*ATTENTION* Before registering here, students MUST register and pay for the NLN exam at www.nlntest.org -- if you haven't done that yet, do not proceed.

This is the National League of Nursing (NLN) exam for Pre-Admission to the A.D.N. program. Students can take this exam twice per academic year with a 30-day waiting period between exam signups. 

This reserves your testing date.

Cost: $62.50        Registration Deadline: 12/15/2025

HOW TO REGISTER AND PAY FOR EXAM

1. Go to this link: Ashland Community and Tech College
2. Create a User Account.

IMPORTANT: In the “Details” field, please enter your KCTCS Student ID number. 

3. Once you create your account, you will need to verify your account through the email address you provided.
4. Once you verify the email, you will be asked to create a password.
5. Log In
6. Once you have logged in, register and pay for the exam with NLN. 
7. After you have registered with NLN, you must register on the ACTC Libcal calendar to secure your seat for the exam. At this time a $10 proctoring fee will be applied to your student account. 

TEST DAY REQUIREMENTS:

• An original, current photo ID issued by a city/state/federal government agency. Must be a physical ID, a picture on your cell phone is not acceptable.
• Receipt of $10 proctor fee payment. 
• IMPORTANT: NLN username and password to log in for the exam. 

NEX Prep Materials:

Once your student account has been created, you can purchase prep materials by clicking on the BUY EXAM tab.

Use the store filter to select STUDENT PRODUCTS > TEST PREP> See NEX Prep Products for purchase.