NLE (Nurse Licensure Exam) is the PRC licensure exam for Filipino nurses. Sometimes called PNLE (Philippine NLE) to distinguish from the US NCLEX.
Exam structure:
- 5 Nursing Practice (NP) areas tested over 2 days
- 100-200 questions per area
- Total ~500 questions
Pass mark: 75% weighted average, no subject below 60%.
Pass rate: ~50-65% historically.
Held: Twice yearly (May and November).
What it means for you:
- Required for any registered nursing practice (PHL hospitals, government health, private practice)
- Combined with NCLEX prep for nurses targeting US/Canada employment
- LET 2-month prep typical for fresh BSN graduates
- Service obligation programme (Return Service) for nurses funded by government