Second time taking Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam

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This is my second year applying to my local community college here in VA for their RN program. My college requires you to be in the 45th percentile for the following subjects: Reading, Writing, Anatomy, and Math. I did amazing in math the first time, it's my strong suit when it comes to school.

I have taken A&P 1 and 2. Unfortunately, for A&P 2 I got an absolute horrible teacher who actually skipped a few chapters and rushed through everything else. I passed A&P 1 with an A in Lab and B in lecture. A&P2 I got a C, hardly passed, and while I hate to be the student that blames the teacher, I'm blaming the teacher.

When it comes to the English portion, I can't remember what I got but I think I remember not being happy with that score.

What are the best ways I can study for this test? I'm stressing and honestly putting off studying because I have no idea where to even start. I feel so lost and so discouraged from my first time taking the kaplan, but I absolutely don't want to give up.

I have it a lot easier than some folks and I am a stay at home mom of a 2 year old with an amazing supportive husband, so I have plenty of time to study! Where do I start? ?

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Specializes in MSICU.

My friend and I are also studying. I was lucky enough to have an amazing A&P instructor and am reviewing all my powerpoint slides from A&PII. She is spending her time watching Khan academy videos. Specifically cardiovascular, urinary, respiratory. I would also suggest endocrine and digestive.

On a side note, if you have time before you start nursing school, I might suggest retaking A&PII. I have another friend doing just that. Not only to help with her applications, but also to have a really concrete A&P base for nursing school. Even though I got a combined score of A, I am a teacher assistant in A&PII this semester for this reason too!

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Specializes in MSICU.

After taking the Kaplan, I can say you probably don't need to commit much time to digestive or endocrine. And I didn't study at all for reading or writing and did fine, I don't think there is much way to study those sections anyway.

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Can I give you a suggestion? Kaplan University (if this is the school you are referring to) is not nationally accredited or recognized by the board of nursing. Basically, you will not be able to transfer credits after you obtain your RN. Most hospitals/clinics are now requiring a BSN. I went through the practice test with Kaplan and then did some more research. I am now about to start a BSN program with National University.

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3 hours ago, kglancaster said:

Can I give you a suggestion? Kaplan University (if this is the school you are referring to) is not nationally accredited or recognized by the board of nursing. Basically, you will not be able to transfer credits after you obtain your RN. Most hospitals/clinics are now requiring a BSN. I went through the practice test with Kaplan and then did some more research. I am now about to start a BSN program with National University.

No I am attending a community college in VA that goes by the Kaplan tests! It's accredited and everyone from this school has gotten a job right after graduation!

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On 2/12/2019 at 11:08 PM, araew2129 said:

After taking the Kaplan, I can say you probably don't need to commit much time to digestive or endocrine. And I didn't study at all for reading or writing and did fine, I don't think there is much way to study those sections anyway.

I remember when I took it last year, it was mostly the circulatory system and respiratory? What did you use to study?? I'm so nervous I don't know where to begin

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Specializes in MSICU.

I used my powerpoints from A&PII. But I know others who wat ched khan academy videos.

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I heard the science section is the same every year... anybody know anything about that?

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I’m also attending a Community College in Va! I’be applied for their RN program and take my test in April. How did your test go? Any tips?

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Hey, I have yet to take my test. I take it April 27th! I'm very nervous. I ordered Kaplan Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep 2019-2020. A girl that's in the current program told me she used this to study and she passed! So far I've just done the reading comprehensive part and started out terrible and then towards the end of the section got 100% on the last practice test, so it seems to be helping me so far

Where at in VA are you applying, if you don't mind me asking!

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I’m hoping I do okay. I have the Kaplan entrance exam prep book as well and I’ve studied a lot of it. Im applying to Virginia Western!

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That's where I'm applying as well!! Good luck to you. Maybe we'll be in nursing school together ?

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