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Free study guides, exam tips and career advice — written by an Ontario RPN who passed the REx-PN.

REx-PN Exam Guide 2026: Format, Content & How to Pass

Everything about the REx-PN: the CAT format, test plan categories and a realistic study plan.

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REx-PN vs NCLEX: What's the Difference?

Who takes which exam, how the formats differ, and what it means for your nursing career in Canada vs the US.

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How to Become an RPN in Ontario: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

From nursing school to CNO registration: every step to becoming a Registered Practical Nurse in Ontario.

Career

How Long to Study for the REx-PN? A Realistic Study Plan

4, 8 and 12-week study plans, daily structure and how to use practice questions without burning out.

Study tips

REx-PN CAT Format Explained: How the Adaptive Exam Works

What computerized adaptive testing really means, why the exam can end early, and strategies for test day.

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Top 10 Pharmacology Must-Knows for the REx-PN

The highest-yield drug-safety concepts: rights of administration, high-alert meds and classic antidotes.

Pharmacology

REx-PN Test Plan Explained: The 4 Client Needs Categories

How the exam blueprint is organized and how to use it to focus your studying where it counts.

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CNO Jurisprudence Exam: Format & How to Prepare (2026)

What to expect from the open-book jurisprudence exam and how to prepare across its content areas.

Jurisprudence

After Passing the REx-PN: CNO Registration & Finding Work

Next steps after the exam: registration, the Temporary Class option and job hunting as a new RPN.

Career

Do Brasil ao RPN: Como Validar o Diploma de Enfermagem no Canadá

Os dois caminhos para enfermeiras brasileiras: validar o diploma via NNAS ou estudar RPN no Canadá.

Brasil → Canadá