IMPORTANT: Students seeking admission to the program for the 2023/2024 academic year will be required to pass the National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Exam (NLN-PAX) for admission to the Program. The Program no longer accepts the TEAS exam.
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, September 1, 2022 to June 1, 2023.
The NLN PAX 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.
Beginning in January 2023, Upper Cape Tech will be offering the NLN Pax through the Division of Adult & Continuing Education. Additional information will be provided when available.
For details about the NLN PAX can be found in the Student Guide. The cost of the exam is $52.50. An additional on-site testing fee of $100.00 is also required.
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.
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, September 1, 2022 to June 1, 2023.
The NLN PAX 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.
Beginning in January 2023, Upper Cape Tech will be offering the NLN Pax through the Division of Adult & Continuing Education. Additional information will be provided when available.
For details about the NLN PAX can be found in the Student Guide. The cost of the exam is $52.50. An additional on-site testing fee of $100.00 is also required.
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.
