The NCLEX-RN is a critical examination for aspiring registered nurses, assessing their knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective practice.
Clinical judgment is at the heart of nursing practice. It involves gathering information, evaluating options, and making safe, effective decisions for patient care. The NCLEX-RN tests your ability to use clinical judgment in high-pressure scenarios.
Nurses often make decisions with incomplete information. Practicing good clinical judgment ensures patient safety and positive outcomes.
You’ll be tested on how you respond to unexpected changes in patient status, prioritize care, and use evidence-based reasoning.
A patient’s oxygen drops suddenly, and the nurse must quickly decide to increase oxygen delivery.
A nurse prioritizes a patient with chest pain over one with a minor headache.
Clinical judgment means making the best decisions for patient care based on evidence and assessment.