[Patrick57]

I I took the NAT today. Is this REALLY necessary? I understand many of the people wanting in the program have only a high school diploma, but the test was so incredibly basic, dare I say sophomoric? I was told I had 2 hours to complete the test, and I did it in a little over an hour.

Please understand, I'm not putting anyone down, but I would think the test would be a bit more difficult considering the career choice of nursing and the responsibilities that go with it.

Your opinion?

[TheCommuter]

I've heard of the NET test, but not the NAT test.

[Patrick57]

Originally Posted by TheCommuter

I've heard of the NET test, but not the NAT test.

NET, yeah - that's it!

Sorry about that!

Thanks!

[TheCommuter]

Although I agree with you that the NET test was rather basic, I'm ashamed to say I had extreme difficulty with the basic algebra portion of the exam when I took it.

So, yes, I personally think it is necessary. Even though an individual might possess a high school diploma (or *GASP,* a previous college degree), he/she might still have weaknesses with the basic concepts that should have been learned in grade school.

My close friend has two previous baccalaureate degrees. She has a BS degree in public health and a BA in social work, but had to retake the NET and HESI tests several times before passing.