Nurse Licensure & NCLEX Exam Statistics
This annual publication provides nurse licensure activity data for NCSBN's 59 U.S. Member Boards as well as NCLEX statistics by country and state.
2023 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2023 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards, and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.
2024 | Publications
2022 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2022 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards, and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.
2023 | Publications
2021 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2021 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards, and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.
2022 | Publications
2020 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since Jan. 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2020 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.
2021 | Publications
2019 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations and also includes data on the candidates who have been able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada since January 5, 2015. This publication provides a brief overview of how Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) works, how the passing standard is set, and how the pass/fail decision is made at the beginning. The main part of the publication is a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2019 and includes the pass rates by candidate type, degree type and country. In addition, the publication contains NCLEX historical data (e.g., pass rates, passing standards, and volume) since CAT administration started in 1994.
2020 | Publications
2018 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations. On Jan. 5, 2015, the first candidates were able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada. This publication provides a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2018, as well as historical data.
2019 | Publications
2017 NCLEX Examination Statistics
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations. On Jan. 5, 2015, the first candidates were able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada. This publication provides a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2017, as well as historical data.
2018 | Publications
2016 NCLEX Examinations Statistics
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations. On Jan. 5, 2015, the first candidates were able to take the NCLEX-RN for purposes of licensure/registration in Canada. This publication provides a detailed breakdown of candidate performance for 2016, as well as historical data.
2017 | Publications
2015 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 68)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2016 | Publications
2014 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 64)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2015 | Publications
2012 and 2013 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 61)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2014 | Publications
2011 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 57)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2013 | Publications
2010 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 52)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of member boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Examinations.
2012 | Publications
2009 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 50)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2010)
2010 | Publications
2008 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 42)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2009)
2009 | Publications
2007 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 35)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2008)
2008 | Publications
2006 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 31)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2007)
2007 | Publications
2005 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 25)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2006)
2006 | Publications
2004 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 20)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2005)
2005 | Publications
2003 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 19)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2004)
2004 | Publications
2002 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 13)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2003)
2003 | Publications
2001 Nurse Licensee Volume and NCLEX Examination Statistics (Vol. 4)
This annual publication provides national and state summary data of Member Boards’ licensure activities, as well as data on candidate performance on the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations. (© 2002)
2002 | Publications
2000 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
2000 | Publications
1999 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1999 | Publications
1998 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1998 | Publications
1997 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1997 | Publications
1995-1996 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1996 | Publications
1994 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1994 | Publications
1993 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1993 | Publications
1992 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1992 | Publications
1991 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1991 | Publications
1990 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1990 | Publications
1989 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1989 | Publications
1988 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1988 | Publications
1987 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1987 | Publications
1986 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1986 | Publications
1985 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1985 | Publications
1983-1984 NCLEX Exam Stats
This annual publication provides data of nurse licensure activities for NCSBN's member boards as well as NCLEX Examination statistics by country and state.
1984 | Publications