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Nursing Licensure Exam (NLE)

Comprehensive review materials for all 5 NLE core areas, designed to help Filipino nurses pass the PRC licensure exam on their first attempt.

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Core Areas

Complete coverage of all nursing subjects

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Practice Exams

Realistic test simulations with rationales

PRC-Aligned

Based on official test blueprint

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Expert Tips

Study strategies from licensed RNs

Study Materials
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About the NLE

The Nursing Licensure Exam (NLE) is administered by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to ensure that graduates of Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs possess the competencies required to practice professional nursing in the Philippines.

The exam covers 5 major nursing core areas that test your knowledge across the nursing care continuum, from health promotion to critical care management.

  • 500 multiple choice questions
  • Two-day examination period
  • General average of 75% required to pass
  • No rating below 60% in any subject
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NLE Core Areas Covered

Our comprehensive review materials cover all 5 core nursing areas in the Nursing Licensure Exam

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Foundations of Nursing Practice

This core area covers fundamental nursing concepts, basic nursing skills, and professional nursing roles. It emphasizes the theoretical foundations that guide safe and effective nursing practice.

Key Topics:

  • Nursing Process and Critical Thinking
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Health Assessment and Vital Signs
  • Basic Nursing Skills and Procedures
  • Infection Control and Safety
  • Ethical and Legal Aspects of Nursing
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Community Health Nursing

Focuses on population-based nursing care, health promotion, disease prevention, and community health programs. Emphasizes the role of nurses in primary health care and public health initiatives.

Key Topics:

  • Primary Health Care Principles
  • Epidemiology and Disease Prevention
  • DOH Programs and Initiatives
  • Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Community Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Health Education and Promotion
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Care of the Mother and Child (Maternal and Child Health Nursing)

Covers nursing care during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum period, and care of newborns and children from infancy through adolescence. Integrates both obstetric and pediatric nursing concepts.

Key Topics:

  • Prenatal Care and Assessment
  • Labor and Delivery Management
  • Postpartum and Newborn Care
  • High-Risk Pregnancy Complications
  • Pediatric Growth and Development
  • Common Childhood Illnesses
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Care of Individuals with Health Problems (Medical–Surgical Nursing)

Addresses nursing care for adult and adolescent patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions. Covers pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and nursing interventions across all body systems.

Key Topics:

  • Perioperative Nursing Care
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders
  • Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Conditions
  • Renal and Urological Problems
  • Oncology and Hematology Nursing
  • Emergency and Critical Care
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Care of the Elderly & Mental Health Nursing

Combines gerontological nursing and psychiatric-mental health nursing. Addresses the unique health needs of older adults and individuals with mental health disorders, emphasizing holistic and patient-centered care.

Key Topics:

  • Aging Process and Gerontology
  • Geriatric Syndromes and Conditions
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Psychiatric Disorders and Treatments
  • Therapeutic Communication in Psychiatry
  • Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention

NLE Study Tips

Proven strategies to help you pass the Nursing Licensure Exam

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Study All Five Core Areas

Don't neglect any subject. The NLE requires no rating below 60% in any core area, so balanced preparation across all subjects is essential.

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Understand, Don't Memorize

Focus on understanding disease processes, pathophysiology, and nursing rationales rather than pure memorization. This helps with application-type questions.

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Take Practice Tests

Simulate exam conditions with timed practice tests. Review rationales for both correct and incorrect answers to deepen your understanding.

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Master Medical-Surgical

Medical-Surgical Nursing typically has the most questions. Allocate extra study time to this area, especially critical care and perioperative nursing.

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Join Study Groups

Collaborate with fellow nursing graduates to discuss complex topics, share mnemonics, and motivate each other throughout the review period.

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Maintain Your Health

Get adequate sleep, eat nutritious meals, and exercise regularly. A healthy body supports better cognitive function and memory retention.

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