Entrance Exams???

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I've been reading about the NET and another test...the name slips my mind right now. I wanted to know that if I already have a bacherlor's degree...do I have to take the entrance exams again? I took the ACT and SAT SEVERAL years ago....like about 15-17 years ago. Thanks for your help!

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I've heard of the NET and the HESI. I really don't think it matters if you have a degree or not.

As I see it, everyone pretty much has the same general entrance requirements in a particular program. (Different schools have different requirements, of course.)

.....This would be a good question for your nursing school of choice to answer, just to get a definate. correct answer. :)

Good luck :)

I've been reading about the NET and another test...the name slips my mind right now. I wanted to know that if I already have a bacherlor's degree...do I have to take the entrance exams again? I took the ACT and SAT SEVERAL years ago....like about 15-17 years ago. Thanks for your help!

Most schools that I've talked to that use the NET or something similar don't bother looking at your other degrees etc. The LPN school that I just got accepted to (woot) just looks at the NET score.

And no, you cant substitute ACT or SAT for net.

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I've been reading about the NET and another test...the name slips my mind right now. I wanted to know that if I already have a bacherlor's degree...do I have to take the entrance exams again? I took the ACT and SAT SEVERAL years ago....like about 15-17 years ago. Thanks for your help!

I know that the school that I am going to requires it of everyone, no matter what your previous education is. I've heard from others that it isnt extremely difficult-I know that there is a study guide that can be purchased to help you to prepare for it.

Yeah, the study guide is something like 30 dollars but it VERY VERY closely resembles the exam. I would definately recommend picking it up. It helped show EXACTLY what to study for.

Can't speak from experience about how difficult the N.E.T. is -- but I do know that most schools don't care whether or not you've already earned another bachelor's (or master's). I think that you are typically required to take almost all of the entrance exams, anyway, if you want to apply. (I know, it stinks.) I have a BBA, and had to take the T.E.A.S. (Test of Essential Academic Skills) last January. I will say that I didn't find it difficult at all, and I did fairly well. (I'm an average student and have been out of school since 1992, and I didn't purchase a study guide.) If you want to avoid stressing (like I put myself through!), then purchase the study guide, and you should do VERY well.

Don't worry. You can do this! :)

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