What is the NLN RN Pre-Admission Exam (NLN PAX)?
The NLN PAX for RN programs is a reliable predictor of your potential success in a registered nursing program. Nursing schools nationwide use the NLN PAX test results to assist them in making admission decisions. The NLN PAX is a three-part, three-hour, multiple-choice exam covering high school level verbal skills (vocabulary and reading comprehension), mathematics (arithmetic, algebra and geometry) and science (general science, biology, chemistry and physics). It is used by the Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing to determine an applicant’s readiness for entry into the program. • Who must take the NLN PAX? All applicants applying for admission to the program (even those with prior baccalaureate and advanced degrees) are required to take the exam. • When should an applicant take the NLN PAX? You should take the NLN PAX at the earliest possible date, once you have prepared for the exam. If you are applying to another nursing school, consult with that school(s) regarding their deadlin
