NCLEX-PN Pass Rate Strategy: How to Pass on Your First Attempt (2026 Data)
Jul 10, 2026
The NCLEX-PN first-time pass rate is nearly 88%, but the repeat pass rate plummets to 42%. This video breaks down the official NCSBN data and gives you a proven strategy to pass on your first try.
We'll cover:
- Why the first attempt is your best chance
- How Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) really works
- The impact of Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) partial credit
- Top reasons candidates fail (and how to avoid them)
- The 60/40 study rule for success
Read the full article for more data and insights: https://open-exam-prep.com/blog/nclex-pn-pass-rate-2026
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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:06 - Scene 1
0:40 - Scene 2
1:12 - Scene 3
1:43 - Scene 4
2:15 - Scene 5
2:46 - Scene 6
3:24 - Next steps
Recommended study resources:
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- Next Generation NCLEX-PN Study Guide 2025-2026: Complete Review + 725 Questions and Detailed Answer Explanations (5 Full-Length Exams): https://www.amazon.com/dp/1998805549?tag=openexamprep-20
- Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-PN® Exam: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0323760023?tag=openexamprep-20
- NCLEX-PN Prep 2025-2026: The Complete Practical Nursing Study Guide with 1000+ Practice Questions, Detailed Answer Explanations, and Proven Strategies to Pass the NCLEX-PN on Your First Try: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBX1D2JR?tag=openexamprep-20
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