Studying for the NCLEX but don't know where to start? Our free adaptive diagnostic identifies your weak areas in just 15 minutes—no sign-up required to see your results.
🎯 What Is the NCLEX Diagnostic?
It's a 30-question adaptive test that works like the real NCLEX CAT (Computerized Adaptive Testing). Questions get harder or easier based on your answers, giving us enough data to pinpoint which NCLEX domains need the most work.
After you finish, you'll see exactly where you stand across all NCLEX content areas—no account required to view results.
How It Works
Answer 30 adaptive questions
The diagnostic adapts difficulty after every answer, just like the real NCLEX. Most students finish in 30-40 minutes.
See your weak areas instantly
Get a breakdown of your performance across all NCLEX domains: Pharmacology, Safety, Management of Care, Physiological Adaptation, and more.
Get a personalized study plan (upgrade)
Upgrade to the Professional Exams plan to unlock a starter study plan, detailed explanations, and unlimited retakes. The plan adapts as you prove mastery.
Why Take the Diagnostic?
Know your baseline
Stop guessing which topics to study first. The diagnostic tells you exactly where you need to focus.
Practice like the real exam
Experience adaptive difficulty that adjusts to your performance—just like the NCLEX CAT algorithm.
Fast and free
15 minutes to complete, instant results. No credit card, no trial period—just a free diagnostic.
Track improvement over time
Retake the diagnostic as you study to see measurable progress across all NCLEX domains.
What You'll Learn from Your Results
- Domain-level performance: See how you performed in Pharmacology, Safety & Infection Control, Management of Care, Physiological Adaptation, and other NCLEX categories.
- Estimated ability: Get a rough sense of where you'd fall on the NCLEX passing scale (we can't predict pass/fail, but we can show relative strength).
- Weak-spot priorities: Find out which domains need the most work before exam day.
- Confidence gaps: Identify topics where you're guessing versus topics where you truly know the material.
💡 Want to Track Progress?
The free diagnostic gives you one attempt to establish your baseline. Want to retake it after studying? Start the Professional Exams plan to unlock unlimited retakes, detailed explanations for every question, and progress tracking across domains.
Is This Really Free?
Yes. You get one free attempt without creating an account. You'll see your domain breakdown and identify weak areas—no credit card, no email required.
What's included in the free diagnostic: Adaptive CAT testing, domain-level performance breakdown, and estimated ability level.
What requires a paid plan: Detailed explanations for every answer, unlimited retakes to track improvement, and a personalized study plan that adapts as you prove mastery. These are included with the Professional Exams plan.
What Happens After the Diagnostic?
After you complete your free diagnostic attempt, you have two options:
Option 1: Just View Your Results (No Sign-Up)
See your domain breakdown, identify weak areas, and use that info to guide your own study plan with whatever resources you prefer. Note: The free diagnostic doesn't include detailed explanations for why answers are correct or incorrect.
Option 2: Unlock Explanations + Study Plan (Professional Exams)
Start the Professional Exams plan to unlock detailed explanations for every question, unlimited retakes to track progress, and a personalized study plan that adapts as you prove mastery. Your diagnostic results will be saved automatically.
Who Should Take This?
Just started studying
Find out which topics to prioritize from day one instead of guessing.
Exam in 2-4 weeks
Identify last-minute weak spots and focus your final review where it matters most.
Retaking the NCLEX
Figure out what went wrong last time and create a targeted study plan for your next attempt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 30 questions really enough for a diagnostic?
Yes, for a statistically useful baseline. Adaptive testing is more efficient than traditional exams—each question gives us more information because difficulty adjusts based on your performance. 30 adaptive questions can reveal patterns that would take 100+ random questions to identify.
Will this predict if I pass the NCLEX?
No. A 30-question diagnostic can't reliably predict NCLEX pass/fail. What it can do is show you which domains are weak so you can focus your study time. Think of it as a compass, not a crystal ball.
Do I have to create an account to see my results?
No. You can take the diagnostic and view your domain breakdown without signing up. However, the free version doesn't include explanations. The Professional Exams plan unlocks detailed explanations, unlimited retakes, and a personalized study plan.
Can I retake the diagnostic later?
Yes, with the Professional Exams plan. The diagnostic gives you one free attempt without signup to establish your baseline. After that, upgrade to unlock unlimited retakes and track your improvement over time.
Why don't I see explanations for my answers?
The free diagnostic shows you which answers were correct or incorrect, but doesn't include detailed explanations. This helps you identify weak areas quickly. The Professional Exams plan unlocks full explanations for every question, so you can learn from mistakes and understand the reasoning behind each answer.
How is this different from other NCLEX practice tests?
Most practice tests give you a fixed set of questions at random difficulty. This diagnostic uses adaptive testing—questions get harder or easier based on your answers, just like the real NCLEX. That means we need fewer questions to identify your weak spots accurately.
Ready to find your weak spots?
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🎓 Built for Real NCLEX Prep
LRNRS was built by people who understand adaptive testing and evidence-based learning. This isn't a generic quiz—it's a statistically-informed diagnostic that actually tells you where to focus.
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