Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

Kendace · Feb 21, 2010

i ordered my cnet studyguide about 5 weeks ago and received them shortly after...i also have the tabe a math book...do u think i should study both books or one???

Yes study both books because you will take that tabe test shortly after passing the cnet.

NURSEGUY1 · Feb 22, 2010

Kendace, did you take any of the tests yet? How did you find them?

Gigi423 · Feb 25, 2010

i was surprised that i was given a packet with a lot of paperwork to complete so soon. but once i took the tabe test they gave me the packet and told me i have thirty days to submit everything. this is where i am right now, i gathering all the required info so i can submit it and wait to be schedule for an interview.
as far as the vocuabulary questions get a ged or sat book form the library and practice as much of the words as you can. i found that on the cnet test in particular, the vocab questions sometimes do not require you to know the exact meaning of the words; rather it is context in which it is used in the sentences. when faced with questions like those i look for key words in the sentence that could tip me off about what a word might mean.
for example, words such as although, in contrast, however, on other hand etc sugest that you are probaly looking for a vocab term that is opposite in meaning to the context of the entire sentence. so if the context of the sentnce you are reading gave you a negative or positive vibe depending on what is said, then you are probaly looking for a word that means or conveys an opposite tone. also terms used like similiar, the same, as well as, would mean that find a vocab term that conveys the same meaning as the entire sentence.
i did really well on the vocab and reading parts, and half of the time i did not know exactly what the words mean. but iwas able eliminate some answers choices by using the technique i just mentioned above.
it takes practice and thats what worked for me. hope this helps.

congrats nurseguy1!!! i have a few questions about both tests. i have the practice books and the cnet practice tests and i am finding them both to be easy. im scared that when i go to take the tests the material that is going to be on the test is going to be more difficult. so if you can please let me know what are the tests like? are they exactly like the practice ones? are the passages medical related? what is the most difficult part? and which one do you think is harder tabe or cnet? im really scared that i may be missing something. and i really want to be prepared. thanks in advance!!!

NURSEGUY1 · Feb 25, 2010

I would say the questions that are on the sample guides are very similiar to those on the actual tests. Personally, i did not find the tests to be diffiucult in terms of the questions being asked. What may be challenging is the time they give you to complete the questions. On the TABE everything is is timed by a computer that you are assigned to, once the computer says the time is up, the program will shut off so you most save and ask to score your test before the time is up.

As far as the CNET goes, the passages do not require alot of medical expericnece, although that certainly will help. All the passages ask is about general medical issues about topics like diabetes. But the answer will always be based on what is found in the passage, and not previous knowledge. Is just about reading and comprhension.

If you are finding both tests to be easy, that is great. Just remember to practice your speed.

Right now i have completted both tests, submitted paperwork, did the interview and now must wait until june for answer. This long wait is unbearble.

anyway good luck and i wish you much succcess.

Bklyn_Butterfly86 · Feb 27, 2010

I'm getting so nervous I sent out my application almost a month ago and haven't heard or seen anything. And Im seeing some people have already taken both the Cnet and the TABE already :uhoh3: . I know thats not a long time I guess I'm just a little anxious to get the whole process started. I am wondering if I should call just to ease my nervousness a little.... :uhoh3:

Trinidarky2310 · Mar 1, 2010

Hi everyone just joined the site. I took the CNET test on january 23rd, 2010 and was sent a letter to take the TABE on February 9th. I was just wondering if any one who took the Cnet exam already moved on to take the TABE and how was it. Was it difficult?

Hey nurseguy1 did u take the lpn nursing exam this guy in Brooklyn? If yes could u messege me I have a few questions. I have the exam on march 6th I am nervous and scared because I really need to pass this. Anyone took the test yet? Was it hard? How was the vocabulary section?

Trinidarky2310 · Mar 1, 2010

Help someone ! I am taking the c-net on saturday...did anyone take the exam?

NURSEGUY1 · Mar 1, 2010

Trini, i took the CNEt exam last month. What i used to study the vocabulary sections were GED and SAT books from the library. Most o f the tinme the questions did not really asked for the exact meaning of the words; rahter, it was the context in which they are used in the sentence that are important. So if you can get a handle on that you should be ok. Good luck.

Trinidarky2310 · Mar 2, 2010

Thanks nurseguy, I will look at a few words but how was the reading comprehension? Was the vocabulary words difficult? How was the test overall for u? How was your results for the test? Last year it was 40% percentile but this year it's 50%. What was your results like? Did u pass?

Trinidarky2310 · Mar 2, 2010

Did anyone else out there take the lpn c-net pre nursing exam yet? Nurseguy can I get your email....so I could talk to u some more about the exam, I am so nervous and really want to pass this exam.

NURSEGUY1 · Mar 3, 2010

Hi Trini, my scores were ok. Here they are:

Reading/Reasoning abillity 37 out of 40, which is 83%

Numerical abillity 45 out of 50, which is 74%

Language abillity 56 out of 60, which is 81%

I had a total score of 138 out 150, which gave me a overall percentile score of 88%.

When i took the TABE, my scores were 12.2 english and 12.9 math. i'm so nervous i hope these scores are good enough to get into the progarm.

As far as the reading comprehension, the material included general subject a medical issues. It was not difficult at all because you dont need prior medical knowledge. The answers are right in the passage. What will get you if you are not careful is the time they give you to complete each section.

The vocabulary questions are words that you find on a 11th or 12th grade high school test.

My advice is just jeep practicing and don't panick. use your instincts where you can.

NURSEGUY1 · Mar 3, 2010

Trini, i would post my email, but the site advises against it and i don't want to risk being blocked by the moderators. If you have questions just ask me on here and i will try my best to answer them. Good luck on your test on saturday.