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Nursing

Free practice tests: ATI TEAS · HESI A2 · NCLEX-RN · CNA · CCRN
ATI TEAS Update What Is a Good TEAS Score? Score Ranges and What Nursing Programs Expect ATI sets no universal TEAS passing score. See how the Adjusted Individual Total Score and five Academic Preparedness Levels actually work. Read the guide → ATI TEAS What’s on it What’s on the TEAS Exam? All Four Sections Explained TEAS Version 7 has 170 items (150 scored) across Reading, Math, Science, and English in 209 minutes. Here is the section by section breakdown. Read the guide → ATI TEAS How hard How Hard Is the TEAS Exam? What the Numbers Say (2026) ATI publishes no TEAS pass rate. See the 170 item, 209 minute structure, section pacing, and ATI’s own 70 to 75 percent competitive score guidance. Read the guide → ATI TEAS Test day What to Bring to the TEAS Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect ATI documents 4 TEAS delivery modes as of Sept 2026. See ID rules, calculator and scratch paper policy, prohibited items, and remote tech requirements. Read the guide → HESI A2 What’s on it What’s on the HESI A2? Subtests and How Programs Use Them (2026) Elsevier publishes no official HESI A2 subtest list or item count. See the commonly assigned subtests, what each covers, and what your program decides. Read the guide → HESI A2 Test day What to Bring to the HESI A2 Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect Elsevier documents 2 HESI A2 delivery paths as of Sept 2026: own device/testing center or ProctorU remote. ID, calculator, and score rules are program-set. Read the guide → NCLEX-RN What’s on it What’s on the NCLEX-RN? Client Needs Categories and the Next Generation Format Client Needs categories, weight ranges, and the CAT format under NCSBN’s NCLEX-RN test plan effective April 2026, broken down domain by domain. Read the guide → NCLEX-RN How hard How Hard Is the NCLEX-RN? Pass Rates and What They Mean NCSBN’s own 2025 data: the NCLEX-RN pass rate was 86.7% for first-time U.S.-educated candidates. See what that number means and how CAT difficulty works. Read the guide → NCLEX-RN Cost How Much Does the NCLEX-RN Cost? Fees Explained (2026) NCLEX-RN registration costs $200 in 2026, rising to $350 in 2027. See what the fee covers, state licensure costs, and retake pricing. Read the guide → NCLEX-RN If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the NCLEX-RN? Retakes, Wait Times, and Next Steps Failed the NCLEX-RN? Learn the 45 day wait, 8 attempt yearly limit, retake fee, and how to read your Candidate Performance Report. Read the guide → NCLEX-RN Test day What to Bring to the NCLEX-RN: Test Day Rules and What to Expect NCLEX-RN test day: acceptable ID rules, 30 minute arrival window, Pearson VUE check in, prohibited items, break structure, and when results arrive. Read the guide → NCLEX-RN Requirements NCLEX-RN Requirements: How to Register and Get Your ATT (2026) How to register for the NCLEX-RN: NRB eligibility, the $200 Pearson fee, the 365-day window, and ATT name-match rules. Updated for 2026. Read the guide → CNA What’s on it What’s on the CNA Exam? Written Test and Skills Evaluation Explained The CNA exam has a written test and a hands on skills evaluation. See the typical NNAAP structure, content areas, and how states vary. Read the guide → CNA How hard How Hard Is the CNA Exam? What to Expect and How to Prepare No invented pass rates. Here is what actually makes the CNA written exam and skills evaluation hard, and how to prepare for both. Read the guide → CNA Test day What to Bring to the CNA Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect What to bring to the CNA exam: ID rules, NNAAP skills evaluation specifics, the oral exam option, and why you must confirm your state’s exact rules. Read the guide → CNA Requirements CNA Certification Requirements: Training Hours and How to Apply (2026) CNA requirements start with a federal 75-hour training floor. See how states add hours, the two-part exam, and the registry rules. Read the guide → CCRN Update CCRN Exam Changes: What the November 2025 Revision Means for Candidates AACN’s revised CCRN exam launched November 12, 2025. See exactly which domain weights changed, based on the 2024 Study of Practice. Read the guide → CCRN What’s on it What’s on the CCRN Exam? Test Plan Breakdown for Adult Critical Care Nurses What’s on the CCRN Adult exam: 150 items, 125 scored, 3 hours, and the domain weights tested under the current AACN test plan. Read the guide → CCRN How hard How Hard Is the CCRN Exam? What the Structure Tells You (2026) AACN does not publish a CCRN pass rate. See what the exam’s structure, domain weights, cut score, and eligibility bar tell you about its difficulty. Read the guide → CCRN Cost How Much Does the CCRN Exam Cost? AACN Fees Explained (2026) CCRN exam fees as of 2026: $260/$375 initial, $185/$290 retest, plus renewal costs and whether AACN membership pays for itself. Read the guide → CCRN If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the CCRN? Retakes and Next Steps Failed the CCRN exam? AACN allows up to 4 retests in a rolling 12-month period at a discounted fee. Here is what your score report shows next. Read the guide → CCRN Test day What to Bring to the CCRN Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect CCRN test day rules for both PSI Testing Centers and Live Remote Proctoring: ID rules, prohibited items, tech checks, the testing window, and fees. Read the guide → CCRN Requirements CCRN Eligibility Requirements: Practice Hours and Pathways (2026) CCRN eligibility explained: the Direct Care, Knowledge Professional, and Tele-critical Care pathways, practice hour minimums, and how to apply. Read the guide →

