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That's a pretty good score, Kate! Congratulations. !00 composite score is the average median. You did well. The one thing you need to look at is your percentiles for the program you're entering. That's the DI, ADN, BSN, etc. If you scored 90% for lets say the diploma program it means you scored as well or better than 90 % of those taking the test along with you. I hope I explained myself well.

hey there...it took close to three months for me to receive the letter. I know your agony. Hold tight and keep your mind occupied as much as possible. Good luck to you and let us know. We're waiting with you....

my acceptance letter. I got in yesterday and I honestly think I know what people who hit the lottery feel like. It's amazing. I went to church today and thanked God for all he had to do with my acceptance because I believe he had to have had something to do with it.I was up against 1100 applicants (or so that is what they say) only 120 are chosen. We all know that there were people that looked as equally good on paper as I did so I feel very blessed to have been one of the ones chosen. I wish all of you who are still waiting the best of luck...we all know it takes some of that too.

Hey there...Letters of acceptance or denial are mailed today, probably recieve them on Tuesday or Wednesday. I'm a basket case as I have put all my eggs in one basket..NOT good, I know. Anyway, I'm just curious when you guys get a letter of this kind of importance do you open it or do you prefer someone close to you to open it and break the news to you? I can't even imagine reading the words "we're sorry to inform you" without getting sick. Somehow it seems like it would be easier to hear from a kind, compassionate friend or husband. I know either way you're going to hear the news and maybe it's just me but I can't open this letter. Tell me what you guys do.

I have looked every where myself for them, to no avail. I do know that a composite over 100 is considered average. And your percentile for whatever program you're going into gives you a good idea as to where you stand.Good luck, let me know if you find any

I'm not trying to be sarcastic here at all, please believe that, but I'm a little nervous reading your post. Do instructors teach you this or expect you to learn it yourself? I hope they indeed do spend a great deal of time with med calculations as I would think it's critical to nursing.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You indeed scored very well...You scored in the 91 percentile, which means you scored better than 91% of the people who took that very same test or only 9 percent of the test takers scored better than you...which ever way you prefer to look at it. I believe from what I was just told, the average composite percentile is 100. You scored 120 so you are well above the average. Take those results and run!!!!!

I'm hoping someone can help me understand some acid-base disorders. I can look at an ABG and determine whether it's acidosis, alkaloisis, compensated or uncompensated. But that's the easy stuff. I have problems determining whether it's renaL compensated or metabolic compensated. It's the HCO3_ that confuses me. Can someone explain to me when the bicarbonate level is below normal what that actually means, same with it being too high. I really appreciate it! Thank you all...

I'm not going to sugar coat anything here...It's gonna be a tough ride with little support. If your husband isn't on board with your dreams, find out why and see if you change his perspective. Some men actually feel threatned when their wives decide to get an education. It's as if they don't want their wives to have the ability to be independant of them. Of course this is not all men, just some. Try to find out what's going on in his head. If you don't get anywhere with him, then you have to decide how much this means to you. If it is really what you want then don't let ANYTHINg get in your way. Not being good in chemistry should not hold you back. There are only a few key concepts in chemistry that you will take with you into nursing. I had to take chemistry twice...failed the first time and got a B the second time around. My husband was quite like yours in respect to what he needed and wanted. He finally left me and our three kids midway through...BUT, I'm still chugging along, though sometimes I don't know how...maybe my dream is carrying me, or maybe God is...whatever it takes, right? Good luck and God bless.

The NLN exam is much more difficult than the NET test. The NLN exam has a section of science which covers physics, chemistry, A &P, etc. The NET does not test in science.Whoever told you the NET was harder has not taken the NLN exam. Even admissions directors will tell you this. Good luck!

Okay, first thing you want to do is call the schools you are applying to and find out when and where to take this test. The test is given to measure your aptitude in these areas. Apparently it is a good marker indicating how well you will do in nursing school. If you're not good at reading comprehension (which is BIG on the test) than how will you do well comprehending material you're reading through nursing school. The same with math and science. You can't do med calculations if you don't have the basics of algebra down. And lastly, if you don't understand some of the principles behind the science questions you won't have a chance with the science expected of you in nursing. If you are applying to Abington or Roxborough ( i think you were the one) than you can take this test at Bucks comm. college. I believe they have a cloers testing center in lower moreland at that text school. Either way, call the schools you are interested in and find out the when and wheres. Good luck!!! Oh, and buy the study book (NLN practice entrance exam) and review this stuff.

It is the National League of Nursing pre-entrance exam. It test in math, reading, and science. It is a bit harder than the NET and I believe the same as the TEAS. Hope I helped!

Hi there...I'm a dixon nursing student wanna be...LOL...what have I heard? hmm...let's see. I have heard it's almost impossible to get into the school...LOL. I heard they only take 4.0 students with tons of volunteer experience..LOL. I have heard that the program is fantastic, the teachers are wonderful. I applied two years ago but was rejected because I didn't have enough of the sciences completed at that point to be reviewed. I'm currently on early admission review and will know in January. I have put almost all my eggs in this basket so I will be devastated if I don't make it in. I don't know how much of what I have heard is true, but I do know they are very competative. I believe they take 120 students out of roughly 1200 applicants. tell me about yourself and what you know...we'll compare notes...LOL

Hey girls...and guys..LOL...does anyone out there have any experience or insight that they might be willing to share about Nursing school pre-admission interviews? Mine is set for early December and I'm just curious as to what they ask during the interview. I feel like I'm getting close now, and the nerves are setting in. thanks in advance for taking the time to guide me here.

I posted you a private message in your box. If you don't get it or don't know how to let me know.