NLN Pre-Admission Examination (PAX) for Registered Nursing (RN) and Practical/Vocational Nursing (PN/VN or LPN/LVN) Test Preparation Study Guide


PAX-RN is a standardized entrance exam for students who seek admittance into nursing schools nationwide.It is administered by the National League Of Nurses. PAN-RX is used by various nursing colleges as their basic entrance test as it helps them discover candidate's readiness for getting into Registered Nurse Program.

Format Of NLN Pre-Admission Examination (PAX) for Registered Nursing (RN) and Practical/Vocational Nursing (PN/VN or LPN/LVN) Test


The PAX-RN examination is conducted in paper- pen format. The questions are presented in multiple-choice format and the candidates are supposed to finish with the examination in three hours time. Questions from the following sections are included in the examination:

Verbal skills - Word knowledge and reading comprehension
Mathematics- Basic calculations, word problems, algebra, geometry, conversions, graphs, and applied mathematics
Science - General biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science.
Nursing - Health and first aid

Study Guide and Preparation for NLN Pre-Admission Examination (PAX) for Registered Nursing (RN) and Practical/Vocational Nursing (PN/VN or LPN/LVN) Test Preparation Study Guide


NLN Pre-Admission Examination (PAX) for Registered Nursing (RN) and Practical/Vocational Nursing (PN/VN or LPN/LVN)  Study Guide

While preparing for the PAX-RN Exam you are to make sure that you are covering each and every topic of the subject. You can take the references from the PAX-RN study guide that will allow you familiarize with the examination format and prepare well for the examination.



PAX Study Guide 2024-2025 - Secrets Test Prep Book [6th Edition] (printed book)

PAX Study Guide 2024-2025 - Secrets Test Prep Book [6th Edition] (ebook access)

NLN PAX RN Exam Cards 2023-2024 (boxed)







How to Prepare for Multiple Choice Questions


Tips and tricks that can help you prepare for multiple choice questions and increase your mark. Prepared by professionals these tricks help you excel in NLN Pre-Admission Examination multiple choice exam.

 How to answer multiple choice

PAX Multiple Choice Strategies Guide

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