28 March 2015

6 Revealed Secrets on Passing the Prometric Exam for Nurses

         Prometric is a U.S company in the test administration industry. In the prometric exam for nurses, examinees are given two (2) hours to finish seventy (70) questions in a multiple choice format. It is a computer based test and there are only two (2) testing centers in the Philippines. 

1.      Ateneo Professional Schools, 130 H. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village,
Makati City
(Telephone No.: (632) 8920383)

2.      Tread Inc., Suite 308, Centro Maximo D. Jakosalem St.
Cebu City

 Nurses can either take the exam for Nurse Technician (Graduate of four (4) year Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and Nurse Specialist (Head Nurses, Supervisors). For Nurse Technician, the passing rate is 45% while for Nurse Specialist, they must get 50%.

Nurse Technician exam is comprised of the following parts:

Fundamentals of Nursing – 28%
Medical -                              23%
Surgical -                              20%
Pediatric -                             16%
Community -                        13%

The exam is composed of Assessment – 10%, Nursing Problem – 6%, Planning – 20%, Implementation – 50% and Evaluation – 14%

Scores are available immediately following the exam and the test taker will know whether you PASS or FAIL. If you pass, you will be given a certificate like this!




And if you fail, you will still be given a certificate.

So, what are the Secrets on Passing the Prometric Exam?

1.      Try to Review Notes at least a Week prior to Exam. Of course! Who would take an exam without peeking notes the almost-forgotten-procedures and techniques? Unless you have a SUPER POWER BRAIN or the no-need-to-review attitude/ stock knowledge bases. Trust me! You need that. What to review then? Just the basic techniques, positions before, during and after a procedure. Focus on Fundamentals of Nursing. I would love to give sample questions (as far as I can remember - questions on my exam) but I’m not allowed.

2.      Hospital Exposure Helps a Lot.  It really is. You might forget the theoretical and the on-the-book nursing bases, but your hospital experience could help a lot on answering the test questions on your prometric exam.

3.      Understand the Question. The prometric questions are a bit long and tricky to read. And if your eyes and mind don’t interconnect, you will never discern the possible answer. Try to relax and close your eyes for a bit and understand each word. EACH WORD. SERIOUSLY.

4.      Do Not Just Read the Name of the Disease, Become Acquainted With Its Signs and Symptoms.  Most of us wouldn’t take too much time on understanding the pathophysiology of such disease since almost all signs and symptoms are experienced with the all kinds of illness. But on the exam, they won’t tell you the name of the disease but the characteristics of the disease itself.

5.      Celiac Disease is Always Present on the Exam. Lol but Seriously. This is just based on my experience and the interviews I’ve done with my friends who also took the exam. It’s like 10/10 – Celiac disease was on their exam. So, include celiac disease on your lists. At least you have one sureball answer over a 70 items.

6.      Study Hard. Pray Harder. The most important secret of all. This is the last secret but definitely not the least. Before and after the exam, pass or fail, don’t forget to praise God. Though we may not have the same God but always, always pray and ask for guidance. Ask your family and friends to also pray for you! Trust me! It helps. 



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