Is it true?

suzanne4, RN · Nov 28, 2005

Not all schools require the exam, but they do require more than minimum scores to get in. There is much competition to get into programs, so you are up against others that were at the top of their clases in their grades, etc. I do not know of one nurse that got into a program with just minimum grades, espeically the way that things are now.

grapejuice01 · Nov 28, 2005

When I was accepted, my school didnt require the nursing entrance test (NET) for admissions, but we all had to take it before the semester started so they would know if we may need any additional help throughout the semester. A lot of the schools in my area (North Texas) do require NET for admissions, and I believe that my program (TWU) has changed their requirements to include the NET. Its not really nursing specific, though...its basic math and english-- just used as a tool to see where certains strengths/weaknesses may be.

Fun2, BSN, RN · Nov 28, 2005

We had to take the NET for DallasCCCD's El Centro ADN program.

Admission to the RN program isn't based on the score, but you have to have at least 50 on the math and 50 on the reading.

Why is it that you are so concerned with taking an entrance exam? You will have to take many, many, many exams through the nursing school process, and then the NCLEX.

Is there a specific problem that you will need to deal with? Math, reading, language barrier, etc?

olanurse2be · Nov 28, 2005

We had to take the NET for DallasCCCD's El Centro ADN program.
Admission to the RN program isn't based on the score, but you have to have at least 50 on the math and 50 on the reading.
Why is it that you are so concerned with taking an entrance exam? You will have to take many, many, many exams through the nursing school process, and then the NCLEX.
Is there a specific problem that you will need to deal with? Math, reading, language barrier, etc?

No, I don't worry about math, reading and writing. The college I wanted to apply to requires Pre-Admission Test which has vocabulary, math, chemistry, biology, physics and earth science questions and IT IS based on the score. THAT is the test I worry about. The competency test for math, reading and writing doesn't concern me.

VeryPlainJane · Nov 28, 2005

My school doesn't req. a RN pre test..but to get into the school (not the nursing school) you do have to take a NET test..it is just basic high school type questions.

RN34TX · Nov 28, 2005

My school at the local university (BSN program) dropped the NET as a requirement.

Right up the street at the community college, the ADN program still insists on using it.

It seems that the local ADN program is harder to get into than the BSN program.

Does that make any sense?

stpauligirl · Nov 28, 2005

Is it true that not all nursing schools require RN Pre-Admission Test, only general admission requirements, such as minimum grade point average, high school or college biology, chemistry and math, reading and writing assessment tests and sometimes CPR or CNA certification?

Just like Suzanne4 said, programs are competitive and we are advised at our school to maintain a GPA of 3.5 minimum to be competitive. The schools that I plan to apply at don't require entrance exams, they go strictly by prerequisite courses and GPA. Good luck and keep your GPA up :)

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · Nov 28, 2005

I didnt have to take a pre-admission test..THANK THE GOOD LORD!!!! But they did look at GPA and I am in a LVN to BSN program.

KatieBell · Nov 28, 2005

Many schools do not require a pre-entrance exam. They however, do still look carefully at all other attributes- grades, etc...and it is still very competitive to get into these programs.

Achoo!, LPN · Nov 28, 2005

Just an ASSET test for the CC's around here.

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Nov 29, 2005

Is it true that not all nursing schools require RN Pre-Admission Test, only general admission requirements, such as minimum grade point average, high school or college biology, chemistry and math, reading and writing assessment tests and sometimes CPR or CNA certification?

My school required the NLN pre-admission exam, but others around do not.