Medical Assisting & Allied Health

Free practice tests: NHA CCMA · CMA (AAMA) · NHA CPT · NHA CBCS
NHA CCMA What’s on it What’s on the CCMA Exam? All Content Domains Explained The CCMA exam covers 7 domains across 150 scored items in 3 hours. See every domain’s weight, item count, and what each one actually tests. Read the guide → NHA CCMA How hard How Hard Is the CCMA Exam? What to Expect on Test Day NHA reports an 81.38% CCMA pass rate for 2024. See the passing score, scaled scoring model, and what actually makes the exam feel difficult. Read the guide → NHA CCMA Cost How Much Does the CCMA Exam Cost? NHA Fees Explained (2026) NHA doesn’t publish a flat CCMA exam fee. See where it’s shown, what retakes cost, and the $195 two year recertification fee, verified against nhanow.com. Read the guide → NHA CCMA If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the CCMA Exam? Retake Policy and Next Steps NHA allows 3 CCMA attempts with 30 day waits, then a 12 month wait. Here’s the exact retake timeline, score report details, and what to do next. Read the guide → NHA CCMA Test day What to Bring to the CCMA Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect CCMA test day at a PSI center or by live remote proctoring: bring valid photo ID for a 180 item, 3 hour exam. See what to bring and what to leave behind. Read the guide → NHA CCMA Requirements CCMA Exam Requirements: Who Qualifies and How to Apply (2026) Verified CCMA eligibility: high school diploma gate, training program or work experience routes, California’s 2-year exception, provisional certification. Read the guide → CMA (AAMA) What’s on it What’s on the CMA (AAMA) Exam? Content Areas Explained The CMA (AAMA) exam has 200 questions across 3 categories: Clinical Competency (59%), General (21%), Administrative (20%). Full breakdown. Read the guide → CMA (AAMA) How hard How Hard Is the CMA (AAMA) Exam? (2026) AAMA reports a 69% first-time pass rate (Jul 2024 to Apr 2025). Passing score 405/800. What drives CMA (AAMA) exam difficulty and how to prepare. Read the guide → CMA (AAMA) Cost How Much Does the CMA (AAMA) Exam Cost? Fees Explained (2026) CMA (AAMA) exam fees as of 2026: $125 members / $250 nonmembers, retake and recertification costs, verified directly from AAMA’s application policy. Read the guide → CMA (AAMA) If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the CMA (AAMA) Exam? Retake Policy and Next Steps Failed the CMA (AAMA) exam? You get up to 6 attempts in 12 months, no required wait, and a score report showing exactly what to study next. Read the guide → CMA (AAMA) Test day What to Bring to the CMA (AAMA) Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect CMA (AAMA) test day, verified against AAMA policy: PSI test center or Live Remote Proctoring, ID rules, the 15 minute late rule, and what to bring. Read the guide → CMA (AAMA) Requirements CMA (AAMA) Exam Requirements: Eligibility Categories Explained (2026) CMA (AAMA) has 5 eligibility categories: accredited grad, nonrecent grad, recertificant, Alternative Pathway, educator. Fees, 90-day window, retake rules. Read the guide → CMA (AAMA) Comparison CMA (AAMA) vs CCMA (NHA): Which Medical Assistant Certification Should You Choose? CMA (AAMA) and CCMA (NHA) compared: eligibility paths, exam structure, fees, and recertification. Neutral, certifier-verified breakdown. Read the guide → NHA CPT Update NHA CPT Phlebotomy Exam Update: What Changed in January 2026 NHA launched a new CPT phlebotomy exam version on January 7, 2026, based on a 2024 job task analysis. Here is what candidates need to know. Read the guide → NHA CPT What’s on it What’s on the NHA CPT Exam? Phlebotomy Domain Breakdown (2026) The NHA CPT exam covers 5 domains across 100 scored items in 2 hours. See each domain’s weight and what it tests, verified against NHA’s test plan. Read the guide → NHA CPT Cost How Much Does the Phlebotomy Certification (CPT) Exam Cost? (2026) NHA doesn’t publish a flat CPT exam fee. See what’s verified instead: the $195 two year renewal cost, the $391.50 reinstatement total, and retake fees. Read the guide → NHA CPT If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the NHA CPT Exam? Retake Policy and Next Steps NHA allows 3 CPT attempts with a 30 day wait between each, then a 12 month wait after a third fail. See the score report, retake schedule, and next steps. Read the guide → NHA CPT Test day What to Bring to the NHA CPT Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect NHA CPT test day at a PSI center or live remote proctoring: bring valid photo ID for a 120 item, 2 hour exam. See what to bring and what to leave behind. Read the guide → NHA CPT Requirements NHA CPT Exam Requirements: Who Qualifies and How to Apply (2026) NHA CPT eligibility: high school diploma plus a training program or work experience route, both requiring 30 documented venipunctures. How to apply. Read the guide → NHA CBCS Update Is the CBCS Exam Open Book? What Changed and How to Prepare The NHA CBCS exam has been closed book since September 24, 2024. Here is what changed and how to prepare for the current format. Read the guide → NHA CBCS What’s on it What’s on the CBCS Exam? Billing and Coding Domain Breakdown (2026) CBCS covers 4 domains weighted 33/32/20/15%. See the verified breakdown, the September 2024 closed book change, and a sample billing question. Read the guide → NHA CBCS Cost How Much Does the CBCS Exam Cost? NHA Billing and Coding Fees (2026) NHA doesn’t publish one fixed CBCS exam fee. See verified costs: $195 renewal every 2 years, $391.50 reinstatement, and what the fee covers. Read the guide → NHA CBCS If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the CBCS Exam? Retake Policy and Next Steps NHA allows 3 CBCS attempts with a 30-day wait between each, then a 1-year wait after a third fail. See the score report, retake schedule, and next steps. Read the guide → NHA CBCS Test day What to Bring to the CBCS Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect CBCS test day at a PSI center or by live remote proctoring: bring valid photo ID, no code manuals, for a 125 item, 3 hour closed book exam. Read the guide → NHA CBCS Requirements CBCS Exam Requirements: Who Qualifies and How to Apply (2026) Verified CBCS eligibility: high school diploma gate, 5 training program routes, work experience (1/3 or 2/5 years), and the provisional certification rule. Read the guide →

