Program Preadmission Testing

Once you have applied for the Cardiovascular Technology, Registered Nursing (Traditional, Distance Learning, or Early Admission), or Surgical Technology Program, your next step is to schedule the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) or Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET).

Important Information About Testing:

  • In order to be considered for admission to the desired Program, preadmission testing is required after the application has been submitted.
  • Registration is required for the NET or HOBET test or call Student Services at 757.388.2666.
  • The NET preadmission test is for Nursing applicants.
  • The HOBET preadmission test is for Cardiovascular and Surgical Technology applicants.
  • Registered Nursing Distance Learning Applicant testing is located at Sentara CarePlex Hospital in Hampton.
  • Scores will not be available the day of testing. The status of your application will be available within 30 days.
  • You will have one opportunity to test per admission cycle. You must wait 45 days between testing if you need to retest.
  • Testing begins promptly at the scheduled times.
  • Late arrivals are not allowed to enter the testing room and will need to reschedule.

About the Tests:

  • The NET and HOBET are computer-based testing and will take approximately 2.5 hours to complete.
  • You will be tested in intermediate mathematics and reading comprehension.
  • The mathematics test content includes algebra, ratios, percentages, decimals, and conversion of mixed numbers to fractions.
  • The math segment is based predominantly on skills learned at the middle school level.
  • Math and reading comprehension scores will be translated into a grade equivalency.
  • Reponses on the test will build a profile that identifies your stress level, learning style, and test-taking skills level.
  • Only calculators provided by the School are allowed.
  • The School recommends that you prepare for testing.


Schedule Testing:

To schedule testing or call 757.388.2666.

Refer to the information below when scheduling:

Applicants testing for admission to the
Cardiovascular and Surgical Technology and Registered Nursing Programs
for the Main Campus in Chesapeake will report to:

Sentara School of Health Professions
Crossways I, Suite 105
1441 Crossways Blvd., Suite 105
Chesapeake, VA. 23320

Cardiovascular & Surgical Technology HOBET Testing for 2008

Day Time
Every Tuesday 2:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M.
Every Thursday 2:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M.
Every Friday Upon Request

Registered Nursing NET Testing for 2008

Day Time
Every Monday 2:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M.
Every Wednesday 2:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M.
Every Friday Upon Request

Applicants testing for admission to the
Registered Nursing Distance Learning Program
for the Non-Main Campus in Hampton will report to:

Sentara Recruitment Resource Center
Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Hampton River Entrance
4000 Coliseum Dr., Suite 405
Hampton, VA. 23366

Registered Nursing Distance Learning NET Testing for 2008

All Testing Dates are on Wednesday
All Testing Times are 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM

30-Jan 28-May 24-Sep
27-Feb 25-Jun 29-Oct
26-Mar 30-Jul 19-Nov
30-Apr 27-Aug 17-Dec