The exam is hard.
Your prep doesn't have to be.
We match you with a nursing educator who's been through it — someone who knows the exam cold and knows how to get you ready for it.
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Two exams. One expert team.
Not sure which one you're taking? Your advisor will help you figure it out on the first call.
NCLEX-PN
Graduates of practical nursing programs who want to become Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses.
- 85–205 questions
- 5-hour time limit
- Stable patient care & safety
- Basic pharmacology
- ~90–92% national pass rate
NCLEX-RN
Graduates of associate or bachelor's nursing programs pursuing Registered Nurse licensure.
- 75–265 questions
- 6-hour time limit
- Advanced clinical judgment
- Care management & delegation
- ~85–90% national pass rate
From sign-up to passing — here's the path.
Tell us where you're at
Fill out a short form — which exam, your test date, and what's giving you trouble. No pressure, no commitment.
Meet your tutor
We hand-match you with a nursing educator based on your exam, your learning style, and your schedule.
Build real clinical thinking
Sessions focus on the gaps — NGN case studies, pharmacology, clinical judgment — not just content dumps.
Walk in confident. Walk out licensed.
Your tutor and advisor stay with you all the way to exam day — and celebrate with you after.
A tutor, not a course.
Generic prep courses give everyone the same content. We give you a tutor who figures out exactly what you need — and spends every hour closing that gap.
Everything the NCLEX tests.
Nothing catches you off guard on test day.
- Coordinated Care & Care Planning Prioritizing patient needs and organizing safe, effective care
- Safety & Infection Control Preventing harm and managing infection risks in clinical settings
- Basic Care & Comfort Meeting fundamental physical and emotional patient needs
- Pharmacological Therapies Medication administration, side effects, and safe drug practices
- Risk Reduction & Physiological Adaptation Recognizing complications and responding to changes in condition
- Health Promotion & Maintenance Supporting wellness, prevention, and patient education
- NGN Question Strategies Mastering new question formats including case studies and extended response
- Management of Care & Delegation Leading care teams, delegating tasks, and managing complex caseloads
- Advanced Clinical Judgment Analyzing patient data, forming diagnoses, and making sound decisions
- Complex Pharmacology & IV Therapy High-alert medications, drip calculations, and adverse reaction management
- Ethical & Legal Nursing Practice Patient rights, informed consent, scope of practice, and advocacy
- Physiological Integrity & Adaptation Managing acute conditions, emergencies, and complex physiological changes
- Psychosocial Integrity Mental health, coping, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention
- NGN Unfolding Case Studies Multi-step patient scenarios that test layered clinical reasoning
Ready when you are.
Tell us your exam. We'll handle the rest.
The stuff people actually ask.
The NCLEX-PN is for graduates of practical nursing programs and leads to an LPN or LVN license. It focuses on foundational, hands-on care for stable patients. The NCLEX-RN is for associate or bachelor's degree graduates and leads to an RN license. It tests advanced clinical judgment, care management, and complex decision-making. Both use Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) but differ in question count, time limits, and depth of content.
It depends on where you're starting from and how much time you have. Many students see strong results with 5–15 hours of focused 1-on-1 prep. We offer a pay-as-you-go model so you can start with one session and add more as needed — or save with a bulk package if you want a full program. Your advisor will recommend the right approach after your first call.
Yes — all NCLEX tutoring is available fully online. Sessions run via video call with screen sharing, digital practice questions, and real-time feedback. If you're near one of our locations and prefer in-person, we can explore that too.
The NGN is an updated exam format from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing that puts a much heavier emphasis on clinical judgment. It introduces new question types — unfolding case studies, extended multiple response, highlight-in-text, and more. Our tutors are fully trained on all NGN formats.
A lot of our students come to us after a first or second attempt. Failing doesn't mean you don't know nursing — it often means the way you were studying wasn't working. We start by figuring out exactly what went wrong and build from there. Many of these students end up being our biggest success stories.
Your license is waiting.
Let's get you there.
Connect with an Ivy Bound advisor today. We'll match you with the right tutor and build a plan around your exam date.
Pay as you go · Online & flexible · No long-term commitment