The NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exams (ACE) are national validation tests designed to evaluate previous learning in order to assist with placement of nurses who are seeking educational mobility. They are designed for two pathways: ACE I for LPN/ LVN to RN and ACE II for RN to BSN. Nursing ACE I and II are administered to students by an official representative of the school of nursing at which they are seeking advanced placement. Bulletins for both exams, which contain detailed information about the content, scoring, and administration, are available from NLN customer service. ACE products are ordered by faculty, not students.

ACE I - PN to RN
Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (ACE) I PN-RN: Foundations of Nursing

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (ACE) I PN-RN: Nursing Care During Childbearing and Nursing Care of the Child

ACE II - RN to BSN
Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (ACE) II RN-BSN: Care of the Adult Client

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (ACE) II RN-BSN: Care of the Client During Childbearing and Care of the Child

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (ACE) II RN-BSN: Care of the Client With a Mental Disorder

NURSING ACCELERATION CHALLENGE EXAM (ACE) I - PN to RN: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
[OTACHI041703]

Test Specifications (PDF)

Purpose: Assesses fundamental skills needed to meet physiological and psychosocial needs of clients who are in stable condition.

Format: 184-item, four-option, multiple-choice.

Administration: Can be administered in three and one-half hours.

Scoring: A total score is provided as a basis to use in the decision to award credit for advanced placement in an RN program. Score reports also include diagnostic scores for each area of nursing content and all areas of the nursing process. These diagnostic scores are intended to supplement faculty evaluation of students and to enhance the student’s self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses.

Scores are normed on nursing students in associate degree and diploma programs.

Each packet includes:
Test Booklet with Answer Sheet
Information Bulletin

NLN Price $50

NURSING ACCELERATION CHALLENGE EXAM (ACE) I - PN to RN: NURSING CARE DURING CHILDBEARING AND NURSING CARE OF THE CHILD
[OTACHI845223]

Purpose: Assesses understanding of nursing care during the antepartal, intrapartal, postpartal, and neonatal periods. Also addresses nursing care of hospitalized children and adolescents.

Format: 198-item, four-option, multiple-choice.

Administration: Can be administered in three and one-half hours.

Scoring: A total score is provided as a basic to use in the decision to award credit for advanced placement in an RN program. Score reports also include diagnostic scores for each area of nursing content and all areas of the nursing process. These diagnostic scores are intended to supplement faculty evaluation of students and to enhance the student’s self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses.

Scores are normed on nursing students in associate and diploma programs.

This Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam contains two separate parts: Nursing Care During Childbearing (100 items) and Nursing Care of the Child (98 items).  Separate score reports are provided for each part.  Administer one or both parts for a comprehensive assessment of a student's performance.

Each packet includes:
Test Booklet with Answer Sheet
Information Bulletin

NLN Price $50

NURSING ACCELERATION CHALLENGE EXAM (ACE) II - RN to BSN: CARE OF THE ADULT CLIENT
[OTACHI015313]

Purpose: Assesses knowledge of the nursing care of adult clients with a variety of common health problems. Applicable to various practice settings.

Format: 219-item, four-option, multiple-choice.

Administration: Can be administered in four hours.

Scoring: A total score is provided as a basis to use in the decision to award credit for advanced placement in a baccalaureate nursing program. Score reports also include diagnostic scores for each area of nursing content and all areas of the nursing process. These diagnostic scores are intended to supplement faculty evaluation of students and to enhance the student’s self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses.

Scores are normed on baccalaureate nursing students.

Each packet includes:
Test Booklet with Answer Sheet
Information Bulletin

NLN Price $50

NURSING ACCELERATION CHALLENGE EXAM (ACE) II - RN to BSN: CARE OF THE CLIENT DURING CHILDBEARING AND CARE OF THE CHILD
[OTACHI025323]

Purpose: Assesses knowledge of the nursing care of clients during the antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal periods. Also addresses the nursing care of children and adolescents in various stages of health and illness.

Format: 203-item, four-option, multiple-choice.

Administration: Can be administered in four hours.

Scoring: A total score is provided as a basis to use in the decision to award credit for advanced placement in a baccalaureate nursing program. Score reports also include diagnostic scores for each area of nursing content and all areas of the nursing process. These diagnostic scores are intended to supplement faculty evaluation of students and to enhance the student’s self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses.

Scores are normed on baccalaureate nursing students.

This Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam contains two separate parts: Nursing Care During Childbearing (103 items) and Nursing Care of the Child (100 items).  Separate score reports are provided for each part.  Administer one or both parts for a comprehensive assessment of a student's performance.

Each packet includes:
Test Booklet with Answer Sheet
Information Bulletin

NLN Price $50

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