how do I prepare for the vocabulary section of the PAX-RN exam?

JBowk · Apr 29, 2011

Hi,

If you take the paper version you will not be allowed to use a calculator or scratch paper. You will do your calculations in the test booklet. To study for the vocab I suggest using the study guide to increase your speed. Much of the language section is reading comp. It is hard to study for vocab because you have no idea what will be on the test. You either know the words on your version of the test or you dont. Remember that you are being scored against a pool of other test takers. The hard vocab is propbably hard for most. I am an older student who is very well read and some of the vocab was difficult for me. I didnt study words but I did test myself in the reading comp to get a feel for what kind of questions would be asked.

Good Luck!

digitalenigma · Apr 30, 2011

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. Can I use a calculator if I take the computer version of the test?

thanks

digitalenigma · Apr 30, 2011

can i use my own scientific calculator if i take the computer version of the test?

chicagoing, ADN, RN · Apr 30, 2011

When I took the computerized PAX in December, we were not allowed to use calculators. Unlimited scratch paper was available to us if we needed it.