Pharmacy

Free practice tests: PTCB (PTCE)
PTCB (PTCE) Update PTCE Content Outline Changes for 2026: What Pharmacy Tech Candidates Need to Know PTCB’s new PTCE content outline took effect January 6, 2026. See the domain weight changes, what was removed, and what’s new: DSCSA. Read the guide → PTCB (PTCE) Update Is Compounding Still on the PTCB Exam? (2026 Answer) As of January 6, 2026, sterile and non-sterile compounding were removed from the PTCE. Here is what replaced it and what to study instead. Read the guide → PTCB (PTCE) What’s on it What’s on the PTCB Exam? PTCE Domain Breakdown (2026) PTCE domain breakdown as of 2026: Medications 35%, Patient Safety 23.75%, Order Entry 22.5%, Federal Requirements 18.75%, effective January 2026. Read the guide → PTCB (PTCE) How hard How Hard Is the PTCB Exam? Pass Rates and What They Mean (2026) PTCE pass rate is 69% for 2025 per PTCB. See the hard numbers behind PTCE difficulty: time per question, passing score, and domain weights. Read the guide → PTCB (PTCE) Cost How Much Does the PTCB Exam Cost? PTCE Fees Explained (2026) PTCE exam fee is $129 as of 2026. See what it covers, retake costs, reschedule and withdrawal rules, and CPhT recertification fees. Read the guide → PTCB (PTCE) If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the PTCB Exam? Retake Policy and Next Steps PTCB retake rules as of 2026: no wait for attempts 2 to 3, a 6 month wait before attempt 4, and what happens after four tries. Read the guide → PTCB (PTCE) Test day What to Bring to the PTCB Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect PTCB test day rules as of 2026: ID and prohibited items, online proctored setup, reschedule cutoffs, no show forfeiture, and score report timing. Read the guide → PTCB (PTCE) Requirements PTCB Exam Requirements: Who Qualifies and How to Apply (2026) PTCE eligibility as of 2026: two pathways (training program or 500 hours experience), application steps, fees, and the 90 day authorization window. Read the guide →

