Tenet Hospital rhythm recognition/medication test

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Just wondered if anyone has taken the Tenet Hospital pre-employment rhythm recognition and medication administration test. If so, is it multiple choice, and any tips on preparing for it?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I never took the test for Tenet. I work for another hospital system that is a major competitor of Tenet in the area. Our test consisted of very basic rhythms, like VFib, Vtach, asystole, NSR. And the medication test was some very basic math calculations. I don't remember if the math was multiple choice or not, but it wasn't hard.

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Thanks for your input. I figured since it was pre-orientation, and that there was no study guide given that it had to be pretty basic.

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Specializes in ER/ICU/STICU.

The med test is multiple choice. I think the rhythm test is matching.

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Thanks! I appreciate your information. Taking the tests tomorrow. I'm sure it will be fine, but it is always good to have a little heads up!

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to: cvtravnurse

i have to take my medication and ekg test for tenet tom. afternoon, i feel like they didnt really give me that much info about the format. what was the format of ur ekg test? written? any info will help. thank you! :) best of luck

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Hello, just wondering how that exam went for you guys?

what city were you applying to?

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Specializes in Med-Tele.

I’m being hired by Tenet (hopefully) on a telemetry unit. The EKG test was very easy for me but I was completely unprepared for the medication test. I needed an 80% to pass and got 78%; I get a 2nd chance. If I fail a 2nd time, does this mean I don’t get hired? I’ve already given my 2 week notice to my current hospital.

Make sure you know your nursing math. Some of the questions I missed and can remember are:

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Hi, I was wondering the second time you took the med test was it harder? I'm about to take it for the second time and I'm a bit nervous. Thank you

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hi, did you find it hard?

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hi Jimmy. Thanks for the tips on the test. i have to retake. just wondering if is it harder the next time around or the same? i was very nervous. thanks.

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Hi there. I'ma new nurse in a residency program of Tenet hospital.

I took the eck test and fail.I have a second chance to retake again. I need a85 to pass. Do you have any ideas where to study,the test is hard

 

 

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