NET anyone taken it?

Carleigh · Aug 11, 2002

I had only a 2 day notice before taking the NET, didn't realize it was required. It wasn't too bad just long. The Math was the hardest. We had to pass with a high score in order to be considered for admission. Not all schools require this. Some use the NLN(National League of Nursing) test which, I understand, is more difficult. Check with your school so you can review ahead of time.

nursing 101 · Aug 11, 2002

I took the NET last November (in FL). The guidance counselor said:

"Oh it's an easy test, it's easier then TABE" But for some reason I felt cautious and took out a GED book for math which is not my strong point. Well when I took that test boy was I shocked it was on a computer and I'm sorry to say that at one point I had to guess the math. They don't give enough time for the amount of math they want you to do. There's fraction, long divisions, percentages and a little bit of algebra. I had to guess most of the geometry. And also math problems as well which weren't so bad.

I was also surprised of the reading which to me was SAT level reading. And this was for admittance into the LPN program. I did o.k. on the reading which is really my strong point. But alot of people got up in the middle of the test and walked out. I passed with a 70% average. You need a 60% down here.

I was accepted in the program but decided to go for my BSN. Good luck to anyone who's going to take it.

Oh and you don't really need a that specific book, a GED book or an SAT book will do the trick.

hobbes · Aug 12, 2002

Okay, let me get this straight since I've never heard of this before this thread: You take the NET before getting admitted to nursing school? Why is this not common knowledge? Do other schools require some sort of test to be taken before admission? I'd better check mine to be sure no surprises lurk down the road

nursing 101 · Aug 12, 2002

Some schools make it a requirement, some don't. I had to take for the LPN entrance but didn't have to for the University I am attending. Most ADN programs do require it to my knowledge and probably all City or State Colleges might too.

To me I just think it's a system that they use to weed out A LOT of people.

RNIAM, BSN, RN · Aug 12, 2002

My ADN porgram does not require a test of any kind upon entrance. You have to meet their minimum requirements and that is it. For the LPN program that I applied to as well I had to take an assesment test and score in the upper 75%(which I did but turned it down for the two year school)