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BoardNational Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. Test Plan 2026
The 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan, developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN), details the content areas for the NCLEX-RN Examination. This plan serves as a guide for candidates, item writers, and examination item classification, aiming to assess the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and clinical judgment required for safe and effective entry-level nursing practice. Its framework is structured around four major Client Needs categories: Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, and Physiological Integrity, while integrating fundamental nursing processes such as caring, clinical judgment, and communication.