This learning app contains past questions from the National Nursing Examination, specifically from the 98th (2009) to the 115th (2026) examinations, plus the 103rd supplementary examination, totaling 4,537 questions across 19 exams. For all questions—mandatory, general, and situational—the app provides the rationale for the correct answer and explains why the other options are incorrect.
The National Nursing Examination consists of 240 questions, divided into morning and afternoon sessions: 50 mandatory questions, 130 general questions, and 60 situational questions. Mandatory and general questions are worth 1 point each, while situational questions are worth 2 points each. To pass, you need to score 80% or higher on the mandatory questions (40 points or higher out of 50) and above the passing score for the general and situational questions for that specific exam (166 points or higher out of 249 for the 115th exam). This app can be used by nursing students preparing for the national exam, for final review of mandatory questions, and for reviewing areas where they struggled in practice tests.
■ Features for this Exam
- The passing score meter allows you to check at home whether you have reached the passing score for both the mandatory questions (80%) and the general/situational questions (166 points for the 115th exam) based on your correct answer rate in recent mock exams and practice tests. You can also see how many more points you need on the mandatory questions to reach the passing score.
- The situational questions consist of 382 cases and 1,137 questions. You can keep the case text displayed on the screen and continue solving problems for the same case.
- The mock exams are 120 questions and 160 minutes long, just like the actual exam, for both the morning and afternoon sessions. By selecting an exam session, your pass/fail status will be determined based on the passing score and scoring method for that session.
- The 23 calculation questions, such as the number of drips in an IV drip and the usage time of an oxygen tank, are answered by marking each digit, just like in the actual exam.
- 147 questions using diagrams, such as abdominal diagrams, body positions, and electrocardiograms, are practiced together. The image can be enlarged to full screen by tapping it.
* Reflects the official scoring procedures, such as the 5 mandatory questions from the 113th exam (only those who answered correctly were scored) and Question 32 from the 115th morning session (not scored). Notes are included in the explanations for questions where statistics or criteria changed after the exam was issued.
■ Contents
* 4,537 past exam questions (from the 98th to 115th exams and the 103rd supplementary exam, totaling 19 exams)
* Explanations for all questions
* 4 flashcards
■ Subject Areas
* Mandatory Questions
* General Questions
* Situational Questions
■ Basic Exam Information
* Exam Date: 116th Exam: February 14, 2027 (Sunday)
* Passing Criteria: 115th Exam: Mandatory Questions 40 points or higher / 50 points, General/Situational Questions 166 points or higher / 249 points. General questions are worth 1 point each, situational questions are worth 2 points each.
■ Learning Features to Help You Pass
• Today's Learning: Automatically presents review questions and new questions tailored to the scoring system of the actual exam and your weak points.
• Review Questions Reappear When You're Almost Forgotten: Set an exam date to ensure a full review cycle before the exam.
• Practice by Year, Subject, and Specify Conditions. Incorrect and ambiguous questions are automatically listed.
• Elimination Method by Long-Pressing Options: Correct/Incorrect Answers, Explanations, Bookmarks, and Notes for Each Answer.
• Mock Exam with the Same Time and Allocation as the Actual Exam (160 minutes in the morning and 160 minutes in the afternoon). Judgments are based on passing criteria, and subject-specific scores are displayed.
• Passing Prospects, Learning Calendar, Consecutive Learning Days, Home Screen Widget, Daily Reminders
• Adjustable Font Size, Dark Theme, and Side-by-Side Display of Questions and Explanations on Tablets
■ Passing Pack
The 115th exam (2026) is available from the start. The Passing Pack unlocks access to all years, exams, and mock exams.
■ Caution
• This app is an independent learning app and is not affiliated with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. This does not represent any government agency or examination administering body.
* Official examination information (source): https://www.mhlw.go.jp/kouseiroudoushou/shikaku_shiken/kangoshi/
* Source of examination questions: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/iryou/topics/tp260424-03_04_05.html
* Source: Created by processing information from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website, "Questions and Correct Answers for the National Nursing Examination" (for the 98th to 115th examinations and the 103rd supplementary examination. Published on the same page as the National Public Health Nurse and Midwife Examination).
* The key points, explanations, and reasons for each option were created independently by this app. They were not created by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, nor were they supervised by experts such as nurses or doctors.
* 23 questions using photographs of real people or body parts (from the 98th-103rd exams, the 103rd supplementary exam, the 106th-109th exams, and the 111th morning session) are not included because we could not verify the rights to the photographs. For those mock exams, the passing score for mandatory questions will be 80% of the total points for the included questions, and the passing score for general and situational questions will be the same as publicly announced.
* The 98th exam is included in its original format (30 mandatory questions, 150 general questions, 60 situational questions), and the mock exam will be judged using the same number of questions and passing score as at that time.
* The questions and correct answers are as they were at the time of publication. For questions where statistics or systems have changed, the question text and correct answer remain unchanged, but the differences are explained in the commentary.
* The source page (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) for each exam's questions is listed in the "About this app" section of the app.
* Laws and regulations may be amended. Please check the latest information provided by the exam administering body.
• Learning records are stored only on the device and are not transmitted externally.
This book provides explanations for all 4,537 questions from the 98th to 115th National Nursing Examinations and the supplementary exams. Passing criteria are divided into two sections: mandatory and general/situational. Case studies can be solved while referring to the text.