• NPLEX exam fees have increased (see Fees)
• The NABNE Board has agreed to extend the deadline for receipt of verification for those who will not have completed all graduation requirements prior to taking the NPLEX Part II – Clinical Science Examinations. If you will not have completed all graduation requirements by July 10, 2025, NABNE must receive written pre-verification from your ANMP that you are on track to complete all graduation requirements no later than October 31, 2025. Upon receipt of this letter of pre-verification, no later than July 10, 2025, you will be approved to take the Part II examinations in August 2025. If you do not complete requirements for graduation by October 31, 2025, your results from examinations you took in August 2025 will be nullified and you will be subject to NABNE’s cancellation and refund policy.
• For a complete guide to requesting a comfort measure or testing accommodation, please refer to the Testing Accommodations for Disabilities Handbook.

The online application period for the August 2025 NPLEX will be open April 1 – June 2, 2025. NABNE recommends that you submit your application as early in the application period as possible. If you wait until the day of the application deadline to apply and need technical assistance in order to submit your application, NABNE staff may not be available to help you. It is your responsibility to follow the instructions required to complete your application.

• Review the current Examinee Handbook.
• Create an online Profile and password.
  • If you created a Profile for the February 2025 NPLEX, you can continue to use the same email and password if you apply to take the August 2025 NPLEX prior to April 15th.
  • If you did not create a Profile for the February 2025 NPLEX, you will be required create a new one to apply to take the NPLEX in August 2025.
  • Complete the appropriate application via the dashboard of your online Profile.
  • Payment must be completed at the time of application.