Accessing and Understanding Your Results 

 

There are two different processes for accessing your results, depending on whether you took the NEX, PAX, or another assessment. Follow the instructions below to access results for the assessment that you completed.  

 

Please note: 

  • Your assessment report will be available to access from this account for three years.  

  • The NLN does not set a pass/fail score.  Your institution will provide additional information regarding their required score and their process for repeating an exam if you should not pass.  

 

Accessing Your Results for the Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) and the Pre-Admission Exam (PAX) 

  • The PAX assessment requires up to 4 hours to access scores after completion. NEX results are available immediately.

 

Follow the instructions below to access your NEX or PAX results: 

  • Log into www.nlntest.org.  

  • Click on My Results at the top of the page.  

  • Click on NLN Student Reports.  

  • Click on the Participant Report link.  

  • Select the exam from the field Exam Date.  

  • Click on your exam, then click Run Report.  

 

Understanding Your PAX Score 

  • The Composite Score is a statistical calculation for the combined three sections.   

  • The Percent Correct is the number of test items answered correctly / total # of test items.   

  • The SEM (Standard Error of Measurement). A statistical score that indicates the expected average change in your score if you immediately re-tested.   

  • The Percentile Rank is a comparison, your score to the norm sampling group of students.   

 

Accessing Your Results for Non-PAX Assessments 

  • Follow the instructions below to access non-PAX assessment results: 

  • Log into www.nlntest.org. 

  • Click on My Results at the top of the page.  

  • Click on the Transcript of My Results link and select from the list of exam events.  

  • Under the Coaching Report column, click on View Report to see your report.  

 

Understanding Your Non-PAX Score 

  • The Total Score is the number of questions you answered correctly.  

  • The Percentage Score is the number of test items answered correctly / total # of test items.  

  • The Average Score is used to compare how other students scored on the same exam across the United States.