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REx-PN Guide (2027): Format, Fees and How to Study
90–150 adaptive questions · Practical nurse licensing exam for Ontario (CNO) and British Columbia (BCCNM)
REx-PN Guide
REx-PN Exam Guide (2027): Format, Fees, Test Plan and How to Study
How the REx-PN works: the adaptive format, the client needs test plan, fees, results, the 60-day retake rule and how to study.
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The REx-PN (Regulatory Exam – Practical Nurse) is the licensing exam for Registered Practical Nurses in Ontario and Licensed Practical Nurses in British Columbia. It's developed by NCSBN, the organization behind the NCLEX, and taken year-round at Pearson VUE test centres once your regulator approves you. Start with our REx-PN exam guide for the format, test plan, fees and a study plan.
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REx-PN at a Glance
The REx-PN is a computer-adaptive exam, so its length depends on how you answer. Here are the key facts.
| Fact | REx-PN |
|---|---|
| Used for | RPN registration in Ontario (CNO) and LPN registration in B.C. (BCCNM) |
| Questions | 90–150, including 30 unscored pretest questions |
| Time | Four hours |
| Fee | $350 plus GST per attempt in B.C. |
| Attempts | No limit; at least 60 days between attempts |
| Where | Pearson VUE test centres, in English or French |
Sources: the College of Nurses of Ontario and BCCNM, checked November 8, 2026. Most other provinces, including Alberta, use the CPNRE instead.