Free Study GuidePractice questions, flashcards, and related resources

Free CPNRE / REx-PN Exam Prep

Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) / Regulatory Exam - Practical Nurse (REx-PN)

Prepare for the CPNRE / REx-PN exam without spending hundreds on expensive prep courses. Free study guides, practice questions, flashcards, and related exam resources.

Same family resources

Explore More International Nursing Licensure Exams

Continue into nearby exams from the same family. Each card keeps practice questions, study guides, flashcards, videos, and articles in one place.

Why Choose Us

Free CPNRE / REx-PN Prep Tools

100+ Practice Questions

Practice by topic with detailed answer explanations

AI Tutor Explains Mistakes

Understand why answers are wrong, not just which ones

Updated for 2026

Review the latest update date on each resource

$0 Forever

Start without a credit card or trial

Compare:
Kaplan $300+Achievable $200+OpenExamPrep $0

What You'll Study

7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CPNRE / REx-PN Exam Details

Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) / Regulatory Exam - Practical Nurse (REx-PN)

Administered by CPNRE administered for provincial LPN/RPN colleges (ASI/Yardstick); REx-PN administered by NCSBN for ON (CNO) and BC (BCCNM)

Official Source
Pass/fail; no fixed percentage. CPNRE standard is set by a Standard Setting Committee using the modified Angoff method. REx-PN uses NCSBN logit-based adaptive scoring against a fixed passing standard.
Passing Score
CPNRE:
Questions
CPNRE:
Hours
CPNRE fees vary by province; the current REx-PN bulletin lists CA$350 plus applicable taxes, with additional fees for international scheduling
Exam Fee

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official CPNRE administered for provincial LPN/RPN colleges (ASI/Yardstick); REx-PN administered by NCSBN for ON (CNO) and BC (BCCNM) content outline

Safe and Effective Care Environment28-40%

Management/Coordination of Care (18-24%) and Safety and Infection Control (10-16%): delegation, prioritization, advocacy, confidentiality, infection prevention, and a safe environment.

Health Promotion and Maintenance6-12%

Growth and development, prevention and early detection, immunization, prenatal and newborn care, and health teaching across the lifespan.

Psychosocial Integrity8-14%

Mental health concepts, coping, grief, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, substance use, and support for emotional and behavioural needs.

Physiological Integrity34-58%

Basic Care and Comfort (6-12%), Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies (14-20%), Reduction of Risk Potential (8-14%), and Physiological Adaptation (6-12%).

What's Included

7 Chapters

Complete exam coverage

Practice Quizzes

With detailed explanations

Free to Start

No credit card required

Ran Chen - AI Engineer, CFP®
CFP®
Why It's Free

Quality Exam Prep Shouldn't Cost Hundreds

I'm Ran Chen, an engineer with 20+ years of coding experience. I passed my Life Insurance license, EA exam, SIE, Series 6, 63, 65, and finally the CFP® exam.

Through all these exams, one thing became clear: exam prep is expensive. But with AI, we can change that. Quality preparation can now be free for everyone.

About Ran Chen

CPNRE / REx-PN Exam FAQ

Official CPNRE administered for provincial LPN/RPN colleges (ASI/Yardstick); REx-PN administered by NCSBN for ON (CNO) and BC (BCCNM) Resources

Verify information with these official sources

More Free Resources

Loading...
No Credit Card Required

Ready to Start Your Free CPNRE / REx-PN Prep?

Review the study guide, practice key concepts, and use the free tools at your own pace.