The NCLEX-RN tests not only your knowledge but also your ability to think. With critical thinking strategies and targeted practice, Kaplan’s NCLEX-RN Prep (new for 2025) helps you apply nursing knowledge to make safe and competent judgments about client care.

This organized book is packed with practice questions similar to those you'll see on the next generation of the NCLEX exam (NGN), as well as step-by-step instructions to think correctly for each type of question.

Dozens of strategies. Realistic practice.

Step-by-step instructions for tackling each type of question on the NCLEX-RN, including Matrix, Multiple Response (e.g., Select all that apply), Cloze, Drag-and-Drop, Highlight, Bowtie, Trend, and 4-Option Multiple Choice.

10 critical thinking pathways to understand what NCLEX-RN questions are asking.

8 practice sets at the end of each chapter to put critical thinking principles into practice.

Full practice exam to measure your progress.

Detailed rationales for all answers, both correct and incorrect.

Instructions for accessing Kaplan’s full online NCLEX-RN exam—which represents all 8 NCLEX client needs categories—FREE!

Special guidance with review content, organized according to the exam's "Client Needs" framework.

Updated appendices of usable nursing terms and medical abbreviations for quick reference.

Kaplan has 80 years of experience in education, and our proven strategies have helped many students achieve their goals.

Pages: 576, Year of Publication: 0605, Dimensions: 21.3x21.3cm