The application period for the February 2027 NPLEX administration expired October 31, 2026. NABNE is no longer accepting applications at this time, and without exception. If you have missed the application deadline, your next opportunity to take the NPLEX will be in August 2027. The online application period for the August 2027 NPLEX administration will be open April 1-30, 2027.

Check your application status via the dashboard of your NABNE profile after November 24, 2026.

If you have applied to take the NPLEX in February 2027, Prometric aill be sending you an Pre-Registration email with instructions for scheduling your testing appointment(s) in mid-December. The email you receive will be sent from registrations@isoqualitytesting.com. Follow the instructions provided in the email you receive from Prometric to schedule your testing appointment. If you have received your Pre-Registration email and need further assistance scheduling your testing appointment(s), please contact Prometric directly at smt-operationsteam@prometric.com.

Schedule your testing appointment(s) at a Prometric testing center as early as possible. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. NABNE cannot guarantee that a seat will be available at the Prometric testing center of your choice. Testing appointments must be scheduled through Prometric no later than January 15, 2027. If you do not schedule your testing appointment(s) by January 15, 2027, your application will be canceled and you will be subject to NABNE’s Cancelation and Refund policy.

See Cancellation and Refunds.

In accordance with testing industry best practices, the passing/cut score for NPLEX examinations is established using a criterion-referenced standard setting methodology. Criterion-referenced scoring means that each candidate is evaluated on their own knowledge and performance, as opposed to in comparison to any other candidate. The approach determines the passing/cut score based on the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities required for safe and effective practice.

While it is preferable to administer each examination (or examination part) on a single day during the testing window, it is possible to maintain a fair and valid assessment process while accommodating a second administration window. Examination administration and security procedures will be identical across both administrations. As in every NPLEX administration, statistical analyses will be conducted to identify any anomalies in the examination data, including potential evidence of prior exposure to examination content (pre-knowledge). These measures are designed to ensure a fair, valid, and equitable assessment process for all candidates, regardless of administration date.