Nursing Program Guide

You can find PrepSTEP on the Library's Resource List or access the PrepSTEP directly.

In order to view and take the practice tests, you will need to sign up for a free account. It’s easy!  At the top of the screen, click on Sign In/ Register. Then click on Register and create your own username and password.

The nursing entrance exam practice tests cover material found on the HESI, TEAS, RNSAE, and APNE tests.

There are two ways to search for nursing entrance exams.

1. In the middle of the page, click on Career Preparation. Scroll down and select Prepare for Nursing Exams. Look for the Prepare for Nursing School Entrance Tests section and select the desired test.
2. Type nursing school into the search box at the top of the screen. The list of nursing school entrance tests appears below the search box. Select the desired test and click on Start Test. 

The career preparation section includes practice tests for NCLEX-RN, NCLEX-PN, and Nursing Assistant/Nursing Aide exams.

There are two ways to search for nursing licensure/certification practice tests.

1. In the middle of the page, click on Career Preparation. Scroll down and select Prepare for Nursing Exams. S. Then select the desired test and click on Start Test.
   • Prepare for the NCLEX-RN®
   • Prepare For Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide Certification
   • Prepare for the NCLEX-PN®
2. Type NCLEX-PN or NCLEX-RN into the search box at the top of the screen. The list of NCLEX practice tests appears below the search box. Select the desired test and click on Start Test. 

After you log in and find a test, click on Start Test. 

Choose the desired test mode and click on Start Test again. 

The default test mode is Practice: See answer explanations after you have finished. If the test is timed, the timer will display but will not be enforced.

You have the option to complete and score the test in one sitting or save the test and finish it later (see buttons at top of screen).

When you have completed a test, click on Score My Test at the top of the page 

You can even view the answers so you can learn from any mistakes you may have made.

To see a history of tests you have completed and ones currently in progress, click on Your Name-->My Center at the top of the screen.