Are you preparing for the NLN PAX? Find out what to expect on test day and how to best prepare yourself.
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The National League for Nursing (NLN) has developed an admissions examination for potential nursing students who are applying to nursing schools nationwide called the Pre-Admission Examination – Registered Nursing- better known as the PAX-RN Exam. This test is one of the most widely used nursing tests, so if you are thinking of becoming a nurse, studying for the NLN Exam should be your first priority.
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Section | Test Score | Course Placement |
---|---|---|
Verbal Skills | 80 questions | 1 hour |
Mathematics | 54 questions | 1 hour |
Science | 80 questions | 1 hour |
Total Questions- 214 | Total Time – 3 hours |
The verbal skills section of the NLN Test focuses on word knowledge and reading comprehension. You are tested on whether you reach the necessary level of reading as well as on your comprehension level. Some questions ask you to complete a sentence, while others include a short passage to read and analyze. The questions and reading passages do not relate to nursing.
The math section covers the following areas: basic calculations, algebra, geometry, and graphs. Other areas include the following:
Unit conversions – moving from one unit of measurement to another, such as inches to centimeters.
Applied math – this refers to questions in which you are asked to solve a problem but must figure out yourself what method to use in order to find the answer. An example of applied math is a question for which you need to find the most efficient way to make a schedule that will reduce the cost of overtime.
A calculator is not permitted during the test.
A candidate’s qualification for an RN program is determined by his or her percentile scores, both collectively and individually. On each section, a student’s score must at least fall within the 30th percentile. A student’s composite score must meanwhile be 40% or higher.
The test is scored through one point per correct answer (keep in mind that only a certain percentage of the questions in each section counts towards your final score). You can find out how your composite score compares to others’ here.
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