Because Canadian healthcare changes rapidly, every five years a Practice Analysis will be conducted to determine current nursing activities being performed by Licensed Practical Nurses/ Registered Practical Nurses (LPNs/ RPNs) in British Columbia and Ontario. Relevant entry-level competencies will then be assessed to ensure they align with this practice analysis.
The results will inform the REx-PN Test Plan, which identifies what content is eligible for testing and in what percentages this content will appear. Every item appearing on the exam directly links to a nursing activity from the practice analysis study. The activities are found in the Test Plan and can help students and graduates prepare for the exam.
The passing standard is the level at which exam writers need to perform in order to pass. Every five years, the REx-PN passing standard will be re-evaluated to ensure that success on the REx-PN continues to reflect the amount of nursing knowledge needed to practice competently at the entry level.