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Admission Test Information

The Nurse Entrance Test (NET) is a proven diagnostic test that assists nursing education programs in evaluating both academic and social skills of practical nursing and surgical technology program applicants. At Chattanooga State, the NET test provides a common basis for the evaluation of academic abilities of individuals interested in the Practical Nursing/ Surgical Technology Programs.

What is on the Test?

Math: Evaluates ability to perform basic operations from general math through basic algebra, including whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percent, number sequence conversions and algebraic equations.

Reading Rate: Estimates the words per minute that the applicant can read when placed in a test or study situation.

Reading Comprehension: Evaluates success with reading comprehension of science-related materials.

The average of the math and reading test scores is used in the selection process.

Four remaining sections provide information that is used to counsel and advise students. These sections include social interaction profile, stress level profile, learning styles and test-taking skills.

Application Instructions

1. Complete the NET/HOBET registration form.

  • Be sure to identify the program for which you are applying (LPN, Surgical Technology or Massage Therapy)
     
    2. Attach $20 testing fee.
     
  • Cash, personal check, or money order is accepted.

    3. Mail or bring the registration form and testing fee to:
    Chattanooga State Testing Center
    Student Center, Room 262
    4501 Amnicola Highway
    Chattanooga, TN, 37406

    4. If registering by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope in addition to the $20 test fee and registration form. The envelope will be used to return the confirmation of scheduled test date, time and location. Be sure to allow sufficient mailing time for the registration from to reach the testing center and the return of the confirmation form.

    Other Important Information  

  • Space is limited for each test. Be sure to plan ahead in scheduling the test so program application deadlines will be met.
  • If registering in person, the form must be submitted at least one week before the desired test date.
  • If registering by mail, allow time for registration form to be received and confirmation returned.
  • On test day, report to the Testing Center at least 30 minutes before the time of the test.
  • Bring photo ID and confirmation notice.
  • Calculators are not allowed.
  • When taking the test, there is no penalty for guessing.
  • The test may not be taken at an interval of less than six months.
  • Test must be taken within two years of the application deadline date for the desired class.

    How Can I Prepare for the Test?

    Since the NET Test is a test of general knowledge, it is difficult to “study” for the test. Activities that might help include:

  • Use of review books for ACT, SAT or GED tests. These books provide help with reading comprehension, prefixes, suffixes and roots of words to help with vocabulary and a general math review. A little time spent in review of math concepts is usually extremely helpful.  

  • Use a NET Study Guide. The guide provides information concerning what is on the NET and how best to prepare to take the test. Practice tests modeled after the actual NET are also included. Study Guides are available:
     

    By calling: 1-800-292-2273
    Email: info@eriworld.com
    Check Chattanooga State bookstore by calling: 697-4435
    Visit Chattanooga State's library. Study guides are on reserve. (May only be used in the library, and cannot be checked out.)

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    Chattanooga State Technical Community College, 4501 Amnicola Highway Chattanooga, Tennessee 37406-1097, (423) 697-4404 or 1-866-547-3733