SPRINGFIELD, IL NCLEX® PREP COURSES

Studying for the NCLEX in Springfield, IL

Springfield is a great place to study for the NCLEX – find a library, a cafe, or a bookstore and get started on your dream of getting into nursing school. We've assembled data on the top nursing schools in the Springfield area, the best options for NCLEX prep in Springfield, and the most popular NCLEX test centers. The NCLEX is a computer-based test, offered year-round at several testing centers in Illinois. Once you are eligible to take the NCLEX®, and have received an Authorization to Test (ATT) from Pearson Vue, it's time to schedule your NCLEX test date! It's recommended that you start prepping three months before the exam.

The NCLEX-RN® exam is pass/fail based on your ability to answer passing-level questions correctly. On Test Day, you will see anywhere from 75 to 265 questions and have up to 6 hours to complete the exam.

Most people studying for the NCLEX spend about three months actively preparing. Once you've decided on a test date, you'll be more motivated to study. Whether you choose to use a book, apps, or local or online NCLEX prep courses like the ones we've recommended below, you'll want to structure your study time early. Note that if there's not a convenient class option in Springfield, you'll likely find a live course online that can help you get a passing score.