Practical Nursing (PN) Comprehensive Predictor

The PN Comprehensive Predictor test is used for admission into the LPN to ADN program. You can take the test at Central Piedmont if you are applying to a Central Piedmont program or if you are applying to another school.

Alternate Testing Locations

If you are unable to schedule to take the PN Comprehensive Predictor at Central Piedmont, visit the ATI website for other testing options.

Before Scheduling Your Test

  • If you are not feeling well, please reschedule your testing appointment.
  • Be prepared to follow social distancing rules.
  • Masks are optional.
  • Hand sanitizer is available as you enter and exit the Testing Center.
  • Plan to arrive 30 minutes early to your testing appointment.
  • Follow the appointment time listed when you schedule your appointment. It may be different from the normal testing times that are listed on our website.
  • If you have a time accommodation, please schedule your test for the morning to ensure you will have time to finish.
  • Remember to bring your payment.
  • You will pay the testing fee at the Cashier's Office before coming to the Testing Center (The Cashier's Office is located in the Central High Building, 2nd floor).
  • Remember to bring a valid photo ID. No ID, no test.

General Information About the Test

The PN Comprehensive Predictor consists of 180 test questions and covers fundamentals of nursing, pharmacology, adult medical surgical nursing, maternal newborn care, mental health nursing, pediatric nursing, nutrition, and management. Each section is timed. The total time for the test is four hours.

Due to the difficulty of the test and the competitive nature of the programs, it is recommended that you speak to an academic advisor or healthcare program faculty member to make sure the PN Comprehensive Predictor is right for you.

It is your responsibility to review and understand the information on this page carefully. Scheduling more than one test within a 30-day period will result in the latest appointment(s) being canceled.

PN Comprehensive Predictor Overview

Read this section carefully.

Location and Dates

The Central Piedmont Testing Center administers the PN Comprehensive Predictor. Testing is available at the Central Campus Testing Center by appointment only and per the following guidelines. Do not schedule multiple appointments for the same day. It is extremely important that you carefully follow the instructions on this page before scheduling the PN Comprehensive Predictor.

The PN Comprehensive Predictor is a high-demand test, and space is limited. Testing Center volume increases substantially prior to semester breaks, end of terms, during registration periods, and as program deadlines approach. Plan accordingly to avoid testing delays.

Retake Policy

Due to limited availability, you may retake the PN Comprehensive Predictor once every 30 days at Central Piedmont. Scheduling multiple testing appointments within a 30-day period may cause your latest scheduled appointment(s) to be removed.

Study and Preparation

Sufficient preparation is strongly recommended. Don't wait – start studying for the PN Comprehensive Predictor today.

  • The Central Piedmont Testing Center will provide scratch paper, which is collected at the end of the testing session.
  • Personal calculators are not permitted; a calculator is embedded within the test.

PN Comprehensive Predictor Registration and Scheduling Steps

Follow each step carefully.

Review the admissions application for your specific health program of interest carefully. If, after careful review of the application, you feel you are eligible and prepared to take the PN Comprehensive Predictor, carefully follow each of the following steps.

  • Create an ATI Account

    Create an ATI student account. Use your Central Piedmont ID number when creating your account. An incorrect ID number may cause processing delays. Please log into your ATI account to ensure your Central Piedmont ID number is entered.

  • Complete the PN Comprehensive Predictor Permission Form

    If you are applying for a Central Piedmont program, complete the PN Comprehensive Predictor permission form (PDF) and bring it with you to your appointment.

  • Schedule Your Test

    By scheduling your appointment, you acknowledge your understanding of the information on this page and feel you are prepared to take the PN Comprehensive Predictor at Central Piedmont.

    Due to limited availability, please only schedule one appointment at Central Piedmont once every 30 days.

    If you schedule multiple appointments within 30 days, your latest appointment(s) will be canceled.

    You can take the PN Comprehensive Predictor at a different testing site and have ATI send the results to Central Piedmont directly.

    Schedule to take your test.

    To confirm an appointment, please check your confirmation email or contact the Testing Center.

  • Pay the Test Fee

    Pay the $74 non-refundable PN Comprehensive Predictor fee at the Cashier's Office on the day of the test before coming to the Testing Center (the test must be taken on the day of payment). You will not pay any fees to ATI directly.

  • What to Bring to Your Appointment and Appointment Location

    The PN Comprehensive Predictor is only offered at the Central Campus Testing Center. Bring your permission form and receipt, along with valid photo ID, to the Central Campus Testing Center.

Testing at a Non-Central Piedmont Location OR Testing for A Different School

If you tested at a location other than Central Piedmont, it is highly recommended that you update your ATI account with your Central Piedmont ID; scores received without a Central Piedmont ID number may cause a delay in processing. Please confirm that the Central Piedmont Testing Center receives your scores.

If you took the PN Comprehensive Predictor at a different school and would like your results transferred to Central Piedmont, please contact ATI. ATI will send your official results to the Central Piedmont Testing Center. Once received, the Testing Center may print a copy of your scores for you. You will need to provide a valid photo ID.

If you are testing for a school other than Central Piedmont, you must contact ATI to have your scores sent to the school of your choice.

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