NCLEX Practice Tests — South Carolina
Free practice tests for the South Carolina NCLEX exam, written from the South Carolina Board of Nursing handbook and federal standards.
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RN: Safe and Effective Care Environment
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
South CarolinaRN: Health Promotion and Maintenance
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
South CarolinaRN: Psychosocial Integrity
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
South CarolinaRN: Physiological Integrity
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
South CarolinaPN: Coordinated Care
25-question practice · 25-question mock exam · 70% to pass
South CarolinaPN: Health Promotion and Maintenance
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
South CarolinaPN: Psychosocial Integrity
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
South CarolinaPN: Physiological Integrity
20-question practice · 20-question mock exam · 70% to pass
Step-by-stepSouth Carolina NCLEX Licensing Guide
How to get licensed in South Carolina, step by step.
About the South Carolina NCLEX exam
South Carolina Board of Nursing. Like every state, South Carolina adopts the federal standards as a baseline and adds state-specific requirements, fees, and procedures.
- NCLEX + state licensing fee: approximately $200 NCLEX fee + $100 SC fee.
- State nursing board: South Carolina Board of Nursing.
- South Carolina is an NLC member; compact licence holders can use their licence to practise in South Carolina without a separate application.
To get started, read the official South Carolina handbook (linked above), practice with the tests on this page until you consistently score above 70%, and then schedule your exam with the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
What's in the South 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.
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Practice test FAQs
How do I get a NCLEX license in South 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 South Carolina Board of Nursing. The exact steps, fees, and documents are set by South Carolina and are covered in the guide above.
Is the NCLEX exam different in South Carolina?
The core knowledge tested is similar across states, but South 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 South Carolina, which our NCLEX practice tests are written to reflect.
Are these South Carolina practice tests free?
Yes. All of our South 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 South Carolina?
Study the official NCLEX materials from the South 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 South 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 South Carolina.