Review Guide for Rn Pre-Entrance Exam

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Summary: not very helpful
Review: I devoured this book from front to back and I only scored 115. Although it gives you some review in each area covered on the exam, none of the vocabulary was what was on the test. Don't count on this as your only source. Check out a couple other review books, and good luck.
Kathy

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Summary: Made a HUGE difference!
Review: I had 9 whole days to study for the NLN test. I had never taken anatomy, physics, microbiology, mechanics, electricity, and Im only half-way through chemistry. I havent had math in 20 years. So I was a bit worried when I got this book and saw how uneducated I was on the science section and how rusty I was on the math. But I read the science section 5 times and took ALL the pactice tests. I also studied every question I got wrong. There really wasn't much I could do to practice for the reading test, but taking the practice tests helped me figure out 'their style' of testing so I was better able to figure the correct answer. The bottom line is, I scored a 151 which is in the 99% - top 1% score in the country - and I couldnt have done it without this book! But just buying it isn't enough - take EVERY test in the book and if you don't know your science, read the science review as many times as you can. When you score your test, go back and find out WHY you got an answer wrong. Tip: dont circle the answers in the book, but write them on a separate piece of paper, so you can go back and take the tests again. The real test was just like the review book. Also, be aware of TIME - I used every minute during the real exam! You need to do each test in the practice book in 45 minutes.

Rating:
Summary: Made a HUGE difference!
Review: I had 9 whole days to study for the NLN test. I had never taken anatomy, physics, microbiology, mechanics, electricity, and Im only half-way through chemistry. I havent had math in 20 years. So I was a bit worried when I got this book and saw how uneducated I was on the science section and how rusty I was on the math. But I read the science section 5 times and took ALL the pactice tests. I also studied every question I got wrong. There really wasn't much I could do to practice for the reading test, but taking the practice tests helped me figure out 'their style' of testing so I was better able to figure the correct answer. The bottom line is, I scored a 151 which is in the 99% - top 1% score in the country - and I couldnt have done it without this book! But just buying it isn't enough - take EVERY test in the book and if you don't know your science, read the science review as many times as you can. When you score your test, go back and find out WHY you got an answer wrong. Tip: dont circle the answers in the book, but write them on a separate piece of paper, so you can go back and take the tests again. The real test was just like the review book. Also, be aware of TIME - I used every minute during the real exam! You need to do each test in the practice book in 45 minutes.

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Summary: RN2B--hopefully one day
Review: I only rated this book 2 stars because I feel like it wasn't as helpful as I had anticipated. The math portion was good--the practice questions were VERY similar to what was on the test. The verbal part--maybe it's helpful if you're a slow reader and need to just "pracice" reading passages. The vocabulary on the real test didn't even compare to what was in the book. The science helped some to refresh what I had already taken in school. But it didn't cover enough re: electricy and ohms and stuff like that. A lot of questions on my test were about electricity. I felt as if I needed to take a course in that alone to be able to pass the science portion. I took the test a couple of days ago so maybe once I receive my scores I will have a different opinion. Right now, though, I wouldn't recommend anyone buying this book.

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Summary: DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!!!
Review: If you are going to take the RN Pre-entrance exam to Nursing School, this book is a must have. It has all the different sections that are on the exam. Also, they have hints and suggestions at the beginning of each section. The math review, really helped also. I made a 132. Well above many of my friends. Thanks to studying with this book.

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Summary: GET THIS ONE!
Review: If you are going to take the RN Pre-entrance exam to Nursing School, this book is a must have. It has all the different sections that are on the exam. Also, they have hints and suggestions at the beginning of each section. The math review, really helped also. I made a 132. Well above many of my friends. Thanks to studying with this book.

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Summary: DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME!!!!!!
Review: This book was nothing but a waste of paper and money. I will admit that the science review was somewhat helpful but the math and verbal review were a joke. Both reviews basically tell you everything you DON'T need to know. The first time I took the test I made a 144, I bought this book thinking I could raise my score a little higher and made a 119. I wouldn't recommended this book to anyone.

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Summary: You don't need any other book to prepare yourself.
Review: This is all you need to prepare for the test. I took it on march and I did great. Of course this will be true if you are not seeing the subjects for the first time. I mean, that as a review book for preparation it is all you'll need for the NLN entrance exam.