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I was wondering, to become an RN do you have to take the TEAs, or the NET??? I heard NET was for only the LPN's? Is that ture? if not, when do you have to take the NET and the TEAS?

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Specializes in Gyn/STD clinic tech.

i took the teas test before entering nursing school. it was required, and they also based entrance into the nursing program on the teas, among other things.

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Specializes in SRNA.

The licensure exam to become a RN in the US is called the NCLEX-RN. For LPNs, it's the NCLEX-PN. TEAS and NET are sometimes used by nursing programs for admissions purposes. It is not required everywhere. I took neither the NET or TEAS. Information on if and when you would need to take either the NET or TEAS would be provided by the nursing program you're interested in applying to.

Good luck in your journey to becoming a nurse!

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical.

I took the TEAS test. You may want to check out http://www.eriworld.com/

This site has the NET book you can use to study by. Hope this helps.

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Specializes in Psy, substance abuse, clinical research.

I had to take the NET 3 yrs ago.

It depends on the school you are applying for.

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Specializes in Psy, substance abuse, clinical research.

The NET is usually only used for entrance to nursing school. The LPN exam is the NCLEX-PN and the NCLEX-RN is for RN license

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Specializes in CRNA.
i took the teas test before entering nursing school. it was required, and they also based entrance into the nursing program on the teas, among other things.

what does the teas question you on? also, what is this hesi exam i keep hearing about?

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Specializes in Telemetry, CCU.

TEAS and NET are classes that test your knowledge before entering school. ATI and HESI are exit exams to test you before graduation. NCLEX is the actual test you need to get a license, and the only test actually required to be a nurse.

See what schools in your area require. Good luck!

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It all depends on the school or program you plan to attend some may have none,use the teas,net,or NLN exam for entrance. If you do plan on going don't take theses test lightly. Not that they are the hardest or most difficult.It's just that I have several friends who didn't study like they should have and didnt get into the nursing program over not wanting to buy the neccessary study materials. It just depends how much weight the test holds pertaining to your admission. You may pass the test but they might only want people in a certain percentile.

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