Yes, nursing students must pass the NCLEX-PN exam to become licensed and work as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in the United States. FVI School of Nursing and Technology’s practical nursing program in Florida prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the NCLEX and launch their rewarding careers as LPNs.
What Is the NCLEX?
The first step to becoming an LPN is to enroll and complete a practical nursing program at an accredited school like FVI. Once students graduate, they can sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for practical nurses. The NCLEX-PN is a standardized computer adaptive test that measures nursing competence in several content areas, including:
- Basic care and comfort
- Coordinated care
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Pharmacological therapies
- Reduction of risk potential
- Safety and infection control
The NCLEX uses a unique scoring system. As test-takers answer questions, the test continually adjusts based on those responses until it is determined with 95% accuracy that they have either passed or failed. Some takers reach 95% in as few as 80 questions, while others may need to answer the maximum number of questions.
Generally, the better you do, the fewer questions you have to answer. Yet, even if you have to answer every question, you can still pass the NCLEX.
After completing the NCLEX, you should receive your results within six weeks. If you don’t pass the exam on the first try, you can retake it after a mandatory waiting period.
How Does FVI Prepare Students for the NCLEX-PN?
FVI’s accredited nursing school provides nursing students with the tools and skills to feel confident and prepared for the NCLEX in as little as 14 months.
Our practical nursing program in Miami, Florida, was thoughtfully developed to help students become test-ready and excel on the first attempt. The curriculum was created to reflect the exam’s content and incorporates practice exams, review sessions, and study resources to position you for success.
Beyond preparing students for the NCLEX, FVI offers the knowledge and hands-on clinical work nursing students need to thrive in their careers and make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Our practical nursing curriculum is state board-approved, and we only hire the best and brightest faculty members and Success Coaches to guide and support every student along their career path.
Practical nursing students can also access simulation labs and high-quality clinical sites to gain invaluable hands-on experience before starting their nursing careers.
FVI’s practical nursing school in Florida is the first step toward becoming an LPN and launching your healthcare career. To learn more about how we prepare nursing students for the NCLEX, call, visit, or apply now.
