If you have recently taken the NET, TEAS, or Hesi please read

[avidhunter3]

hello! I will be taking my first nursing entrance test on August 8th. I feel confident in my math, and english. BUT I do not feel confident with the science at all other than the A&P. I got my GED in 11th grade so I never really had science and I havent taken it at college yet. SO with that in mind. If you have recently taken ANY nursing entrance test, off the top of your head, can you list for me a couple of things you remember that were asked? Not every detail, I am just trying to get a list together or what to actually study. I have bought 3 study guides, and studied them all, but I still feel like I would rather have a REAL answer of what YOU saw on the science portion. Who knows, maybe it will help others as well! Thank you SO much in advance :bowingpur

[metal_m0nk, BSN, RN]

Read up on general chemistry...know the differences between ionic and covalent chemical bonding, know the nature of a 'hydrogen bond'. Learn what a solvent is and how it differs from a solute. Get to know the pH scale and understand how litmus paper works. Learning to read the periodic table will tell you a LOT about the basics of chemistry (stoichiometry, atomic numbers, atomic weights, valences, etc.)

For biology, gain an understanding of the order of life, levels of organization, structure, and function. Read up on how cellular respiration and cellular division work. Look at the anatomy of a cell. Learn how DNA is replicated. Learn the difference between a protein and enzyme and how they interact.

Most if not all of the anatomy and physiology questions I had were based on the eye. So studying that might be worth your while. There's a great bit about the anatomy and physiology of the eye at HowStuffWorks.com. In addition, get an overview of the different systems of the body - what they consist of and the general function they serve. You probably won't have to go into too much detail, just know for example that the skeletal system is made up of bones (primarily) and provides protection for vital organs, provides structure to the body, and facilitates movement.

That's all I can think of at the moment. If you need more specific information, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to help.

Best of luck on your exam!!

Triq

[avidhunter3]

Read up on general chemistry...know the differences between ionic and covalent chemical bonding, know the nature of a 'hydrogen bond'. Learn what a solvent is and how it differs from a solute. Get to know the pH scale and understand how litmus paper works. Learning to read the periodic table will tell you a LOT about the basics of chemistry (stoichiometry, atomic numbers, atomic weights, valences, etc.)

For biology, gain an understanding of the order of life, levels of organization, structure, and function. Read up on how cellular respiration and cellular division work. Look at the anatomy of a cell. Learn how DNA is replicated. Learn the difference between a protein and enzyme and how they interact.

Most if not all of the anatomy and physiology questions I had were based on the eye. So studying that might be worth your while. There's a great bit about the anatomy and physiology of the eye at HowStuffWorks.com. In addition, get an overview of the different systems of the body - what they consist of and the general function they serve. You probably won't have to go into too much detail, just know for example that the skeletal system is made up of bones (primarily) and provides protection for vital organs, provides structure to the body, and facilitates movement.

That's all I can think of at the moment. If you need more specific information, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to help.

Best of luck on your exam!!

Triq

Did you have any questions about rocks or clouds that you can remember? I keep seeing people mention clouds lol.....

[metal_m0nk, BSN, RN]

Did you have any questions about rocks or clouds that you can remember? I keep seeing people mention clouds lol.....

Lol! Nope, no rocks or clouds...But I guess it's not a bad idea to expect the unexpected.

[craziechiq, BSN, RN]

Rocks and clouds are on the TEAS, I hated those questions. I even studied it but completely forgot. There were a couple questions about rocks on my test.

[avidhunter3]

oh my lord lol how many different kinds of rock ARE there?

[CyclicalEvents]

oh my lord lol how many different kinds of rock ARE there?

3 - Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. I remember learning that way back in 8th grade science. Those are the general classifications of course.

[MHSA LPN]

There was one question on the TEAS about tectonic plates. I have no idea what that has to do with nursing.

[avidhunter3]

about how many questions are there in each subject?

[avogel86]

I took the NET at DCCC in PA, and there were no science questions. It was just math and reading, which I believe is what most NETs consist of. If you aren't sure the best thing to do would be to ask a school counselor.

[casnee]

I recently took the TEAS and I remember a question about tectonic plates in the ocean overriding each other...I completely guessed on that one. There are a lot of general science (like the earth revolving around the sun, and the food chain) and chemistry questions, and a few physics ones too (like recognizing formulas). There were also ones on the scientific method, and anatomy. I didn't see any physio ones. I actually did pretty well on the science portion even though I felt I had done badly. So I suggest going with your gut feeling on a question you're not sure about. Good luck!

[casnee]

about how many questions are there in each subject?

The TEAS consists of 20 pages (if I remember correctly) for each section and the questions on each page varies. Sometimes there are four questions, other times there's just one long question.