Which statement made by the graduate nurse indicates understanding of the NCLEX-RN® exam passing score?
a. "Candidates seeking licensure in Califor-nia and New York must score higher.".
b. "The passing score is the same for licen-sure in all states.".
c. "Candidates from BSN programs must score one standard deviation higher than the ADN graduates.".
d. "ADN graduates must answer 80% of the 265 questions correctly to pass.".
B
Every state has the same passing criteria. There is no percentage identified as to the number to get correct. The test has a minimum of 75 questions and a maximum of 265 questions. When the student reaches a passing level of competency or has not reached the passing competency, the test turns off. There is no differentiation in education level or state requirements.
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