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NCLEX Practice Tests — North Carolina

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

Oversight: North Carolina Board of Nursing

About the North Carolina NCLEX exam

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

  • NCLEX + state licensing fee: approximately $200 NCLEX fee + $75 NC fee.
  • State nursing board: North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).
  • North Carolina is an NLC member; the NCBON was one of the founding members of the original Nurse Licensure Compact.

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

What's in the North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

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

Is the NCLEX exam different in North Carolina?

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

Are these North Carolina practice tests free?

Yes. All of our North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

Study the official NCLEX materials from the North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina.