Nursing Entrance Test (NET)

Introduction

The Nurse Entrance Test (NET) is designed, primarily, as a diagnostic instrument to assist nursing education programs to evaluate the academic skills of new applicants to their programs. Based upon the profile generated by this test, a program can more objectively screen applicants for admission. The profile provides UDM with valuable information to help meet individual student needs.

This test is provided for UDM applicants only.

What is on the test?

1. Essential Math Skills

Basic arithmetic is a sequentially dependent process. A student, who cannot do long division for example, will have difficulty with division of decimals, fractions, percentages, and ratio formulas. Therefore, the NET carefully evaluates basic operations in mathematics that are essential for success in health professional programs.

2. Reading Comprehension for Science Textbooks

The NET evaluates reading comprehension at the inferential level for science-related materials. The reading selections are at the tenth grade level of difficulty for vocabulary and sentence syntax. This reading ability is considered the "normal" adult reading ability level for applicants to college level courses. A student who scores well on this subtest should have no difficulty reading college level content. A student who does poorly on this subtest often experiences difficulty with the assigned science reading and if admitted to McAuley School of Nursing (MSON) will be referred to a reading specialist.

To order a NET Study Guide, call Educational Resources at 800-292-2273 or go to www.eriworld.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How will the NET score influence admission to the nursing program?

A: When a candidate applies for admission to the McAuley School of Nursing, their application is evaluated in terms of ALL of the admission criteria. These criteria include prior academic achievement, actual grades in supportive core and prerequisite courses in math and science. Admission decisions are not made on the basis of any one of these criteria, but are a function of a function of a comprehensive assessment.

Q: How many times can I take the NET?

A: UDM's nursing admission criteria states that students can sit for the test a maximum of two times. Therefore, students should prepare before taking the NET.

Q: When should I plan to take the NET?

A: It takes approximately two weeks following the testing date for the scores to be returned to UDM. Therefore, candidates should plan to take the test as soon as possible after the decision has been made to seek admission.

Q: How long will the test take?

A: The NET is administered in a time testing format that requires a total of four hours. Students should plan to arrive about 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Advanced reservations are not required.

Q: How much does the NET cost?

A: The test fee is $20.00. Please bring a check or money order made payable to University of Detroit Mercy on the test date. Sorry, test fees are non-refundable.

Q: When is the NET offered?

A: Beginning September 2007, the NET will be offered the first Friday morning of each month (with the exception of days that the University is closed due to holidays or weather).

The test begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. Check-in between 8:30 - 8:45.

Because the test is timed, students arriving after 9:00 cannot be accommodated.

Q: What do I need to bring?

A: Plan to bring picture I.D. and plenty of #2 pencils.

Q: Where do I take the NET?

A: The NET is administered by an Admissions Office staff member in room 237 of the Engineering Building on the McNichols Campus.