Extended Time Length
for the NCLEX-RN:
Beginning October 1, 2004 ,
the maximum time length for the administration of the NCLEX-RN examination
will increase from five hours to six. The maximum number
of items candidates may receive on the NCLEX-RN will continue to be
265 and there will be no changes to the NCLEX-RN ®
Test Plan. Please note that the maximum administration time for the
NCLEX-PN will continue to be five hours. There will
be no increase in the candidate examination fee based on this addition
of extra time.