HELP PLEASE!!! Low NLN entrance test scores --how can I improve them

[BioGirl 11]

Hi everyone.. I am freaking out because i took the NLN and my composite score was disgusting!!!! absolutely horrific and I have no idea what my next step will be. This is my 2nd time taking the NLN and didn't get in. I dont think I will ever get a high enough score bc I am such a terrible test taker. I got a composite score of an 85 yes I know how can anyone score that low.. i dont know what happened most of my friends got in bc they got in the 120s or so.. Im thinking of going to another school such as St. Pauls and take the HESI exam I just have no idea what to do and i been upset over everything.. I want to get in soo bad.. if anyone has any comments suggestions anything please relpy.. HELPP MEE!!!!

[Trenia]

Off Topic: Since this thread has swung to proper grammar. Mozilla Firefox has a built in spell check with the browser. Stop using Internet Explorer people. Get with the times!

G'luck on improving your test scores OP.

[VF11]

BioGirl- Did you take the written version of the exam or the computerized version? I took the computerized version and I feel like it is a lot less anxiety provoking than the written version LOL. You should try to take it on a date that has a computerized test.

I also used this review book and it helped A LOT:

http://www.amazon.com/Review-Guide-RN-Pre-Entrance-Exam/dp/0763762717/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1300045659&sr=8-2

The practice tests in the book are very similar to the actual test !

Best of luck :)

[heidilavonne]

FYI: I was NOT putting you down or criticising you. If you read my post again, you will see that I said I was going to be BLUNT, (not mean) because you asked for honest opinions. If I was being mean, I would have just "let her rip" instead of attaching the disclaimer at the top. I have also stated that if you were in a hurry or not good at typing, that was a whole other matter. In other words, it was an appology if I was wrong about the grammar and punctuation. However, since you are unable to see that I was trying to help as you have asked, and instead, chose to think that I was being mean, I will mark your user name and will no longer respond to your posts. One must understand that when you type as opposed to talking in person, the message can be miscontrued and therefore, one must keep in mind that we, as fellow nurses, are here to help and have others' best interest at heart. Please remember that when you read posts. I am a very fair person and have been called the best manager my employees have ever had because I am fair, honest, willing to work, and willing to be honest enough to assist them in their work and in bettering themselves.

To all other posters: criticise me at will. I always give people the benefit of the doubt and never think anyone is being mean.

As I understand your wanting to help, handyrn, this "mark username & not respond to posts" stuff, in my opinion, is completely unnecessary. What in the world is going on with people these days? Take it down a notch. We should be supportive of each other on this, not harsh & discouraging. Let's not lose the thin line between 'blunt' & crude.

Bio, I'd be more than happy to help you with any questions you may have regarding the NLN exam, as I have taken it & understand how difficult it can be. Where did you score the lowest? What confused you/slowed you down the most? I have some great websites to look at, study, and get some easy explanations for those of us who may need a little more explaining when learning things. For the vocab/reading comp section, study roots, prefixes and suffixes. It helps narrow the answers down. Let me know if you have any other questions :)

Websites: physics4kids.com, chem4kids.com, bio4kids.com, & softschools.com (great quizzes). Hope this helps, and let's not forget we're all trying to do our best at reaching goals we may have, everyone.