For nursing graduates sitting for the NCLEX-RN® or NCLEX-PN®.
Pass the NCLEX®
with Confidence.
The most accurate CAT exam on the market for the NCLEX®. Built by the authors of Saunders Pyramid to Success Resources. Same adaptive format as the real exam. Same pass-or-fail breakdown.
Get me NCLEX® readyPick your path on the next step. RN or PN.
prepared by the Silvestri Method
"I walked into my exam feeling way more confident."
Ashley S., RN
You have the knowledge. Now, get the strategy.
You did the work. You passed pharm. You passed clinicals. You read Saunders' review cover to cover. Then you sit down with a practice question and all four answers look right.
That's not a content gap. That's a strategy gap. The NCLEX® grades how you reason through a case scenario, not just what you remember.
The students who pass the first time learned the strategy before they walked in. Here is how you do the same.
The missing piece
The NCLEX® tests more than content, it tests how well you apply knowledge in the NCLEX® format.
You studied the content. Now study the exam. The NCLEX® doesn't just test what you know. It tests how you apply knowledge under adaptive pressure, where every question adjusts to your previous response.
- Adaptive difficulty that mirrors the real NCLEX® engine
- Performance report in the same format NCSBN uses
- Built by the authors of Saunders Pyramid to Success, not generated by AI
Unique Mechanism
The Most Accurate NCLEX® CAT Exam on the Market.
Other prep tools have CAT programs. None are built like the real NCLEX®. This one is. Built by the authors of Saunders Pyramid to Success, with a pass or fail report that mirrors the format of the one NCSBN sends to test takers.
A real CAT exam, not a question bank.
Difficulty adjusts in real time, the same way the NCLEX® does. Every other prep tool gives you practice questions. This gives you the exam format.
The same breakdown format the NCLEX® uses.
Your results mirror the format of the Candidate Performance Report NCSBN delivers to graduates who failed the NCLEX®. Above, Near, or Below the Passing Standard, broken out by Content Area, Client Needs, and Cognitive Skills.
Written by the authors of Saunders Pyramid to Success.
Every item built question by question by Dr. Linda Silvestri's team using the Silvestri Method. Written by the people who wrote the textbook your program already uses. Not generated by AI. Not pulled from a question bank.
Two exams. One chance each. That's the point.
Each CAT is taken once. That's a test-security choice that mirrors the real NCLEX®. You take the Assessment CAT to set your baseline, work your weak areas, then take the Readiness CAT to confirm you're ready.
Next Generation NCLEX® item types, built in.
Unfolding and standalone case studies and all item types. The NCLEX® shifted to NGN formats. Most prep tools still don't support them. This one does.
Success by Design: the Silvestri Method course.
A five-part course teaching how the exam is designed, how to read item structures, NGN case studies, pharmacology strategies, and how to put it all together for test day.
Meet the Silvestri's
Hear it directly from Dr. Linda and Dr. Angela.
The Silvestri educators behind Saunders Pyramid to Success introduce the CAT program in their own words. Recorded for you, the nursing graduate sitting for the NCLEX®.
Watch: Linda and Angela introduce the CAT Program
Student Stories
They saw where they were struggling. Then they passed.
The feedback report made it obvious what I needed to focus on. I walked into my exam feeling way more confident.
Ashley S.
Nursing Graduate
I was struggling a lot before this. The structure and resources helped me focus my study efforts, and the outcome was amazing.
Jordan L.
Nursing Graduate
Amazing for students who are experiencing anxiety during the test.
Melissa C.
Nursing Graduate
Perfect to help you study and prepare for the NCLEX®. Also helped with med-surg exams.
Alice B.
Nursing Graduate
I learned ways to answer the questions. It is a pleasure to study and to see that you build your confidence and give you hope to pass NCLEX®.
Michael T.
Nursing Graduate
The Mirror Report
You don't have to fail the NCLEX® to see this report.
This is the breakdown NCSBN sends to graduates who fail. NurseForward™ gives you the same breakdown, pass or fail, before you take the real exam.
Mirror Report · Practice Attempt 1
Content Areas (6)
Client Needs (8)
Pass / Fail Verdict
The same binary decision the NCSBN renders, rendered for you on a practice exam before it counts.
Content Area Performance
Foundations, Med-Surg, Mental Health, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, and Pharmacology, classified Above / Near / Below the passing standard.
Client Needs Performance
Management of Care, Safety and Infection Prevention and Control, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, Basic Care and Comfort, Pharmacological and Parental Therapies, Reduction of Risk Potential, Physiological Adaptation. The same categories the NCLEX® grades you on. Graded per category readiness, not just a total score.
Cognitive Skills Performance
Recognize Cues, Analyze Cues, Prioritize Hypotheses, Generate Solutions, Take Actions, Evaluate Outcomes, plus Clinical Judgment. Classified Above / Near / Below the passing standard.
