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Nursing School Entrance Exams Prep

Prepare well for your entrance exam because every nurse needs a great start!

(NURSE-ENTRANCE.AO1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-491-9
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About This Course

Our practical guide to Nursing School Entrance Exams walks you through every step – from choosing the right program to tackling tricky exams like the TEAS, HESI, and NLN PAX-RN. 

With a solid study plan and a breakdown of verbal, math, science, and reading comprehension skills, you’ll acquire skills to pass the exams and step into the nursing profession confidently. 

So, are you ready to wear the scrubs?

Skills You’ll Get

  • Evaluate which nursing education program is the best fit for you. 
  • Navigate the nursing school admissions process with confidence. 
  • Master test-taking strategies for various nursing entrance exams. 
  • Apply time-management techniques to balance study and life. 
  • Identify key areas to focus on to improve your test scores. 
  • Analyze and improve your verbal, reading, and mathematical skills. 
  • Review essential science concepts, including biology, chemistry, and physics. 
  • Sharpen your problem-solving abilities with practical math and science exercises. 
  • Prepare for different types of questions on the nursing entrance exams. 

Download Course Outline

1

Getting Into Nursing School: Mary Ann Cantrell, PhD, RN

  • What is a Nurse?
  • Is a Nursing Career Right for You?
  • Advantages and Rewards of a Nursing Career
  • Types of Nursing Education Programs
  • Which Program is Right for You?
  • The Admissions Process and How to Apply
  • Financial Aid for Nursing Students
2

All About the Exams

  • National League for Nursing Pre-admission Examination (Nln Pax-rn)
  • Test of Essential Academic Skills (Teas)
  • Psychological Services Bureau (Psb) Nursing School Aptitude Examination (Rn)
  • Evolve Reach (Hesi) Admission Assessment (A2)
3

Setting Up Your Study Plan

  • Create a Plan That is Right for You
  • Use Time Wisely
4

Strategies to Raise Your Score

  • General Test-taking Strategies
  • Tips for Test Day
5

Diagnostic Test

  • Section 1: Verbal Skills
  • Section 2: Reading Comprehension
  • Section 3: Mathematics
  • Section 4: Science
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluation Charts
6

Verbal Ability

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Sentence Structure
  • Punctuation and Capitalization
  • Capitalization
  • Spelling
7

Reading Comprehension

  • Preparing for Reading Comprehension
  • Types of Reading Comprehension Questions
  • Test-taking Tips for Reading Comprehension
  • Quizzes and Answers
8

Mathematical Ability

  • Computation
  • Number Properties
  • Exponents
  • Roots
  • Decimals
  • Fractions
  • Percentages
  • Converting Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
  • Mean, Median, and Mode
  • Algebra
  • Charts, Graphs, and Tables
  • Proportions and Ratios
  • Converting U.S. And Metric Units
  • Applied Math
  • Geometry
  • Spatial Relations
9

Science Review

  • Review of Biological Sciences: Cell Structure
  • Organ System Anatomy
  • Plants
  • Mendelian Genetics
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Ecology
  • Diversity of Life
  • Review of Health and Nutrition
  • Review of Physical Sciences: Chemistry-scientific Notation and the Metric System
  • Atomic Structure
  • The Periodic Table
  • Bonding
  • Phases of Matter
  • The Mole
  • Solutions
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Acids and Bases
  • Review of Physical Sciences: Physics- Kinematics
  • Newtonian Mechanics
  • Work and Energy
  • Waves
  • Electricity
  • Scientific Method, Scientific Reasoning, and Experimental Methodology
10

Evaluation Charts

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A nursing school entrance exam is designed to assess your academic abilities in science, reading, and verbal skills, helping schools determine if you’re ready for nursing coursework.

Common nursing entrance exams include the TEAS, HESI, NLN PAX-RN, and PSB, though requirements vary by program.

Passing scores differ by exam and program, but generally, a score between 60-75% is considered competitive.

Exam fees range from $50 to $150, depending on the test and the school administering it.

Not all programs require an entrance exam, but many competitive schools use them to evaluate applicants. Check with your school to confirm their requirements.

After passing, you’ll move forward in the admissions process, which usually includes interviews, submitting additional documents, or receiving an acceptance letter to your nursing program.  You can find relevant practice test questions along with this online EMT training course.

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