Kaplan Admissions Test

We have transitioned from the NLN Preadmission Exam to the Kaplan Admission Test. Scores from the NLN exam will no longer be considered.

You may take the Kaplan Admission Test twice per application cycle, at least 30 days apart.  Any additional scores taken during the application cycle will not be considered. The Kaplan Admission Test is a 91-question, multiple-choice, on-line, proctored test that evaluates the basic reading, math, writing, and science skills of individuals seeking entry into a nursing program leading to RN licensure. 

The test is taken in the ECTC Assessment Center (Room 129, RPC Building—across from the WKU office and down from the ECTC Bookstore) on Thursday at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Please make sure to bring a photo ID and your Kaplan account information. No appointment is necessary, but seating is subject to availability. Please note that if the campus is closed, testing is not available.  

To register for the test, go to https://www.kaptest.com/nclex/partner/elizabethtown-community-and-technical-college. Follow the enrollment steps to register your account and “purchase” (no cost) your exam. There is no charge for the test.

Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exam Prep is available on Amazon for anyone interested in studying for the admissions exam.