Is calculator allowed in Naplex?

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Anybody took Naplex in January 2014 or Feb 2014 ? I heard from this student doctor forum that handheld calculators are now not allowed in the exams, only online calculator, computer calculator is allowed.Is that true?? or just the rumor. Please share your experience. Thank You.

 

[nononsense]

Unless the policy has changed since August 2013, you will have a computerized scientific calculator and a white board. Watches, calculators, and cell phones are not allowed in the exam room.

 

[LearnerSharer]

SEMI-SURE 2014:
PER NAPLEX, REAL CALCULATOR WILL BE GIVEN,
BUT, DEPENDING ON TESTING SITE, YOU MAY NOT GET.
SO, YOU MUST ASK BEFORE MAKING APPOINTMENT.


I hope this helps someone.
Again, NAPLEX says site will give.
BUT, SITE MAY NOT,
So, please, YOU MUST DO YOUR DUTY TO ASK TEST SITE. I have heard from friends that some testing site are very strange, they even pull out some guide and read to my friend in 02-2014 that NAPLEX does not allow REAL CALCULATOR. 2 other friends took NAPLEX in 2013 did not get REAL CALCULATOR. So, I was very happy to read that NAPLEX LEGALLY will supply calculator. BUT, AGAIN SOME TEST CONTRACTORS MAY NOT GIVE YOU REAL CALCULATOR. CHECK PLEASE.

I found the GUIDE FOR NAPLEX FOR 2014 (from NAPLEX website at this web link):
http://www.nabp.net/system/rich/rich_files/rich_files/000/000/184/original/naplex-mpje-bulletin-011714.pdf

I also included the document in this email.

On page 17 of computer file (or page 13 of printed pages), at the top, I found this information about CALCULATOR:

Supplies Provided.

The administrator will provide you with an erasable note board and pen. You may
not remove these materials from the testing room at any time. Using your own scratch paper or pen is prohibited.

» NAPLEX Only: An on-screen calculator can be activated during the examination for your use. The on-screen calculator can be used in a scientific or five function mode. Please note that many of the calculations on the NAPLEX will require the on-screen scientific calculator. A candidate requesting a handheld calculator for any reason, will be supplied a five function calculator by Pearson VUE. Personal calculators of any kind are prohibited.
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I hope this helps someone. Please help others, Thank you very much in advance