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NCLEX Practice Tests — Massachusetts

Free practice tests for the Massachusetts NCLEX exam, written from the Massachusetts Board of Nursing handbook and federal standards.

Oversight: Massachusetts Board of Nursing

About the Massachusetts NCLEX exam

Massachusetts Board of Nursing. Like every state, Massachusetts adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.

  • NCLEX + state licensing fee: approximately $200 NCLEX fee + $192 MA fee.
  • State nursing board: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
  • Massachusetts is NOT an NLC member; Massachusetts has some of the highest nursing education standards and healthcare wages in the country.

To get started, read the official Massachusetts handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 70%, and then schedule your exam with the Massachusetts Board of Nursing.

What's in the Massachusetts 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.

Practice test FAQs

How do I get a NCLEX license in Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts Board of Nursing. The exact steps, fees, and documents are set by Massachusetts and are covered in the guide above.

Is the NCLEX exam different in Massachusetts?

The core knowledge tested is similar across states, but Massachusetts sets its own specific rules, procedures, passing requirements, and any state-law content. That is why it is important to study materials specific to Massachusetts, which our NCLEX practice tests are written to reflect.

Are these Massachusetts practice tests free?

Yes. All of our Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?

Study the official NCLEX materials from the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.