The National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Exam (NLN-PAX) is required for admission to the Program. The Program no longer accepts the TEAS exam.
IMPORTANT! The cost of the exam is $52.50. An additional on-site testing fee of $100.00 is also required. BOTH steps must be completed to be eligible to take the exam. You are not eligible to take the PAX if both steps are not completed. Failure to complete both steps may result in loss of fees paid. UCT reserves the right to change a fee to change test dates.
Applicants to the UCT Practical Nurse Program must achieve a passing score of 50% on both the Verbal and Mathematics sections and complete the Science section (a minimum score is not required on the science section). Applicants are permitted to take the PAX on three (3) occasions during an admission cycle, July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
The NLN PAX is offered through the Adult & Continuing Education division of UCT. The exam must be completed in person at an authorized testing center with an in-person proctor. Exams completed remotely and/or with a virtual proctor will NOT be accepted.
For details about the NLN PAX can be found in the Student Guide. Kindly note, rules for taking the exam at UCT may vary from those in the student guide in accordance with PN Program testing procedures.
Information on preparation materials for the PAX can be found in the Student Guide, page 19 & 20. A list of products are listed on page 37 of the Student Guide. There are 6 Prep exams available ($20.00 to $25.00 each). When purchasing practice exams select products labeled "PAX".
REQUIRED MINIMUM PAX SCORES FOR ADMISSION
To have your NLN PAX scores considered for admission to the Program you must complete the Practical Nursing Program Application for Admission with the NON-REFUNDABLE payment of the $50.00 Application fee. Payment must be made in the form cash (please bring exact amount), treasurers check, or money order made out to Upper Cape Tech. If mailing your payment, do NOT mail cash. PAX scores received without an application to the Program on file will not be reviewed.
IMPORTANT: NLN PAX results that are reported to UCT by NLN Testing Services as being flagged for any reason will NOT be considered for the purpose of applying to the UCT PN Program. The exam attempt WILL be considered as one of the three attempts for the purpose of testing in the admission cycle.
IMPORTANT! The cost of the exam is $52.50. An additional on-site testing fee of $100.00 is also required. BOTH steps must be completed to be eligible to take the exam. You are not eligible to take the PAX if both steps are not completed. Failure to complete both steps may result in loss of fees paid. UCT reserves the right to change a fee to change test dates.
Applicants to the UCT Practical Nurse Program must achieve a passing score of 50% on both the Verbal and Mathematics sections and complete the Science section (a minimum score is not required on the science section). Applicants are permitted to take the PAX on three (3) occasions during an admission cycle, July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
The NLN PAX is offered through the Adult & Continuing Education division of UCT. The exam must be completed in person at an authorized testing center with an in-person proctor. Exams completed remotely and/or with a virtual proctor will NOT be accepted.
For details about the NLN PAX can be found in the Student Guide. Kindly note, rules for taking the exam at UCT may vary from those in the student guide in accordance with PN Program testing procedures.
Information on preparation materials for the PAX can be found in the Student Guide, page 19 & 20. A list of products are listed on page 37 of the Student Guide. There are 6 Prep exams available ($20.00 to $25.00 each). When purchasing practice exams select products labeled "PAX".
REQUIRED MINIMUM PAX SCORES FOR ADMISSION
- Reading 50%
- Math 50%
- Science - a minimum score is not required, however this portion of the exam must be completed
To have your NLN PAX scores considered for admission to the Program you must complete the Practical Nursing Program Application for Admission with the NON-REFUNDABLE payment of the $50.00 Application fee. Payment must be made in the form cash (please bring exact amount), treasurers check, or money order made out to Upper Cape Tech. If mailing your payment, do NOT mail cash. PAX scores received without an application to the Program on file will not be reviewed.
IMPORTANT: NLN PAX results that are reported to UCT by NLN Testing Services as being flagged for any reason will NOT be considered for the purpose of applying to the UCT PN Program. The exam attempt WILL be considered as one of the three attempts for the purpose of testing in the admission cycle.
