Exit Exam · Registered Nurse
Pass your RN exit exam. Get cleared for NCLEX.
Your ATI Comprehensive Predictor, HESI Exit, or ExamSoft Examplify exit score determines whether your program clears you for NCLEX-RN. Filter questions by your school's exam source and drill every gap across all 10 subject areas before the exam decides for you.
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What you'll practise
Every topic the exam covers, in the order your program teaches it.
Fundamentals
Safe, Effective Care Environment · Health Promotion · Psychosocial Integrity · Physiological Integrity
Practise →Pharmacology
Safe Medication Administration · Medications Affecting the Nervous System · Medications Affecting the Cardiovascular System · Medications Affecting the Renal and Urinary System · …
Practise →Med-Surg
Cardiovascular Disorders · Respiratory Disorders · Neurological Disorders · Endocrine Disorders · …
Practise →Mental Health
Foundations of Mental Health Nursing · Mental Health Disorders · Crisis and Safety · Treatment Modalities
Practise →Leadership
Leadership and Management Principles · Communication and Informatics · Client Care Management · Staff Management
Practise →Maternal-Newborn
Antepartum · Intrapartum · Postpartum · Newborn
Practise →Pediatrics
Safe, Effective Care Environment · Health Promotion · Psychosocial Integrity · Physiological Integrity
Practise →Community Health
Foundations of Community Health Nursing · Health Promotion and Prevention · Community Health Settings · Emergency Preparedness and Communicable Disease
Practise →Critical Care
Hemodynamic Monitoring and Support · Mechanical Ventilation · Critical Care Cardiac · Critical Care Medications · …
Practise →Gerontology
Normal Aging · Geriatric Syndromes · Pharmacology in Older Adults · End-of-Life Care
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RN Exit Exam at a glance
ATI Predictor benchmark: 62%+ · HESI Exit benchmark: 900+
What is the ATI Comprehensive Predictor RN?
The ATI Comprehensive Predictor is a 180-question proctored exam that nursing programs administer near the end of your final semester. Your score is reported as a probability of passing NCLEX-RN on the first attempt. Most programs require a score of 62–70% to be cleared for graduation and NCLEX.
What is the HESI Exit Exam and what score do I need?
The HESI Exit Exam is a comprehensive assessment covering all nursing school subject areas. It's scored on a 0–1000 scale. Most programs require a score between 850–950 to pass. Your program sets the specific cutoff — check your student handbook.
What happens if I fail my program's exit exam?
Policies vary by school, but most programs allow 2–3 attempts before requiring remediation or, in some cases, delaying graduation. Some schools require a minimum score to apply for graduation, not just to take the NCLEX. Failing the exit exam is serious — targeted preparation with Erudiway is far less painful than a delayed graduation.
Does the exit exam predict whether I'll pass NCLEX-RN?
Yes — both ATI and HESI exit exams are validated predictors of NCLEX performance. Students who score above the program benchmark have a significantly higher first-time NCLEX pass rate. Think of the exit exam not as a hurdle but as a diagnostic — knowing your weak areas before NCLEX is the point.
How should I study for the RN exit exam if I have limited time?
Start with a diagnostic: take a few free practice questions in each subject on Erudiway and see where you score lowest. Then drill those specific topics systematically. Don't re-study subjects you already know well — exit exam prep is about closing gaps, not covering everything equally.
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