Top NCLEX Test Taking Strategies
You’ve signed up for the Next Gen NCLEX (NGN) and have a study plan ready to go. Now, you want to know the best way to approach the exam. To help build your confidence and set you up for success…
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✨ Study tips & how to make an NCLEX game plan
✨ Test-taking strategies to help with anxiety
✨ FAQs about the NCLEX format, question types, & more
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This Study Technique Got Me Through Nursing School
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…
The NCLEX Pass Rate is Decreasing: Here’s Why & How to Still Pass in 2026
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…
How to Study for the NCLEX in 2026
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…
How to Answer NCLEX Practice Questions in 2026
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…
Metronidazole Nursing Considerations: Your NCLEX Study Guide
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Take a Look Inside the Blueprint NCLEX Qbank!
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How to Make an NCLEX Cram Sheet
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50 Most Common Medications for NCLEX Prep: Ultimate Cheat Sheet
Does the word “pharmacology” or “medications” give you anxiety? If so, you are in good company! To help reduce some of the stress you may be feeling about the exam, let’s talk about the 50 most common medications for the…