Lpn Entrance Exam-What you need to know!
You’ve taken the frightening plunge to change careers. Or maybe becoming an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) is your dream. Either way, you’ve taken your classes and graduated. Now it’s time to take the LPN Entrance Exam.
But first, you have tons of questions.
So what should you expect? How long does the exam last? What kinds of material are you tested on? Are there study guides available?
Essential math skills are needed to become an LPN and you will be tested on such things as word problems, percentages and measurement conversions on the LPN Entrance Exam. Obviously, calculators are not allowed during the test. Have you ever seen a nurse walking around with a calculator? I don’t think so. The medical community is expected to know what they are doing and be able to make quick decisions based on their knowledge and reasoning abilities. They must make their calculations correctly and on the fly. A patient’s life depends on quick and accurate thinking. You will also encounter word problems, fractions, military time and Algebra. Algebra? And you didn’t think you would ever use Algebra did you?
There is also a reading comprehension portion of the LPN Entrance Exam. You will be tested on how quickly you read. You will also be tested to see if you understand what you read and can you think on your feet based on what you’ve read. Communication is important, both in comprehension and how you speak. As an LPN, you are the link between the patient and the doctor. Misinformation could cost someone their life!
Both the reading portion and the mathematical portion of the exam are timed. Allow for about three hours for the entire exam. Study guides are available, usually through your school. Because you can only take this test once per quarter, you might want to invest in a good study guide. Take the sample tests in the back to test your knowledge before the “big day”.
What other requirements should you be aware of? You must bring a current photo ID to the testing site. During the exam, no talking is allowed with anyone except the testing staff.
