Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX)

The Nursing Entrance Exam (NEX) is a standardized entrance exam for nursing applicants to Shoreline Community College.

Application Deadlines: All application materials, including NEX exam results, must be submitted by the deadline for the quarter in which you are applying. Scores that are received after these dates will be considered for the next application period.

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Quarter Entering Application Period
Fall January 15 to April 3
Winter August 15 to October 3
Spring November 15 to January 10

Testing Dates: Testing is available throughout the year, both in person at the Testing Center and via remote proctoring through the National League for Nursing

Exam Cost:

Virtual Proctoring with Proctor360 $68.50
Onsite Exam $52.50
*Testers purchase their own exam, it is not paid for by the institution.

Payment Options: Visa / Mastercard / PayPal 

Test Length: 3 hours

Format: Three sections, 60 minutes each in length - verbal, math, and science.

Study Guide:  Student Resources (nln.org)There are also study guides available through nlntest.org.

NEX Testing Options

The National League for Nursing allows students to utilize remote proctoring to complete the NEX exam.
Follow the NLN registration steps in this guide to get set up for your remote proctored NEX exam. The guide lists all needed links and specific instructions to complete each step (with screenshots). Here is a video also:
Selecting and Purchasing Your Virtual Exam (nln.org)

Location: Shoreline Community College Testing Center, Room 5100 FOSS (5000) Building, first floor next to Safety & Security
16101 Greenwood Avenue North
Shoreline, WA 98133

Test Registration: Register for testing by reading the student guide here

Registering for Your Onsite Exam

In-Person Testing: A white board, pen, and basic calculator are provided.

Additional Information

Once you have taken your exam, scores will be available immediately.

Retake Policy: Students may take the test twice per application period. When checking your Score Report, look at RN Program Applicants. Your Composite Score needs to be at minimum 138 and the RN Percentile Rank must be at minimum 50. This is for all three subjects combined. Once you hit these benchmarks, it will not improve your chances in the review process to raise these scores. Scores are good within one year of the first day of the application period.

Scores from other schools: Shoreline Community College’s Nursing Program will accept NEX test scores from other accredited nursing schools. For questions, please contact the Nursing Program at (206) 533-6778 or by emailing Sharon Lowenborg at slowenborg@shoreline.edu.

Testing Accommodations: Create your NLN Account:
Registering for Your Onsite Exam (nln.org)
Selecting and Purchasing Your Virtual Exam (nln.org)
Follow the step-by-step directions to purchase the regular exam. Testers purchase the exam, it is not paid for by the institution. Do not schedule or start the exam, if virtual, without confirmation from NLN that your accommodation has been made. Failure to follow this instruction may result in a standard exam being administered. No refund or replacement exam will be granted. 

Next, contact Student Accessibility Services to set up an appointment to discuss PAX accommodations. You can schedule an appointment by email sas@shoreline.edu, or call (206) 546-4545. If accommodations are approved, allow 5 business days for NLN to process the request. You will receive an email from NLN that your accommodation has been applied to your purchased exam.