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Pre-Admission Exam (PAX / Pre-AX) for Registered Nurse (RN)

Pre-Admission Exam (PAX / Pre-AX) for Registered Nurse (RN)

The Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing uses this exam as part of the application process for the Generic & Accelerated Second-Degree Pathways Nursing Programs. This is a standardized exam used in conjunction with other criteria to determine acceptance to a nursing program.

The PAX and PRE-AX comprises of three main areas: Verbal, Math and Science.

All students are required to create an NLN account. DO NOT CREATE MORE THAN ONE ACCOUNT. Students can create an account by clicking on the following Registration URL: https://ondemand.questionmark.com/home/405669/user/register/site/5ea307d5d0221The following student group: 397210-01 - Hunter College - North New York, can be used to ensure that your score report is sent to Hunter College automatically.


    TO TAKE THE EXAM REMOTELY with PROCTOR360

    The Test Candidate's Guide will provide you with information on how to create an NLN account, purchase and schedule an exam.  It will also provide you with system requirements and test day instructions. Students are to click on Buy Exam, find the exam, Pre-AX; Pre-Admissions Exam (PAX); Pre-Admission Exam Verbal (includes Verbal Ability, Math, and Science Sections and then click Add to cart. The cost of the remote exam is $68.50. You will also have to schedule a date and time to test with a proctor. After you have purchased the exam, follow the instructions located in the email confirmation to schedule a date and time to test with Proctor360.  Students must set their test appointment at least 48 hours in advance.

    The Pre-AX is conducted with a remote proctor via Proctor360.


    TO TAKE THE EXAM IN PERSON AT THE HUNTER COLLEGE TESTING CENTER

    Be sure to review our General Testing Rules page.

    Students are to click on Register for All Onsite Events. Be sure to register for the Pre-Admission Exam Verbal (it includes all three parts of the exam). The cost of the in person exam is $52.50. Do not start the registration process unless you are ready to immediately checkout and pay for the exam. If you return later than one (1) hour to pay for the exam, you may have the exam listed in your shopping cart, however, you will be dropped from the roster after you checkout and pay for the exam. This will cause you to lose your seat to take the exam.

    In addition to the cost of the exam, students are also required to pay a non-refundable $36.00 administration fee. The fee is required to be paid by the day of the test, before the exam start time. The administration fee will only be accepted in person, in Room 238 Hunter North Building, Office of the Bursar (Note: The Bursar's Office is closed when the cashier is on break/lunch). Payments can be made in the form of money order. Money orders are to be made payable to Hunter College Testing Center, 695 Park Avenue, Room 150 North, New York, NY 10065.

    Click here for Bursar Hours

    Note: This payment is separate from the exam fee paid directly to the National League for Nursing. Proof of payment must be presented in the Hunter College Testing Center during the exam sign-in process.

     

    For more information about the exam and scheduling, contact the National League for Nursing (Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Eastern) by phone at 1-800-732-8656, by Text message at 618-892-9342 or via email at studenthelp@nln.org.

    For a brief overview, CLICK HERE

THE DAY OF THE REMOTE EXAM

 

  • Log in to your NLN Account
  • You will receive instruction and a passcode from Proctor360 after you check-in to the exam
  • Be ready to present current government issued photo identification bearing both a photo and signature
  • Only the calculator built into the exam is permitted. (No other computerized or personal calculators are allowed)
  • A whiteboard and eraser are permitted
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    THE DAY OF THE IN PERSON EXAM

     

  • Report to the Hunter College Testing Center, Room 150 Hunter North Building
  • Be ready to present current government issued photo identification bearing both a photo and signature
  • Be ready to present proof of non-refundable $36.00 administration fee payment
  • Be ready to log in to your NLN Account
  • Only the calculator built into the exam is permitted. (No other computerized or personal calculators are allowed)
  • Scrap paper will be provided
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    TAKING THE EXAM

     

  • You can repeat the exam once every six months for Hunter College (online or in person). You cannot take it once online and once in person within the six months. It is either/or
  • Students can only choose to take Pre-AX remotely or PAX in person. Kindly read the instructions for each before registering for an appointment.
  • Your results are kept on file with NLN for three years. The Hunter College, School of Nursing will accept scores for up to two years. If the exam is taken multiple times, the highest score will be considered in the admissions process.
  • Students, who wish to apply to Hunter College, School of Nursing for Fall 2024 admission, must test no later than February 29, 2024.
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    NURSING PROGRAM

    Do you have questions about the Hunter College, School of Nursing program?

    Contact the Hunter College, School of Nursing at nursing8@hunter.cuny.edu or visit their website at http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/nursing.

     

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