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The change is based on findings from two independent consultants and feedback from NLN advisory nursing committee, communities of interest, and subject matter experts across institutions. 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 \nTo increase test security, update content blueprints , and improve reporting for students and nursing programs , the NLN is updating the PAX to the NEX.  \nThe NLN based the decision on findings from an evaluation conducted by two independent consultants and input from the NLN's advisory nursing committee , communities of interest , and Subject Matter Experts (SMES) across diverse institutions and nursing programs.  \n\n|  | PAX | NEX |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Administration |  |  |\n| Time\u003Cbr>Allotment | 40 minutes per section | 60 minutes per section |\n| Test Type | Modified Random Parallel approach | Modified Linear on the Fly approach |\n| Virtual\u003Cbr>Proctoring | 2016 – Onsite only\u003Cbr>2020 – Onsite and Virtual using“record-and-review” proctor | Onsite or Virtual with provisions to use live virtual proctor only |\n| Blueprint |  |  |\n| Number of\u003Cbr>Items | Verbal: 60 scored\u003Cbr>Math: 40 scored\u003Cbr>Science: 60 scored | Verbal: 50 scored, 8 pretest/unscored\u003Cbr>Math: 40 scored , 5 pretest/unscored\u003Cbr>Science: 55 scored, 5 pretest/unscored |\n| Verbal | Reading Comprehension: 30 items , | Reading Comprehension: 25 items, 5 |\n| Ability | 6 reading passages | passages |\n| Section | Word Knowledge: 30 items | Word Knowledge: 25 items |\n| Science\u003Cbr>Section | Physics: 5 items\u003Cbr>Biology: 20 items\u003Cbr>Chemistry: 13 items\u003Cbr>Anatomy & Physiology: 14 items Health: 8 items | Physics: 0 items\u003Cbr>Biology: 20 items\u003Cbr>Chemistry: 5 items\u003Cbr>Anatomy: 11 items\u003Cbr>Physiology: 11 items\u003Cbr>Health: 8 items |\n| Mathematics\u003Cbr>Section | Mathematical Concepts: 4 items\u003Cbr>Geometry: 3 items\u003Cbr>Numbers & Operations: 29 items Conversions: 9 items\u003Cbr>Algebra: 5 items | Numbers & Operations: 12 items\u003Cbr>Measurement: 14 items\u003Cbr>Algebra: 7\u003Cbr>Data & Information: 7 items |\n\nCopyright 2023 , National League for Nursing. All rights reserved.  \nOther Noteworthy Updates  \n● Each item is now assigned a difficulty level , ensuring greater fairness for all test-takers.  \n● There is one virtual proctoring service to maintain the highest level of exam security.  \n● Test scores are immediately available after concluding the exam.  \n● The item bank is continuously increasing.  \n● There will be a quarterly section review in addition to an annual holistic test review to identify any items that may need to be paused or retired based on performance or exposure.  \n● The transition from PAX to NEX (Nurse Entrance Exam) is to increase security and support more accurate student resources.","cbCaiskOrlHKaTDm","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiskOrlHKaTDm","pdf",318209,"English","# Why the PAX to NEX update\n# Blueprint comparison: administration and test design\n## Time allotment and test type\n## Virtual proctoring approach\n# Blueprint comparison: item counts and section breakdown\n## Verbal, Reading Comprehension, Word Knowledge\n## Science section content distribution\n## Mathematics section content distribution\n# Other noteworthy updates\n## Item difficulty levels and fairness\n## Proctoring, score availability, and item bank review cycle","[{\"question\":\"What is the main reason for updating PAX to NEX?\",\"answer\":\"To increase test security, update content blueprints, and improve reporting for students and nursing programs.\"},{\"question\":\"How do test administration time allotments differ between PAX and NEX?\",\"answer\":\"PAX allows 40 minutes per section, while NEX allows 60 minutes per section.\"},{\"question\":\"How does virtual proctoring change from PAX to NEX?\",\"answer\":\"PAX is onsite only until 2020, then allows onsite and virtual with record-and-review proctoring; NEX allows onsite or virtual with provisions to use live virtual proctor only.\"},{\"question\":\"What additional update procedures are included beyond the blueprint changes?\",\"answer\":\"Each item is assigned a difficulty level, scores are available immediately after the exam, the item bank increases continuously, and reviews include quarterly section reviews plus an annual holistic review to pause or retire items when needed.\"}]","PAX to NEX - Content update for nurse entrance testing | PDF",1789937084]