Nursing Entrance Test (NET)

The NET test is designed to help students identify which of their academic processing skills must be sharpened before they begin their advanced nursing education. Research has shown that identifying areas students need to work on and providing assistance in those areas will increase the student's change of being successful in the nursing program.

The NET test measures an individual's ability in the following areas:

• Essential math skills
• Reading comprehension for science textbooks and reading rate
• Critical thinking appraisal
• Written expression
• Basic science
• Test-taking skills
• Stress levels
• Learning styles

The NET composite score consists of the average of a student's mathematics and science reading comprehension scores. Therefore these are important areas to concentrate on in preparing for the NET test.

The library has free resources that can help you prepare for this test and practice the types of questions that will be included. Follow the directions for signing in on the Learning Express Library web page. This resource contains nursing entrance practice tests as well as other practice tests for reading comprehension and Mathematics skills. There are also a limited number of study guides available on reserve in the library.

Resources for exam preparation are available at http://www.eriworld.com/products_resources/students/index.aspx.

Registration Information for the Nurse Entrance Test (NET)

All developmental coursework and a basic biology and chemistry course* must be completed prior to taking this test.  See your advisor for guidance before registering for this test.

*Previously taken high school biology and chemistry courses may be used to qualify if they are less than 10 years old.

• Check the placement testing schedule for testing dates and times.
• To register, visit the following website: www.eriworld.com
• There is a fee of approximately $40.00 – students will need to make arrangements to pay for the test when they register.  Registrations are non-refundable.
• The deadline for test registration is 14 days prior to the date the NET test is scheduled.
• Students must arrive on time in order to begin the NET test. The entire test takes between 2 ½ to 3 hours. Students who arrive late will not be allowed to start the test.
• Students may take the NET test twice during a 12-month period. If a student takes the NET test more than twice in twelve months, only the first two attempts will be considered.

The Durham Tech NET test schedule is available on the admissions testing page.

The ADN program is a candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).