BCCNM and the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) have partnered with the
National Council of State Boards of Nursing to develop a new entry-to-practice exam for practical nurses. The Regulatory Exam - Practical NurseTM (REx-PNTM) is slated to launch Jan. 4, 2022.
A collaborative process
BCCNM and CNO are committed to engaging with stakeholders throughout the exam development process. Opportunities to contribute and be involved, such as item writing and item review panels, are posted on the BCCNM and CNO websites. The Colleges will be offering workshops for educators as well as information sessions in the coming months.
Exam development
There are
four key documents informing the development of the exam.