How Hard Is the NCLEX in 2026? (Pass Rates, Format & Top 5 Hardest Topics)

How hard is the NCLEX? 🩺 87-89% first-time pass rate for U.S. grads, but only 45-50% for retakers. Here's everything you need to know. In this video, you'll learn: ✅ NCLEX-RN vs NCLEX-PN pass rates compared ✅ How Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works ✅ Client Needs breakdown: what's actually on the exam ✅ BSN vs ADN vs International pass rate differences ✅ 5 hardest topics including Next Gen NCLEX changes 📚 FREE NCLEX-RN Practice Questions: https://open-exam-prep.com/exams/nclex-rn 📖 Full Study Guide: https://open-exam-prep.com/blog/how-hard-is-nclex-2026 🤖 Ask Our AI Tutor Any Question: https://open-exam-prep.com ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - NCLEX Difficulty: The Honest Truth 0:25 - Exam Quick Facts 0:55 - Pass Rates (RN vs PN, BSN vs ADN) 1:25 - Client Needs Content Breakdown 1:50 - 5 Hardest NCLEX Topics 2:20 - First-Attempt Strategy ⚠️ Repeat pass rate drops to 45-50%. Your first attempt matters most. #NCLEX #NCLEXPrep #NCLEXRN #NCLEXPN #NCLEXPassRate #HowHardIsNCLEX #NursingExam #NursingStudent #FreeNCLEXPrep #NextGenNCLEX #NCLEXStudyGuide #NursingSchool #ExamPrep