLEX, and for good reason—it’s commonly prescribed…