NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) is the standardized licensure examination for nurses who wish to practice in the United States, Canada, and several other countries. Clearing NCLEX is the most important step for Indian nurses who want to build internationally recognized careers. Udaan Nursing Academy in Bathinda offers specialized NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN coaching to help qualified nurses from Punjab crack this prestigious examination.
NCLEX exists in two versions: NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) for BSc Nursing and Post-Basic BSc Nursing graduates, and NCLEX-PN (Practical Nurse) for GNM diploma holders. The NCLEX-RN is the more common pathway for Indian nurses seeking to work in the USA. The exam is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) using computerized adaptive testing (CAT) technology. As of the latest update, the exam uses the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) format which emphasizes clinical judgment.
The Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) was introduced in 2023 and focuses on Clinical Judgment rather than just knowledge recall. Key features:
Udaan Nursing Academy's NCLEX coaching covers:
NCLEX-cleared Indian nurses working in the USA earn an average of USD 70,000-90,000 per year ($6,000-8,000 per month). Specializations like ICU, ER, OR, and NICU nursing can earn even more. The USA has a chronic nursing shortage, making Indian nurses with NCLEX very sought after by American hospitals. This makes NCLEX coaching in Bathinda one of the most valuable investments a nursing graduate from Punjab can make.