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Build your NCLEX study plan in 30 seconds.
Enter your exam date and free hours. Get a week-by-week NCLEX plan, weighted by the official NCLEX-RN test plan.
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Pick your date and hours, then press Build my plan. You get:
- A row for every week until your exam
- Three phases: foundation, practice and final review
- Study time per content area, by its share of the exam
How it works
How is the NCLEX-RN content weighted?
The planner gives each area study time in proportion to its share of the exam. These ranges come from the NCLEX-RN test plan that NCSBN published for exams from 1 April 2026. To test yourself across them, try 30 free NCLEX practice questions, or study with a teacher in the live NCLEX classes.
| Client needs area | Share of the exam |
|---|---|
| Management of Care | 15 to 21% |
| Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies | 13 to 19% |
| Physiological Adaptation | 11 to 17% |
| Safety and Infection Prevention and Control | 10 to 16% |
| Reduction of Risk Potential | 9 to 15% |
| Health Promotion and Maintenance | 6 to 12% |
| Psychosocial Integrity | 6 to 12% |
| Basic Care and Comfort | 6 to 12% |
The three phases
What does a good NCLEX study plan include?
- 01
Foundation
Review each content area in order of weight, with a short question set after every topic.
- 02
Practice
Mixed timed questions and case studies, with a mock exam every two weeks.
- 03
Final review
Full-length mocks, your weakest areas, and a rest day before the exam.
FAQ
How long should I study for the NCLEX?
How long should I study for the NCLEX-RN?
The time you need for NCLEX-RN study depends on your starting point and your weekly hours. Many working nurses plan for about three months of steady study; the NCLEX study planner shows how your own date and hours divide into phases.
How many hours a week should I study?
Ten to fifteen focused hours a week, spread over most days, is a realistic NCLEX study target for many working nurses.
Is the NCLEX study planner official?
No. The study planner is a planning aid built by Focused Nursing Prep Classes. The content areas and their weightings come from the official NCLEX-RN test plan published by NCSBN.
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