Thomas A. Evangelist - McGraw-Hill Education Nursing School Entrance Exams with DVD

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Mary Ann Cantrell, PhD, RN

W elcome to McGraw-Hill Education Nursing School Entrance Exams. You have made the decision to become a nurse, and you are looking forward to all the advantages and rewards of a nursing career, but now you need to succeed on your nursing school entrance test. We are here to help you.

This book has been created by a dedicated team of teachers and test-prep experts. Together, they have helped thousands of students score high on all kinds of exams. They have pooled their knowledge to make this the most effective test-prep program available for nursing school entrance exams.

McGraw-Hill Education Nursing School Entrance Exams contains a wealth of features to help you do your best. Follow these steps to get the most out of your study time:

Read to learn important basic information for people entering the nursing field. Written by a leading nursing professional, this chapter will tell you what kinds of nursing education programs are available to you, how the admissions process works, and how you can apply for financial aid. This chapter also includes important advice on how to decide if nursing is the right career field for you.

Read to find out about the major admissions tests used by nursing schools nationwide. You will learn how the tests are structured, what subjects they cover, what kinds of questions they ask, and how they are scored. Find out which of these tests is required by the school to which you are applying, and then focus your preparation accordingly.

Read to learn how to set up your study plan. A handy chart is provided to show you which subjects are covered on which tests. This will help you decide which of the following chapters in this book are the ones you need to focus on.

Read to learn some important test-taking strategies that can help you improve your score.

Take a Diagnostic Test in . This test covers the same subjects as the real nursing school entrance exams and includes many questions in similar formats. Use the results to help you pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses and to identify which subjects you need to study most carefully.

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Find the practice tests in .

Different people have different ways or preparing for tests. You need to find a preparation method that suits your schedule and your learning style. We have tried to make this book flexible enough for you to use in a way that works best for you. However, for this as for any other test, there is no substitute for serious intensive review and study. The more time and effort you devote to preparing, the better your chances of achieving your goal.

Mary Ann Cantrell, PhD, RN

Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response; and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.