Item Count & Adaptive Behavior
How many questions you took before the algorithm reached confidence. The same exit-rule logic the real NCLEX® uses.
Stop Guessing. Start Knowing.
Complete Bundle, $80. Two CAT exams, the Mirror Report, and 1,000-question QBank.
Inside the CAT Simulator
What You'll See When You Log In
A real adaptive testing environment built to mirror the NCLEX®. Same format, same pacing, same feedback structure.
Mirror Report · Practice Attempt 1
Content Areas
Client Needs
How It Works
Four Steps Between You and a Passed NCLEX®.
Pick your path.
RN or PN. Match your CAT to the NCLEX® you're sitting for.
Log in and take the CAT.
Open the NurseForward™ simulator and take your full-length adaptive assessment. Same format, same testing experience.
Read your performance report.
See exactly where you stand across Content Areas, Client Needs, and Cognitive Skills. Adjust your study strategy and take the Readiness CAT.
Sit for your NCLEX®.
Walk in knowing where you stand. No guessing. No surprises.
Most students complete both within their first two weeks.
After you pass, your career starts.
Job offers. First paycheck. The letters after your name.
Stakes
What happens if you fail.
Failing the NCLEX® is not "study more and try again."
The students who pass the first time are the ones who saw their weak spots before they walked in. That is what the CAT exam is for.
Get me NCLEX® ready
Learn from the educators who wrote the book
Meet the Silvestri's
Pricing
Pick your plan.
Everything you need to walk in ready. Pick your path.
RN Path
Complete Bundle
Everything you need to walk in NCLEX® ready.
$80
- Assessment CAT + Readiness CAT (RN)
- Performance report mirroring NCSBN CPR
- 1,000-question QBank
- Success by Design (5-part Silvestri Method course)
- 4-month access
Pass Support Guarantee: Complete the program, meet benchmarks, we coach your retake at no extra cost. Details in FAQ
Accepted payment methods
How We Compare
NurseForward™ vs. Everyone Else
| Feature | ★ Best ValueNurseForward™ | Archer | Kaplan | Hurst | UWorld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real CAT adaptive engine | ✓ | Partial | Partial | × | × |
| NCSBN-format performance report on every CAT | ✓ | Intake only | × | × | × |
| Written by the authors of Saunders Pyramid to Success | ✓ | × | × | × | × |
| Next-Gen NCLEX® item types | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | × | ✓ |
| Pass Support Guarantee | ✓ | Conditional | Conditional | × | × |
| Complete Bundle price | $80 | $399 | $349 | $249 | $199 |
Competitor pricing as of May 2026. Features verified against published product pages.
FAQ
Questions? Answered.
How is this different from UWorld, Kaplan, or other practice tests?
UWorld and Kaplan are question banks and content courses. They drill questions and teach material. NurseForward™ gives you the actual NCLEX® format plus a performance report that mirrors the breakdown NCSBN sends to graduates who fail. No other prep tool gives you that report before test day.
What is a CAT exam and how does it work?
CAT is the format the NCLEX® uses. Question difficulty adjusts in real time based on how you answer. Get one right, the next gets harder. Get one wrong, the next adjusts down. NurseForward™ runs on the same engine, so the experience matches the real exam.
Can I take the exam more than once?
Each CAT is taken once. That's a test-security choice that mirrors the real NCLEX®. You take the Assessment CAT to set your baseline, work your weak areas, then take the Readiness CAT to confirm you're ready.
What's in NCLEX® Success by Design?
A five-part course built on the Silvestri Method: how the exam is designed, how to read item structures, how to handle Next Generation NCLEX® case studies and item types, pharmacology and specialty strategies, and how to put it all together for test day.
How long do I have access?
Four months from the day you purchase. Long enough to take the Assessment CAT, work your gaps, and come back for the Readiness CAT before sitting the NCLEX®.
Can I take both the RN and PN versions?
You buy the path you're sitting for. Match your CAT to your NCLEX®. Taking both is rare. If that's you, email info@nurseforward.com before purchase.
Is this the same as the free trial on the main site?
No. The CAT Program is the adaptive exam plus the performance report, neither is included anywhere else. If you've sampled the QBank or the Success by Design course before, this is different.
How does the Pass Support Guarantee actually work?
Complete the program and meet the readiness benchmarks. If the NCLEX® doesn't go your way on your first try, you keep full access and we coach you one-on-one through your retake prep at no additional fee. See full eligibility terms for the benchmark and documentation requirements.
One More Thing
Don't Walk Into the NCLEX® Guessing.
Authors of Saunders Pyramid to Success. Most accurate CAT on the market. The report you only see if you fail, before you sit for the exam.
Get me NCLEX® readyRN or PN. Pick your path on the next step.