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Archer Review for the NCLEX: price, features, who it suits

Archer Review sells four NCLEX-RN packages, from US$79 for one month of its Q-Bank to US$599 for six months of Intense PREP.

Checked November 15, 2026
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Short answer: Archer Review sells four NCLEX-RN packages built on the same 3,100+ question bank and 30+ readiness assessments, priced from US$79 (Q-Bank + CAT, one month) to US$599 (Intense PREP, six months), as read on its own page on November 15, 2026. It suits students who learn by doing many questions and want a low price, while the live review, the guarantee and the tutoring sit only in the higher packages.

Bar chart of Archer Review's four NCLEX-RN packages at three months of access: Q-Bank + CAT US$129, Q-Bank + CAT + Videos US$139, Sure PASS US$189, Intense PREP US$399.

Archer Review is a private prep company. It is not part of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), which owns the NCLEX. NCSBN states that it "does not recommend or endorse any review courses or study materials."

What every Archer package includes

All four NCLEX-RN packages share the same core, according to Archer's comparison table:

  • a question bank of 3,100+ items with Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) stand-alone items and unfolding case studies
  • 30+ readiness assessments and computer adaptive tests (CAT)
  • performance analytics with a pass prediction
  • mobile apps for iOS and Android

The packages differ in what is added on top: videos, a live review, a guarantee and personal support.

The four packages and their prices

Package 1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months What it adds
Q-Bank + CAT US$79 US$99 US$129 US$149 Questions and CAT only
Q-Bank + CAT + Videos US$99 US$109 US$139 US$179 On-demand content review, video rationales, no live lectures
Sure PASS US$159 US$169 US$189 US$209 3-day live review with e-workbook, live case studies, guarantee, free ArcherRN Exit Exam
Intense PREP not sold not sold US$399 US$599 Everything above plus tutor guidance, group sessions and personal feedback

Several prices were shown as discounts from a higher crossed-out price on the day we read the page, so check the current price before you buy. Archer describes the live review as "3-day, 23-hour" and says its video library holds 200+ hours. It also sells the ArcherRN Exit Exam alone for US$59: 150 timed questions, valid for 30 days.

The Sure PASS guarantee and its conditions

The guarantee comes only with Sure PASS (and Intense PREP, per the comparison table). Archer's FAQ says it can be redeemed as a refund, a program extension or a "slot replacement". To qualify, Archer lists four conditions:

  1. You are a first-time user of the Archer Q-Bank.
  2. You complete the Q-Bank.
  3. You attend the 3-day live webinar.
  4. You score "High" or "Very High" on four consecutive Readiness Assessments before your NCLEX.

Read the full terms on Archer's site before you count on the guarantee. A guarantee does not change how the NCLEX is scored or how many attempts NCSBN allows; see How many times can you retake the NCLEX?.

Who Archer suits, and who may want something else

By budget. The Q-Bank + CAT package is one of the lower prices among paid NCLEX question banks we checked on November 15, 2026. If money is tight and you mainly need practice, the one-month option at US$79 is a low-risk way to start. For a side-by-side view, see NCLEX review courses compared.

By study style. Archer fits a student who already knows the content from school and wants many questions, adaptive tests and readiness scores. A student who needs to relearn content will want at least the videos package. A student who learns best from a teacher in real time needs Sure PASS for the live review.

By support. Only Intense PREP includes tutor guidance and group sessions. Archer says it is built for repeat test takers and anxious students, over a 6-week program. If you want a person to check your progress every week, this is the package to look at, and it is also the most expensive.

Who may want something else. If you want a long free trial before paying, Archer offers a Question Bank demo and free webinars rather than a trial period. If you want a full content course with a teacher but cannot attend a 3-day live review, compare the self-paced video courses in NCLEX review courses compared. If your weak point is test strategy rather than content, see Mark Klimek lectures: what they are and who they help.

What to do next

  1. Read the 2026 NCLEX-RN test plan on nclex.com first, so you know what any course must cover.
  2. Try Archer's Question Bank demo and one free webinar before you pay.
  3. Pick the shortest access that fits your exam date; you can compare access lengths in How to choose an NCLEX prep course.

Common questions

Does Archer have NCLEX-PN prep?

Yes. Archer's site lists separate NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN products. This page covers the NCLEX-RN packages only.

Is the Archer Exit Exam the same as the NCLEX?

No. It is Archer's own 150-question timed practice test. NCSBN does not sell or score any practice exam on nclex.com.

Can I talk to an instructor?

Archer's FAQ says you can email its tutor team, join live reviews, or book private tutoring.

Prep from our team

NCLEXPace has 3,200+ NCLEX-RN practice questions with rationales, Next Generation NCLEX case studies, CAT Readiness Exams and a personal Study Plan. Plans start from US$59 paid once, nothing renews, and you can try 10 free questions without payment. All Nursing Exams, NCLEXPace and NPractitioner are run by the same team. See NCLEXPace.

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