Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam

If you need help studying for the Kaplan Nursing School Admissions Test (KNAT) or just want some more information about what the test is like, you’ve come to the right place.

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What’s on the Exam?

Questions: 91
Time limit: 2 hours and 45 minutes

 
There are 91 questions on the exam, which are grouped into four sections, and the time limit is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

These are the different sections of the exam:


1. Reading
22 questions

  • Determining the main idea and supporting details of a passage
  • Determining an author’s purpose
  • Drawing basic inferences
  • Determining the meaning of words and phrases in context
  • Determining the logic of a passage

2. Writing
21 questions

  • Passage development
  • Paragraph logic
  • Writing mechanics

3. Math
28 questions

  • Conversions
  • Operations
  • Ratios
  • Word problems

4. Science
20 questions

  • Cardiovascular system
  • Electrolytes
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Immune system
  • Neurology
  • Renal system
  • Hematological system
  • Homeostasis
  • Respiratory system
  • Sensory system

How to Register

If your school requires the Kaplan Nursing School Admissions Test, you’ll need to register for the test with your admissions counselor. You’ll usually take it at the school’s testing center, but sometimes it’s at another testing location.

The cost of the test depends on the school.

Kaplan Nursing School Study Guide and Flashcards

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Study Guide

Exam Scores

When you get your score report, you’ll see five scores. You receive individual scores for each section and one composite/average score for the whole test.

The passing score varies from school to school.

 

Retaking the Exam

If you didn’t get a passing score on your first try, that’s okay! Talk with your admissions counselor to see what your options are for retaking the test.

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FAQs

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How many questions are on the Kaplan Nursing test?

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The test contains 91 questions.

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What is the time limit for the Kaplan Nursing test?

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The test is timed at 2 hours and 45 minutes.

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What is the passing score for the Kaplan Nursing test?

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The passing score varies from school to school.

Q

How much does the Kaplan Nursing test cost?

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The price of the test varies from school to school.

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Do I have to take the Kaplan Nursing test?

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It depends! Some schools require this test as part of the admissions process. Check with your school’s admissions counselor for more details.