How to Solve a Difficult NCLEX Question
Do you feel stuck when you encounter a difficult question as you study for your NCLEX? Do you feel overwhelmed by the information that’s presented? And unsure again, when you consider the options? Do you sometimes wonder ...

Why Be a Perioperative Nurse
Thinking about a specialty for your nursing career? One of the highest in demand is a perioperative nurse (formerly called a surgical nurse or operating room nurse). With expanding hospital surgical departments, the grow ...
Common Formula Calculations for Medications and IV Infusions
Every nurse must know how to calculate medication dosages and intravenous drip rates. Even with current technology that lets IV pumps compute the flow rates, nurses should be prepared to perform manual calculations t ...

Nurse Plus: Nursing Code of Ethics 2025
Every ten years the American Nurses Association updates the Code of Ethics for Nurses (Code). The latest version was released on January 29, 2025. The Code reflects the ever-evolving practice of nursing and serves ...

How Many Questions Are on the NCLEX?
“How many questions are on the NCLEX?” is a question that Nurse Plus often gets. We understand that you want to be as prepared as possible for your exam day, so here are some helpful answers—and PRO TIPS--to put your m ...

How many times can I take the NCLEX?
“How many times can I take the NCLEX?”If you’re asking this question, chances are you did not pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and are wondering when you can try again—and what to do next t ...

NCLEX Boot Camps: Pros and Cons
As you study for your NCLEX, should you consider enrolling in a boot camp? The idea of preparing for the examination in a compressed time frame can sound appealing. But will it be adequate to pass NCLEX on your firs ...

NCLEX and License Costs
How much does it cost to take your NCLEX and get your nursing license?There are a few expenses that are required before you can obtain your state license to practice as a professional nurse: NC ...

NCLEX Pass Rates and Resources
“Will I pass my NCLEX?” “Do the Next Generation (NGN) test items make it more difficult?” “What are the pass rates since NCLEX added the ongoing case studies?”Nurse Plus receives queries like these all the tim ...