Free NLN NEX Exam Prep
NLN Nursing Entrance Exam (formerly PAX)
Pass your NLN NEX exam without spending hundreds on expensive prep courses. Free study guides, practice questions, and AI-powered learning.
Quick Facts
NLN Professional License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try
Verbal Ability Preparation
Build vocabulary (roots, prefixes, suffixes), practice reading comprehension with health/science passages.
Mathematics Review
Master fractions, decimals, percentages, unit conversions, dosage calculations, and data interpretation (new on NEX).
Science & Anatomy/Physiology
Focus on biology, human anatomy, physiology, basic chemistry, and health concepts. A&P is nearly doubled from old PAX.
Practice Tests & Strategy
Take full-length timed practice exams. Review NLN percentile scoring system and target your school's required score.
Can You Take the NLN NEX Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must create NLN account at nlntest.org
- •Government-issued photo ID required on test day
- •Basic 4-function calculator allowed (no scientific/graphing)
- •Typically taken during or after completing prerequisite coursework
NLN NEX Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-3 months before nursing school application deadline
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
NLN recommends 30-day wait. Schools set own retake limits (typically 2-3 attempts). Each retake requires new purchase.
Total Cost Breakdown
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NLN NEX Exam Details
NLN Nursing Entrance Exam (formerly PAX)
Administered by NLN (National League for Nursing)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NLN (National League for Nursing) content outline
Word knowledge (25 items) and reading comprehension (25 items) plus 8 unscored
Numbers/operations (12), measurement/conversions (14), algebra (7), data/information (7) plus 5 unscored
Biology (20), anatomy (11), physiology (11), chemistry (5), health (8) plus 5 unscored
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What's Next After the NLN NEX?
After passing the NLN NEX, you can pursue these career paths
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