How Hard Is the NCLEX-PN? 2025 Pass Rate, Length and Passing Standard
NCSBN reports an 86.6% NCLEX-PN pass rate for first-time U.S.-educated candidates in 2025 (77.3% all, 41.7% repeat). 85 to 150 items, 5 hours.
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How Hard Is the VTNE? Pass Rates and What They Mean (2026)
AAVSB does not publish a national VTNE pass rate. See the exam’s real difficulty factors: 10 domains, a 425 cut score, and a 5-attempt retake cap.
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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.
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How Hard Is the CCRN Exam? Pass Rate, Cut Score, and Format (2026)
AACN reports a 72.02% first-time CCRN (Adult) pass rate for 2025. See the cut score (83 of 125), 150 items in 3 hours, and retake rules.
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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.
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How Hard Is the CCMA Exam? What to Expect on Test Day
NHA reports an 81.73% CCMA pass rate for 2025. See the passing score, scaled scoring model, and what actually makes the exam feel difficult.
