If you need help studying for the NACE Foundations of Nursing (NACE-FON) exam or just want some more information about what the test is like, you’ve come to the right place.
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What’s on the Exam?
There are 100 questions on the exam, which are grouped into four sections, and the time limit is 2.5 hours.
These are the different sections of the exam:
- Assessment (24%)
- Evaluation (23%)
- Implementation (29%)
- Planning (24%)
Within these four sections, the following topics are covered:
- Basic health and physiologic needs
- Hygiene
- Body alignment, exercise, ambulation
- Comfort
- Safety
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Documentation
- Elimination
- Fluids and electrolytes
- Medication principles and administration
- Growth and development
- Hospice and palliative care
- IV therapy
- Loss and death
- Legal/ethical/moral issues
- Nutrition
- Psychosocial needs
- Respiration and circulation
- Rest and sleep
- Security and self-esteem
- Spiritual and cultural needs
- Vital signs
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to submit an application on NLN’s website through the Certification Portal. The application will ask you for your contact information, RN license number, and any documentation to prove your eligibility (among other things).
When you submit the application, you’ll also need to submit the testing fee, which is $70.
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Exam Scores
The NACE-FON exam is scored using a version of the Angoff method.
The Angoff method involves a group of subject-matter experts taking an educated guess at the percentage of candidates who would correctly answer each question on the test. These estimates are then averaged to set the passing score.
The point of this method is to ensure the pass threshold reflects the level of knowledge or skill that’s deemed minimally acceptable for a particular profession or field.
Because there are different versions of the exam given to different test takers, the passing score varies depending on which version you take.
Retaking the Exam
If you didn’t get a passing score on your first try, that’s okay! You can retake the test after a 90-day waiting period.
Keep in mind that you will have to pay the full testing fee every time you retake the test.
FAQs
How many questions are on the NACE Foundations of Learning exam?
The exam contains 100 questions.
What is the time limit for the NACE Foundations of Learning exam?
The exam is timed at 2.5 hours.
What is the passing score for the NACE Foundations of Learning exam?
Each school has its own passing score requirements.
How much does the NACE Foundations of Learning exam cost?
The testing fee is $70.