The junior class of a local high school sold Candy Grams the week before Valentine’s Day to raise money for the Prom. They raised: Monday – $98.25, Tuesday – $101.50, Wednesday – $155.00, Thursday – $137.75, and Friday – $201.50. If they sold 2776 Candy Grams, how much did each Candy Gram cost?
The nursing graduates of a local college accounted for 38% of the 1322 graduates. How many of the graduates were not nursing graduates?
You are trying to decide how much storage you need for a new smartphone. Your decision will be based on how much storage you need for music. Your friend says that their music library is 5,100 songs and takes up 20.4 GB of storage. Your music library is 7,521 songs. About how much storage will you need?
Listed below are all of NLN PAX practice exams. Choose which subject you want to practice and start studying.
Utilize some of these other free resources to help you prepare for your exam.
| Resource | Notes | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Flashcard Set 1 | 188 terms covering all content areas. | Quizlet |
| Flashcard Set 2 | 179 terms covering all content areas. | Quizlet |
| Flashcard Set 3 | 177 terms covering all content areas. | Quizlet |
| Flashcard Set 4 | 223 terms covering all content areas. | Quizlet |
| Flashcard Set 5 | 105 terms covering all content areas. | Quizlet |
| Flashcard Set 6 | 98 terms covering math. | Quizlet |
| Flashcard Set 7 | 128 terms covering science. | Quizlet |
| Flashcard Set 8 | 318 terms covering vocabulary. | Quizlet |
Quick Facts:
All questions are multiple choice. Make sure to provide an answer for every single question! An educated guess is better than no guess at all. If you find yourself stumped on a question, skip it for the time being and come back to it later.
The verbal skills section is divided into 2 subsections:
The reading comprehension subsection will have 30 questions. You will read 5 passages (~400 words in length) and answer questions. Each passage has 6 questions.
The word knowledge subsection will have 30 questions as well. You will be asked to identify the meaning of words within sentences.
The math section is only 1 section. There will be 22 problem-solving questions and 18 computational questions. Some topics that will be tested are:
Applied mathematics includes problems like, “How can a facility use smarter scheduling to reduce costs of overtime” or “How can an in-depth plan for a clinical trial be planned”?
No calculators can be used for this portion.
The science section is only 1 section as well. Some topics that you will be tested on include:
Most NLN PAX exams are computer-based, but you may encounter the test in paper form as well. You should plan to arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes before your appointment to check in.
Bring your valid government-issued photo ID. Do not bring a calculator or any personal items into the testing center.
If taking the exam online, you will need to set up “Examity” on the device you are taking the test on. Examity system requirements are as follows:
To set up your system for the NLN exam through Examity, follow these steps:
Check out the official NLN PDF document on setting up your NLN Exam through Examity for more details.
The PAX exam itself will be the same no matter where you take it. With that being said, the exam will be administered by the school that you are applying to. So, you must register for your appointment to take the exam through your desired school.
When registering, you will have a range of dates to choose from. This exam is offered several times each month, so your options are typically pretty flexible for when you want to test. Additionally, many locations will also offer a range of start times on each date allowing you to choose a time that works best for you!
You are allotted 2 hours and 5 minutes to take this exam. You are allowed 45 minutes for the verbal ability section, 35 minutes for math, and 45 minutes for science.
You can test either on-campus through a proctored exam or take an online proctored exam. If applicable, your school of choice will tell you if you can take the exam in person when you register. To take the exam remote, visit the NLN dashboard examination portal here.
The cost to take the PAX test is anywhere from $60.00 to $100.00. The NLN does not give refunds. You can pay with a Visa, Mastercard, through PayPal or a wire transfer.
When applying to the school of your choice, all application materials, including your results, must be submitted by the deadline for the quarter in which you are applying. Scores that are received after these dates will be considered for the next application period.
| Fall: Application Period | January 15 to April 3 |
| Winter: Application Period | August 15 to October 5 |
| Spring: Application Period | November 15 to January 10 |
The exam is given a cumulative score ranging from 1 to 199. To receive a score at all, you will need to complete all three sections. As a guideline while studying, you should aim to score above the 50th percentile. This equates to a score of 103 or better.
A test score of between 199 and 145 overall will land you in the 99th percentile and a score of 117 equates to the 70th percentile. Though the pass rate is standardized, some schools will require a higher pass rate. So, you will want to check what pass rate is required for the school you are applying to.
Exam results are mailed directly from the NLN to the student and the college within 10 days following the exam date. If you fail the exam, you must wait a minimum of 6 months before you can re-test. Additionally, if you fail on your first try, you will only have two more chances to try and pass.
For more information about the PAX exam or scores, go to the official website.
Yes! Visit the NLN website regarding information about special testing accommodations and contact your campus Disability Services.
There are currently no time limitations. But copies of the results are only available for 3 years.
If you take the NLN PAX exam multiple times, your highest score will be considered in the admissions process.
You must register at least 7 days in advance.
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