
06/09/2025
The NCLEX-RN Is Going Remote in 2026! What Nurses Should Know:
• The NCLEX—mandatory to become a licensed nurse in the U.S.—will be offered as a remote (at-home) exam starting in 2026.
• This means you’ll have the option to take the exam from home, not just at official testing centers—making it more accessible and convenient.
• To ensure exam integrity, the online version will utilize 360° AI-enabled proctoring, which includes ID verification, environment scans, and live monitoring via both your computer and phone cameras. 
• Despite the location change, the exam content, format, length, and scoring remain the same—so your preparation stays on track. 
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TL;DR:
Soon, you can take the NCLEX from your own space—with strong security measures keeping it fair as ever. Same test, more flexibility! And yes, domestic and international NCLEX candidates will be able to take the NCLEX online.