Fall 2026 Admissions - Pre-Admission Exam for Registered Nurse - Nursing Entrance Exam (NLN-NEX)

Sep 20, 2026

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Fall 2026 Admissions details the NLN-NEX pre-admission Nursing Entrance Exam for registered nurse applicants, including availability in-person and remotely with strong preference for onsite testing. The testing window runs March 12, 2026 to April 28, 2026, and early registration is recommended. Guidelines cover creating and accessing an NLN account, purchasing onsite or virtual exams, and buying prep and practice materials. Results are posted on My Dashboard with report download steps, and a no-refund policy applies, along with special accommodation and email score submission instructions.

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Reading Time5 min

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Pre-Admission Exam Overview

Testing Format and Window

Account Creation and Login

Purchasing an Exam

Onsite Exam

Virtual Exam

Purchasing Prep and Practice Materials

Accessing Exam Results

Downloading the Score Report

Policies and Additional Support

Fall 2026 Admissions Pre-Admission Exam for Registered NurseNursing Entrance Exam (NLN-NEX) The NLN–NEX exams will be offered both in person and remotely. However, in-person testing is strongly preferred. Testing Window: March 12, 2026 – April 28, 2026 To secure your preferred testing date and time, it is highly recommended that you register as soon as possible. Please note that students wishing to retake the exam must wait six (6) months between attempts. Pre-Admission Exam Guidelines (Please refer to the information below for detailed guidelines) Creating and Accessing Your Account Never tested with the NLN before? You will need to create a new account: • Navigate to the Assessment Services [landing page:](landing page: www.nlntest.org)[ www.nlntest.org](landing page: www.nlntest.org). • Click on the testing website link for Students. • Click the Sign Up button in the upper right corner. • Enter your name, email address, password, and institution. • Click Sign Up. Already have an account? Navigate to the Assessment Services website at [www.nlntest.org](www.nlntest.org) and click on the testing website link for Students. From there, you will use your email address and password to log into the portal. Forgotten Password? Navigate to the Assessment Services website at [www.nlntest.org](www.nlntest.org) and click on the testing website link for Students. Simply click on login and then click on “forgot my password”. Enter your email and you will be sent a prompt to reset your password. Purchasing an Onsite Exam Head to the Store: • Check to be sure you selected the correct exam and be sure it says Onsite. • Click Learn More. • Click Add to Cart. • Click View Cart. • Click Proceed to Checkout. • Click Confirm Purchase. ** • Enter your credit card information or school-provided voucher code. • Click Proceed to Checkout. • You will receive a "Payment successful" message indicating that you've made your purchase. You will also receive an email confirmation and a printable receipt. • Click "Go to Purchases" to view your exam. Students needing accommodation for an onsite exam: If you have a disability that would prevent you from taking an exam under standard conditions, you may request special accommodations and arrangements. Accommodations based on disabilities will be granted to comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students who wish to request such accommodations should contact: the Office of Accessibility Services. Purchasing a Virtual Exam Head to the Store: • Check to be sure you selected the correct exam and be sure it says Virtual. • Click Learn More. • Click Add to Cart. • Click View Cart. • Click Proceed to Checkout. • Click Confirm Purchase. ** • Enter your credit card information or school-provided voucher code. • Click Proceed to Checkout. • You will receive a "Payment successful" message indicating that you've made your purchase. You will also receive an email confirmation and a printable receipt. • Click "Go to Purchases" to view your exam. Purchasing Prep and Practice Materials Head to the Store: • Check to be sure you selected the correct materials. • Click Learn More. • Click Add to Cart. • Click View Cart. • Click Proceed to Checkout. • Click Confirm Purchase. ** • Enter your credit card information or school-provided voucher code. • Click Proceed to Checkout. • You will receive a "Payment successful" message indicating that you've made your purchase. You will also receive an email confirmation and a printable receipt. • Click "Go to Purchases" to view your materials. How to Access Your Results Scores are available on My Dashboard immediately after the exam. 1. Log into your student account. 2. Go to My Dashboard. 3. Find the exam tile for the exam you want to view. 4. Click All Results. 5. Select Download Report. 6. A ZIP file will downlo

FAQs

How do I register early for the NLN-NEX exam?

Register as soon as possible to secure your preferred testing date and time. Students retaking the exam must wait six months between attempts.

What steps are required to create or access an NLN testing account?

Create a new account via the Assessment Services landing page, then sign up with name, email, password, and institution. If you already have an account, log in on the student testing site using your email and password. Use “forgot my password” to reset access.

How can I purchase and view my exam for onsite or virtual testing?

In the store, confirm you selected the correct exam and that it is labeled Onsite or Virtual, then follow Learn More, Add to Cart, View Cart, Proceed to Checkout, and Confirm Purchase. After payment, check Purchases to access the exam.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Ezra