Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College - Associate Degree Nursing Program - NLN-PAX RN Exam Testing Dates Fall 2016-Spring 2017

Sep 20, 2026

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College provides official NLN-PAX (Pre-Admission RN Exam for the first level) testing dates for the Associate Degree Nursing Program covering Fall 2016 through Spring 2017. The NLN Pre-Admission PAX RN exam is required for acceptance into the first level and lists scheduled sessions at the Cumberland Campus and Pineville Campus computer lab. Guidance includes limited slot availability per campus date, the 30-day registration opening window and the 3-day closing rule, check-in timing, exam-day requirements, and score validity for three years.

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Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Associate Degree Nursing Program NLN-PAX (Preadmission RN Exam for First level) Testing Dates Fall 2016-Spring 2017 The NLN Pre-Admission (PAX) RN Exam is required for acceptance into the first level of the associate degree nursing program. The testing dates before the March 1, 2018 deadline are | Cumberland Campus F-418-419 | Pineville Campus Computer lab 124 | | --- | --- | | Friday 10-20-17 10:00 a.m.
Friday 11-10-17 10:00 a.m.
Friday 01-26-18 10:00 a.m.
Friday 02-9-18 10:00 a.m.
Friday 02-16-18 10:00 a.m. | Friday 10-27-17 10:00 a.m.
Friday 02-9-18 10:00 a.m.
Friday 02-16-18 10:00 a.m.
Friday 02-23-18 10:00 a.m. | There are only 35 slots available at each campus site on each date so register early to get your preferred date. + THE TESTING DATES OPEN 30 DAYS BEFORE THE TESTING DATE FOR REGISTRATION AND ++REGISTRATION CLOSES 3 DAYS BEFORE THE TESTING DATE!! (YOU CAN ONLY REGISTER DURING THAT TIMEFRAME) To register for the exam go to [https://ondemand.questionmark.com/400030/ext/nlntesting/](https://ondemand.questionmark.com/400030/ext/nlntesting/ and follow the)[ and follow the](https://ondemand.questionmark.com/400030/ext/nlntesting/ and follow the)[ ](https://ondemand.questionmark.com/400030/ext/nlntesting/ and follow the)registration directions, to select the NLN PAX RN admission exam, then chose SKCTC either Pineville or Cumberland location and date. The exam times will be on the NLN testing site along with the room locations. • Check-in will begin at 9:00 a.m. • You must be present and checked by 9:30 a.m. • You will not be permitted into the computer lab after 9:30 a.m. NO Exceptions!! • Bring your login information with you so you can log in to take the exam. • The test is in three parts, you may take a brief break but you may not leave the building • No cell phones or calculators allowed in the testing site. • Please arrive early for closer parking in the student section of the parking lot. • The NLN test/scores are good for three years from date of admission. • If you test at another approved site, you must notify the nursing program coordinator and send your test scores in your admissions packet. • If the College is closed due to weather or other circumstance, you will be notified of the rescheduled testing date and location via email. Check the college webpage for closing instructions and your email. Overview of the NLN Pre-Admission RN Exam (PAX) • The NLN Pax-RN comprises three main areas; verbal skills, including word knowledge and reading comprehension, mathematics, including basic calculations, word problems, and incorporating algebra, geometry, conversions, graphs, and applied mathematics, and science, examining chemistry, physics, biology, human anatomy, human physiology and health. • You Must have an overall score of 50 Percentile or above on this exam for preference. Lower scores may be considered depending on other criteria and available slots. • Revised fall 2017

FAQs

What is the NLN-PAX RN exam and why is it required?

The NLN Pre-Admission (PAX) RN Exam is required for acceptance into the first level of the associate degree nursing program.

When does registration open and when does it close for each testing date?

Registration opens 30 days before the testing date and closes 3 days before the testing date; you can only register during that timeframe.

What are the key exam-day rules regarding check-in and computer lab access?

Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. and you must be present and checked by 9:30 a.m. You will not be permitted into the computer lab after 9:30 a.m. with no exceptions.

Sep 20, 2026

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