PAX stands for Pre-Admission Exam. Nursing schools use the exam to determine if an applicant has the skills and aptitudes necessary to do well in a program of nursing education.

What is the Pax exam for?

The National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Examination (NLN-PAX) is a standardized entrance exam for prospective nursing students seeking admission to nursing schools across the country. It is also the cause for a lot of procrastination and anxiety for nursing school hopefuls!

What is on the PAX?

The PAX, a standardized entrance exam for potential nursing students who seek admittance into nursing schools nationwide, consists of three tests – Verbal Ability, Mathematics, and Science at a high school level. One hour is allowed for each test.