The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN is designed to measure one construct, nursing ability. To this end the goal of the NCLEX is to use language that is construct focused without making the exam unnecessarily difficult. A readability analysis is performed on all operational pools. The NCLEX-RN exam does not exceed 1,300 Lexiles and the NCLEX-PN 1,200 Lexiles.
Visit the Technical Brief page for information on the Readability of the NCLEX.