Can anyone tell me about the Nursing entrance test?

GizmosMom · Mar 6, 2008

If your school is going to use the NET (Nursing Entrance Test), check out the following link:

http://www.testprepreview.com/net_test_breakdown.htm

It'll give you a good idea of what the test is like with practice tests you can take (for free) and answers are provided.

Is this the school you will be attending:

http://www.cscc.edu/nursing/nadmission.htm

If so, #4 under Nursing Admission Requirements says: "Completion of NET with a reading comprehension score of 64% and a math score of 64%. "

Good luck!

MistiroseRN · Mar 6, 2008

I took the NET test. I bought the book from the school and found it was pretty close to the exam. I did not find it hard at all. It's basic reading and comprehention. The math wasn't too bad either. If you can do the practice problems in the book you can pass the test. Good luck.

surggirl · Mar 6, 2008

Thank you all so much, that really helps me alot. It put me in kind of a panic, because she wants me to take the first one this spring quarter, so if I don't pass, I can take it again before December as I'll be applying in January '09.

I'm so glad that the general concensus says it's "not too bad".

Thanks again!!

Susan

Bree124, BSN, RN · Mar 6, 2008

Susan - I decided about three weeks ago to apply to two local schools. One required the NET, one required the TEAS. I haven't gotten my NET score back yet (I just took it on Saturday), but I thought the TEAS was harder and I have that score and did very well on it. So I don't think you have anything to worry about. If you haven't done math or english stuff in a while, buy the book and brush up on it.

Good luck!

surggirl · Mar 7, 2008

Thanks Bree...

yeah, the math in the book I got at the library I haven't seen in ages!

It's all the fractions and GCF and rules I long forgot. This particular book doesn't do a good job explaining the process or how they got to the conclusion.

My daughter who has just finished this stuff successfully thinks this is a ridiculous book as well.

I guess I'll just get the book from my college, and take it from there. Math is not my forte, and so this is a little scary for me. I'm not a great test taker either. This is my second attempt at nursing school after not being successful in it about 15 years ago. That's how I ended up in the surg tech program, everything was done( course work) so I just waltzed right into it.

I don't think I'll ever be completely free from this until I actually DO it.

So regardless, I'm going to take another stab at it.

Thanks for all your replies.

Susan

Bree124, BSN, RN · Mar 7, 2008

Susan - yes, definitely find a better math book that walks you through the problems. The math on the NET is NOT complex. They are basic problems - but if you haven't done math in a while, or didn't do very well on it in HS, you definitely need to use a study guide.

Also, calculators aren't allowed on the test, so simply working on your addition/subtraction/multiplication/division skills to get faster at doing those in your head or on scratch paper will help you. The NET had a lot of fractions/decimals/etc - they want to make sure that you have enough of a grip on math to be able to succeed in your dosage calculations in nursing school. I think mine had less than 5 algebra questions, which surprised me.

Good luck! And if you need extra help, see if there is a math tutor at your college who can help you out. Even paying for a few sessions would be worth it to make sure you score well on the test.

AtomicWoman · Mar 7, 2008

The best study guide is the NET/HOBET Study Guide, which you can get on Amazon.com or at eriworld.com. Don't worry about the stress management and other stuff on the NET. They don't count in your score. The ONLY things that make up your composite score are the math and reading comprehension.

The best thing to do is practice the test. The NET Study guide has 2 practice tests. Take them and set a timer so you get a feel for how quickly you will have to work. I also recommend you go to eriworld.com and pay $15 to take the practice NET,which is shorter than the actual NET, but the questions are *exactly* like the real NET *and* the test is timed. It's worth every penny. You can take it immediately after paying for it. Here's the link:

http://www.eriproduct.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=20 (Scroll down to the bottom of the SECOND page of that category until you see the NET practice test product.)

The math is very basic. If you can do fractions and percentages and pre-algebra at an elementary level, you'll do fine. Here's a quick example: Convert 300% to a decimal. Answer: 3.0. Convert 3% to a decimal. Answer: 0.03 When you take the test, do those easy, quickie ones first so that you can take your time on the slightly more involved calculations. (I took my NET with pencil and paper, so I was able to do the questions for each section in any order. I don't know if that's true with the computerized version.)

The reading is not hard, but the questions can be tricky. But you can usually eliminate 2 answers right off the bat and concentrate on the other 2 answers as possibilities. Before you read the passage, READ THE QUESTION FIRST. Then you know what you are reading for. That will save you a lot of time!

The most important thing to remember about the NET is to KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE TIME. If you don't, you will run out of time, especially on the reading section.

Here's a link to some practice NET questions. I think they were put together by a school, but I am not sure:

http://hfcclab.info/NET/readingpretest.htm

Good luck! :up: