What is the the name of the LPN Entrance Exam Test

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Hi all...

I'm new to the site and very nervous about taking my entrance exam test this April for LPN School. I am sure that somewhere in here there is a thread on this question but because I am limited to study time, I thought I'd ask again and hope no one wants to strangle me for it.

I am a Mom who has been out of the work force for almost four years and am switching careers. I haven't taken a test since 1989 LOL.

I need to seriously brush up on Math. The only X I can solve for is in playing tic tac toe with my boys! LOL

Any help that can be offered will be appreciated. I did find plenty of study guides on Google but didn't know if they were scams or the real deal.

Thanks so MUCH!

Shill

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There are multiple LPN program entrance exam tests. Each individual program has a preference on which entrance exam they use. In addition, some entrance exams possess higher levels of difficulty than others. Some entrance exams used by various LPN programs include the TABE, TEAS, HESI, the NET test, and a few others that I have probably forgotten.

Good luck with your future pursuits! :D

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Thank you. Any suggestions on how I should study for it?

Shill

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I'm new here also, and just started the second half of my LPN program. The program I'm in used the TEAS which I bought a study guide for online, which was helpful. The vocational school I go to also offered a 6-week study course for it. I only sat in on a couple of them but the other women in my class who took it really benefited from it.

A few math related tidbits that I found helpful: know the difference between the perimeter of a shape and the area of a shape, also, you shouldn't be asked any med calculations but more general algebra and some geometry questions.

The study guide I bought had lots of practice tests in the back, which will give you a good idea of where you should focus your studying.

If you're really nervous about not passing that test (especially if it's the last one you can take) try taking one earlier than your planned date, so that you can take it again if you need to, and aren't "putting all of your eggs in one basket".

Good luck!

- Ellyn :)

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Ellyn,

Thanks a bunch. I appreciate the help. How are you liking the program? This is completely outside my field so I'm praying I made the right decision.

Shill

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I like it, the first semester courses were A&P, Fundamentals, Nutrition, Growth and Development, and Vocational Trends. I got 3 A's and two B+'s, but it's a lot of work! Now we're doing Med/Surg combined with pharmacology (which is nice, we learn about the drugs as we learn about the diseases), but I'm nervous - it's going to be even tougher than the first semester. Definitely keep up on your reading, and if you have time before the program begins, try to get ahead even. Good luck!!!

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I have two small children. I think I'm beginning to get intimidated by all the threads that post how hard it is. Not that I was expecting easy street but YIKES!

Shill

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