EMS

Free practice tests: NREMT EMT
NREMT EMT Update NREMT Exam Question Formats Explained: Case Studies, Drag and Drop, and More NREMT cognitive exams now use drag and drop, case study clusters, and more. See how AEMT, Paramedic, EMT, and EMR exam formats changed. Read the guide → NREMT EMT What’s on it What’s on the NREMT EMT Exam? The Five Domains Explained The NREMT EMT exam has 5 domains weighted 15% to 43%. See NREMT’s published breakdown, question count, and format for the Spring 2025 exam. Read the guide → NREMT EMT How hard How Hard Is the NREMT EMT Exam? Pass Rates and the Adaptive Format NREMT’s own 2025 data shows an 80% EMT exam pass rate. See how the computer adaptive format shapes difficulty and what actually predicts passing. Read the guide → NREMT EMT Cost How Much Does the NREMT EMT Exam Cost? Fees Explained (2026) The NREMT EMT exam costs $104 per attempt as of 2026. See what the fee covers, retake costs, and how state licensure fees differ. Read the guide → NREMT EMT If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the NREMT EMT Exam? Retakes, Wait Times, and Next Steps Failed the NREMT EMT exam? Here is the 15 day wait, six attempt limit, remedial education rule, and what to do before retesting. Read the guide → NREMT EMT Test day What to Bring to the NREMT EMT Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect What to bring to the NREMT EMT exam: ATT valid 90 days, ID must match, arrive 30 min early. No-show forfeits the $104 fee. Full test day rules. Read the guide → NREMT EMT Requirements NREMT EMT Certification Requirements: Who Qualifies and How to Apply (2026) Who qualifies for the NREMT EMT exam: state-approved course completion, the $104 fee, the 90-day ATT window, and how licensure differs. Read the guide →

Behavioral & Social Work

Free practice tests: RBT · BCBA · ASWB
RBT What’s on it What’s on the RBT Exam? Content Areas Explained (2026) The RBT exam covers 85 questions across 6 content areas. See exact question counts per domain, from Behavior Acquisition (25%) to Ethics (15%). Read the guide → RBT How hard How Hard Is the RBT Exam? Pass Rates and What They Mean (2026) The RBT exam’s 2025 first-time pass rate was 75% versus 38% for retakes, per BACB data. See the full pass rate history and what it means. Read the guide → RBT Cost How Much Does the RBT Exam Cost? Application and Exam Fees (2026) The BACB RBT exam costs $110 total as of 2026: a $65 application fee plus a $45 Pearson VUE exam fee. See retake, recertification, and rescheduling fees. Read the guide → RBT If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the RBT Exam? Retake Policy and Next Steps The BACB allows up to 8 RBT exam retakes within a 12-month window, with a 7-day wait between attempts. See the full retake process and what to do next. Read the guide → RBT Test day What to Bring to the RBT Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect What to bring to the RBT exam: accepted ID, arrival window, check-in steps, prohibited items, and result timing at Pearson VUE, per the BACB Handbook. Read the guide → RBT Requirements RBT Certification Requirements: Who Qualifies and How to Apply (2026) RBT certification requires age 18+, a high school diploma, background checks, 40-hour training, and a competency assessment. Full application steps inside. Read the guide → BCBA What’s on it What’s on the BCBA Exam? 6th Edition Content Areas (2026) The BCBA exam covers 9 content domains from the BACB’s 6th Edition Test Content Outline: 175 scored questions, weighted 5% to 14% per domain. Read the guide → BCBA How hard How Hard Is the BCBA Exam? Pass Rates and What They Mean (2026) BACB’s 2025 data: 51% first-time BCBA pass rate (9,955 candidates) vs 23% retake (13,196 candidates). See the 5-year trend and what drives difficulty. Read the guide → BCBA Cost How Much Does the BCBA Exam Cost? Application and Exam Fees (2026) BCBA exam costs $370 minimum: a $245 BACB application fee plus a $125 Pearson VUE fee. See retake, recertification, and CEU costs, verified at bacb.com. Read the guide → BCBA If you don’t pass What Happens If You Fail the BCBA Exam? Retake Policy and Next Steps BACB allows 8 BCBA exam attempts in a 2 year window, 30 days apart, $265 each. 2025 retake pass rate was 23% vs 51% first time. See what to do next. Read the guide → BCBA Test day What to Bring to the BCBA Exam: Test Day Rules and What to Expect What to bring to the BCBA exam: accepted ID, arrival window, check-in steps, prohibited items, and result timing at Pearson VUE, per the BACB Handbook. Read the guide → BCBA Requirements BCBA Certification Requirements: Degree, Coursework, and Fieldwork (2026) BCBA eligibility: 4 pathways, 2,000 fieldwork hours (or 1,500 concentrated), $245 application fee, 2-year exam window. Changes January 2027. Read the guide → ASWB Update ASWB Exam Changes 2026: New Structure for LMSW and LCSW Candidates ASWB restructures its Social Work Licensing Exams effective August 3, 2026: 3 content areas, fewer items, new domain weights for LMSW and LCSW. Read the guide →

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