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SAMPLE
NLN PAX QUESTIONS
* correct answers
Verbal Ability
1. The staff inferred from the manager's remarks that their work
was performed satisfactorily.
To infer means to make
A. an allusion.
B. an error.
C. a proposal.
D. a deduction.*
Mathematics
1. An equal-arm balance is leveled when 20 washers are on one side
and 10 bolts are on the other. Four bolts are added to one side.
How many washers must be added to the other side to maintain balance?
A. 2
B. 8*
C. 4
D. 14
2. 2.76 x 1.04 =
A. 2.67
B. 2.78
C. 2.87*
D. 3.04
Science
1. What type of immunity is present when the body develops antibodies
after illness?
A. Natural.*
B. Inborn.
C. Passive.
D. Artificial.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Who
can take the NLN PAX?
The NLN PAX-PN is open to individuals applying for admission to
a PN nursing program that requires the NLN PAX test score report
and to interested individuals considering a career in nursing.
How
can I study for the PAX?
To help you study for the PAX-PN, the NLN offers the following book,
NLN Review Guide for LPN/LVN Pre-Entrance Exam, which provides
an overview of the verbal, math, and science content necessary for
admission admission to LPN/LVN programs. The book contains approximately
1,000 practice questions and features three practice exams in each
of the three content areas: verbal ability, math, and science. The
book also includes helpful tips for test preparation and for becoming
a more effective learner and test taker. The NLN Review Guide
for LPN/LVN Pre-Entrance Exam (Second Edition, Mary E. McDonald,
RN, MA, Educational Assessment Consultant) is available in bookstores
or directly through Jones & Bartlett Publishers. To order, contact
Jones & Bartlett at (800) 832-0034 or visit www.jbpub.com.
Are
special testing accommodations granted for individuals with disabilities?
Yes, please click here
for information about special testing accommodations.
How
much does the exam cost and are refunds given?
Please contact the nursing school in which you are seeking entrance
for the exam's cost. The NLN does not issue refunds for this exam.
Where
is the NLN PAX administered?
The NLN PAX is used by many nursing schools to help determine an
individual's readiness for entry into a PN program. Inquire with
your nursing school of choice for specific information on their
requirements for entrance into a nursing program.
Where
can I search for a listing of nursing schools in my area?
To locate nursing programs or nursing courses, contact individual
schools of nursing and request information regarding their particular
programs. For a list of schools in your area, visit www.allnursingschools.com
or www.nursingprofession.com.
You may also contact Jones & Bartlett Publishers, who carries
a publication titled "State Approved Schools of Nursing"
that will provide you with a list of nursing schools. You may also
visit Jones & Bartlett on the web at www.jbpub.com
or call (800) 832-0034.
Who
receives the test scores and how do I know if I passed?
Test reports are shipped to you and your school of choice within
two business days of receipt of answer sheets to the NLN.
Each school sets its own admission standards. The NLN is not involved
in this process, nor does the NLN establish a "passing"
or "failing" mark on the test. Test results show how your
scores compare with those of other applicants who have taken this
examination. In making admission decisions, however, schools consider
factors other than test results. Contact your selected nursing school(s)
for your results and to inquire about the school’s requirements
for passing.
How
can I interpret my test scores and understand my score report?
Click on the following link for information on interpreting your
test scores and undertanding your score report on the PN Pre-Admission
Exam: The
NLN PAX-PN Score Report - (PDF)
How
can I get my exam rescored?
NLN offers a rescoring service for $50.
If you wish to have your answer sheet rescored, send written request
and payment (money order or certified check only), to: National
League for Nursing, 140 Washington Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760.
Please include the following information in your request letter:
Your name, the name of the school through which the exam was administered,
the school code, original exam date, and the name of the test (specify
PN).
Can
I repeat the NLN PAX?
Any individual wishing to retake the NLN PAX are required to wait
a minimum of six months before being eligible to repeat the exam.
If you wish to repeat the exam within one year from your last test
date, however, written authorization is required from the director
of the school of nursing to whom the report will be sent.
Where
do I find my school's ID number?
PAX school IDs can be retrieved online. Visit PAX
School ID Search.
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