National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Exam (NLN PAX) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET)
Avoid cramming. Make sure you give yourself enough time to study. If you have already worked and volunteered in the field, you will likely already know a lot of the information, but don’t use that as an excuse to wait to the last minute to study.
Take as many different practice tests as you can, as they will cover different material. If you identify areas of weakness, spend additional time studying this material and seek out the help of a tutor.
It is wise to check your calendar and make sure you do not have any scheduling conflicts on the day of your exam or in the days that immediately precede it. Preparation is a huge part of success on standardized tests and your will want to be sure you have the days leading up to exam free for study and preparation.
Noise-canceling headphones may be issued at formalized testing centers, as there are often many people taking exams at the same time.
You may want to look into strategies for quickly answering multiple choice questions. For instance, first cross off any obviously wrong answers. Answers with absolute qualifiers like “always” or “never” are typically not the correct answer; however, relative qualifiers such as “generally” or “sometimes” are usually found in the correct answer.
In settings where LPNs and RNs work together, RNs outrank LPNs and undertake more intensive and critical duties. Most nursing school entrance exams offer separate tests for LPN and RN programs.
Make sure that the school you choose is an accredited school. The school will specify which entrance exam is necessary to apply to the nursing program you want.
You can’t use a calculator for this exam. The exam takes about 3 hours to complete and costs about $60 to $100. You will not be allowed to retake this exam for six months after the initial testing date.
You will not be allowed to use a calculator. Fees for this exam can range between $20 and $60.
The test takes between two to three hours to complete and you will not be allowed to use a calculator. While you can take the HOBET exam multiple times, many schools limit the number of tests for its candidates, citing the belief that if you fail to achieve success in your first few tries, you are probably not an ideal candidate for healthcare work. The fee for this exam varies by school.
