NCLEX Practice Tests — Illinois
Free practice tests for the Illinois NCLEX exam, written from the Illinois Secretary of State handbook and federal standards.
Oversight: Illinois Board of NursingChoose a practice test
RN: Safe and Effective Care Environment
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IllinoisRN: Health Promotion and Maintenance
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IllinoisRN: Psychosocial Integrity
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IllinoisRN: Physiological Integrity
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IllinoisPN: Coordinated Care
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IllinoisPN: Health Promotion and Maintenance
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IllinoisPN: Psychosocial Integrity
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
IllinoisPN: Physiological Integrity
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
Step-by-stepIllinois NCLEX Licensing Guide
How to get licensed in Illinois, step by step.
About the Illinois NCLEX exam
The Illinois NCLEX exam is administered by the Illinois Secretary of State. Like every state, Illinois adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- NCLEX + state licensing fee: approximately $200 NCLEX fee + $50 IL fee.
- State nursing board: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Illinois is NOT an NLC member state; nurses must hold a separate Illinois licence to practise there.
To get started, read the official Illinois handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 70%, and then schedule your exam with the Illinois Secretary of State.
What's in the Illinois exam: Practice questions modeled on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), organized by client need category as defined by the NCSBN test plan.
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Practice test FAQs
How do I get a NCLEX license in Illinois?
In general you must meet the eligibility requirements, complete any required education or training, and pass the required knowledge test (and, where applicable, a skills test) administered through the Illinois Board of Nursing. The exact steps, fees, and documents are set by Illinois and are covered in the guide above.
Is the NCLEX exam different in Illinois?
The core knowledge tested is similar across states, but Illinois sets its own specific rules, procedures, passing requirements, and any state-law content. That is why it is important to study materials specific to Illinois, which our NCLEX practice tests are written to reflect.
Are these Illinois practice tests free?
Yes. All of our Illinois NCLEX practice questions are completely free, with no sign-up or payment required, and every question includes a full explanation. You can start practicing immediately on desktop or mobile.
How should I prepare for the NCLEX exam in Illinois?
Study the official NCLEX materials from the Illinois Board of Nursing, focus on the most heavily tested topics, and take practice tests until you consistently score above the passing threshold. You can start with the Illinois NCLEX practice tests for this state.
Where can I learn more about the NCLEX exam format and scoring?
Our NCLEX exam guide explains the test format, scoring, what is covered, and study strategies that apply in every state, including Illinois.