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NCLEX-RN Registered Nurse

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1 Introduction

About the NCLEX-RN Exam Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) How to Use This Course

2 Chapter 2: Management of Care

2.1 Legal Rights and Responsibilities 2.2 Advance Directives and Self-Determination 2.3 Informed Consent Protocols 2.4 Client Advocacy and Rights (HIPAA) 2.5 Assignment, Delegation, and Supervision 2.6 Five Rights of Delegation 2.7 Scope of Practice (RN vs LPN vs UAP) 2.8 Ethical Practice Principles

3 Chapter 3: Safety and Infection Prevention and Control

3.1 Standard Precautions and Hand Hygiene 3.2 Transmission-Based Precautions (Contact, Droplet, Airborne) 3.3 PPE Donning and Doffing Sequences 3.4 Fall Prevention and Restraints 3.5 Fire Safety (RACE/PASS) 3.6 Disaster Triage and Emergency Response

4 Chapter 4: Health Promotion and Maintenance

4.1 Growth and Development (Erikson/Piaget) 4.2 Developmental Stages: Infancy through Older Adult 4.3 Maternal and Newborn Care (Antepartum) 4.4 Intrapartum Care and Fetal Monitoring 4.5 Postpartum Care (BUBBLE-HE) 4.6 Health Screening Guidelines 4.7 Immunization Schedules

5 Chapter 5: Psychosocial Integrity

5.1 Therapeutic Communication Techniques 5.2 Non-Therapeutic Communication (What to Avoid) 5.3 Anxiety Disorders and Mental Health Concepts 5.4 Schizophrenia: Hallucinations and Delusions 5.5 Depression and Suicide Assessment 5.6 Substance Misuse and Withdrawal 5.7 Grief and End-of-Life Care

6 Chapter 6: Basic Care and Comfort

6.1 Mobility and Hazards of Immobility 6.2 Assistive Devices (Crutches, Canes, Walkers) 6.3 Nutrition and Diet Therapy 6.4 Enteral Nutrition (Tube Feeding) 6.5 Bowel Elimination and Ostomy Care 6.6 Urinary Elimination and Catheter Care

7 Chapter 7: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

7.1 Medication Administration Rights 7.2 Medication Calculations 7.3 High-Alert Medications: Insulins 7.4 High-Alert Medications: Anticoagulants 7.5 High-Alert Medications: Opioids 7.6 High-Alert Medications: Digoxin and Electrolytes 7.7 IV Therapy and Complications 7.8 Blood Product Administration 7.9 Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)

8 Chapter 8: Reduction of Risk Potential

8.1 Laboratory Values: Hematology (CBC) 8.2 Laboratory Values: Metabolic Panel (BMP) 8.3 Laboratory Values: Coagulation Studies 8.4 Vital Signs and Trend Recognition 8.5 Perioperative Care (Pre-Op and Post-Op) 8.6 Nasogastric Tubes and Therapeutic Procedures

9 Chapter 9: Physiological Adaptation

9.1 Fluid Imbalances (Hypovolemia and Hypervolemia) 9.2 Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and Acid-Base Balance 9.3 Medical Emergencies: Stroke (CVA) 9.4 Medical Emergencies: Myocardial Infarction (MONA) 9.5 Diabetic Emergencies (Hypoglycemia and DKA) 9.6 Respiratory Conditions (COPD, Pneumonia) 9.7 Cardiac Conditions (Heart Failure) 9.8 Neurological Conditions (Seizures)

How to Use This Course

Key Takeaways Explain This Topic AI

The course is organized by the eight Client Needs categories matching the official NCSBN test plan

Each chapter covers one content category with weight-proportional depth

Practice quizzes throughout test your understanding of key concepts

Use the Clinical Judgment framework when approaching complex questions

• Focus most heavily on Pharmacology (13-19%) and Management of Care (15-21%)
• Last updated: January 2026

Welcome to ExamFinch's free NCLEX-RN study guide! This course is designed to help you master the content and clinical judgment skills needed for the 2026 NCLEX-RN.

Course Structure

This course follows the official NCSBN test plan organization:

• Chapter Content Area Weight
• Chapter 2 Management of Care 15-21%
• Chapter 3 Safety and Infection Prevention and Control 10-16%
• Chapter 4 Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12%
• Chapter 5 Psychosocial Integrity 6-12%
• Chapter 6 Basic Care and Comfort 6-12%
• Chapter 7 Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies 13-19%
• Chapter 8 Reduction of Risk Potential 9-15%
• Chapter 9 Physiological Adaptation 11-17%
• Study Features
• Content Sections

Each section contains clear, exam-focused explanations. We emphasize clinical application over memorization.

Practice Quizzes

Questions throughout test your understanding and help identify areas needing review.

Clinical Judgment Focus

Content is structured around the NCJMM to help you think like a nurse, not just recall facts.

Mnemonics and Memory Aids

High-yield mnemonics (like SPIDERMAN for droplet precautions) help you retain critical information.

• Recommended Study Plan
• Start with the Introduction — Understand the exam format and NCJMM
• Focus on High-Weight Areas — Pharmacology and Management of Care are crucial
• Take Quizzes Actively — Don't skip them; they reinforce learning
• Review Weak Areas — Return to sections where you struggle
• Practice Clinical Judgment — Apply the 6-step model to every scenario
• Time Allocation by Weight

Based on exam weights, allocate your study time accordingly:

• Priority Categories Combined Weight
• High Management of Care, Pharmacology 28-40%
• Medium Safety/Infection, Physiological Adaptation, Risk Reduction 30-48%
• Standard Health Promotion, Psychosocial, Basic Care 18-36%

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