I just took the Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam! I just wanted to post a review since there is really nothing out there about it.
The reading is simply, reading. The page splits into two sections, so on the left side you have the actual reading and the right side are the questions.
The math can vary.. I only had fractions/decimals/word/proportions. It was extremely easy- unless math is hard for you. I would recommend brushing up on fractions & percentages.
The science..... study everything about each system! I really had a question about EVERY topic listed in the book that it says the test is on (e.g.: electrolytes, renal/digestive (etc) systems.. neurology..) all of them!
The writing is a pain, I am actually a good essay writer (or so I think). There are questions about which sentence should be omitted, which sentence has a grammar error, punctuation errors.. There are also questions about where another paragraph should be inserted.
The science was the most difficult part for me, there is so much to study for only 20 quick questions. There are a million things to know about the digestive system, but one question..
Examples of questions I had:
Which system controls metabolism?
How does blood flow through the heart? (through which ventricle first/last)
If a nurse is examining someone with gout, what should the person's foot look like?
I had questions about how air travels through the lungs, as well & homeostasis questions.
You do have a basic calculator you can use (which can do everything you need it to do).
You get your results after the exam is finished & I was able to print mine off. I started at 12:30 PM and finished at 2:30 PM. I did not take any breaks as it was easier to just keep going, neither did anyone in my group. But, I've heard some people recommend breaks (especially if you have test anxiety)
Anyone who has taken the kaplans test multiple times: were the questions the exact same every time or do they have different tests? I've taken it twice in the same year and it's so far been the exact same, but I'm wondering if maybe the kaplans update it once every year or few years?
How many hours would you say you should study for this exam? I just got the Kaplan book 7th edition but I am seeing comments that the book is useless compared to the exam
What did you use to study the Math portion and the writing?
Wow. My school only required us to take the reading and math portions of the Kaplan. The math was ridiculously easy and there was no complex algebra or geometry like there is in the practice book.
I just took the Kaplan Nursing entrance test for the second time today. I passed all the subjects except for the science. Its very frustrating because I mainly studied the science portion and still missed it by one question for a passing score. Do not use the Kaplan book for the science portion because it is useless. Your best bet is to review what people have put on here and I found some videos on Youtube called crash course. It is a very good resource to refresh your memory on the science part of A&P. I consider myself pretty smart when it comes to school but I do not know what it is about this science portion that keeps messing me up. I remember it asked about the "what increases you basic metabolism?" I think some options were lack of sleep, stress, starvation and I forgot the last one. It also asked about what lobe of the brain was responsible for thoughts. I picked frontal lobe. I am not sure if that was right or not. I am trying to get into Cumberland University here in Tennessee. After the test I explained to one of the ladies my situation and they said I should still apply. I dont know if I will get in because of the science portion of the test. Other than that my GPA is pretty good and I have ten years worth of medical experience as a medical assistant so hopefully they take that into account. Any suggestions for retaking this test for the science portion and maybe other schools to look into? Thanks!
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Anyone who has taken the kaplans test multiple times: were the questions the exact same every time or do they have different tests? I've taken it twice in the same year and it's so far been the exact same, but I'm wondering if maybe the kaplans update it once every year or few years?