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How to Use This Book
Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step to prepare yourself for the nursing school entrance exams. This book contains the information you want and need to do your best and get into the school of your choice. To get you started, Section One provides you with important information about the test and how best to handle test-day stress.
Before you start your review, find out exactly what your strengths and weaknesses are. The 65-question diagnostic quiz in Chapter One will help you focus your studies so you don’t waste time reviewing topics you have already mastered.
Chapter Two includes test-taking strategies that will boost your confidence on this or any test you take. The tips in this chapter show you how to increase your score.
To minimize your stress on test day, review Chapter Three, “Stress Management.” Learn the habits that will help you keep cool under any testing conditions.
Perhaps you have decided to pursue nursing as a second career or are returning to the classroom after many years. Chapter Four gives tips for success to the “nontraditional” student.
Section Two of this book offers you targeted lessons, strategies, and review questions for each of the topics covered on the nursing school entrance exams. Chapters Five through Nine cover the important subjects of Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and Spelling, Mathematics, and Science. In short, the lessons and practice in this section will prepare you for success.
Once you have learned about the test and reviewed the subjects covered, you are ready for more practice. Section Three includes two 243-question practice tests complete with answer keys and detailed answer explanations. By taking these practice tests, you will be able to apply the test-taking strategies you have learned, as well as identify areas in which you have improved and areas that still require further study.
Finally, the Learning Resources found in Section Four will serve as a quick reference for useful information. Look here to quickly find frequently used math formulas, commonly misspelled words, and other key study resources. In addition, you will find a directory of State Boards of Nursing.
By using Kaplan’s Nursing School Entrance Exams, you are taking an important step in getting the score you need to start a successful nursing career. Good luck!
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