Nursing Instructor how-to

How to Help a Student Prepare for the NCLEX

Preparation builds pass rates.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Preparation builds pass rates. In short: assess; build; use, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Assess weak areas.

  2. Build a study plan.

  3. Use practice questions.

  4. Teach test strategies.

  5. Review rationales.

  6. Check progress.

Safety reminders for nursing instructors

  • Supervise students closely
  • Follow infection control
  • Protect patient privacy
  • Report safety events

NCLEX · Clinical rotation · Post-conference · Care plan · Skills lab · Simulation: see the full nursing instructor glossary.

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