Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)...

The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is a pre-entry test used to evaluate the academic preparedness of students entering the School of Nursing and is taken the same semester in which you apply for the program. If you are applying for the Fall, your TEAS test will be in January. If you are applying for the Spring, your TEAS test will be in July.

The TEAS consists of a total of 170 questions on four subtest areas: Math, Science, English and Reading. All subtests contain multiple choice items with one correct answer.

• The Math subtest measures knowledge of whole numbers, metric conversion, fractions and decimals, algebraic equations, percentages and ratio/proportions (45 questions).
• The Science subtest covers science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, basic physical principles and general science (30 questions).
• The English subtest measures knowledge of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words and spelling (55 questions).
• The Reading subtest covers paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension and inferences/conclusions (40 questions).

Preparation for the TEAS

We strongly recommend that you use the certified study materials offered by ATI. The study packet includes both a study manual and online practice assessments. It has been demonstrated consistently that students who combine these two tools in their study for the TEAS do better on the test than those who use only the manual or study with an unapproved resource book.

These practice assessments are like the real TEAS test and provide you with a score sheet which breaks down the 4 main categories as well as scores for all the subcategories. Example: you will find an overall score for Math as well as scores for the subcategories of fractions, percentages, metric conversions, ratios and so on.

We recommend that you take the first test as soon as you receive your materials, to give you a baseline to study from. Don’t study before you take the first test, see what you are able to remember from your classes.  Any subjects with scores below 80% should be studied in the manual.  About a month before the real TEAS test, take your second practice assessment. You should see the scores go up in comparison to your first test. Then, in the remaining time you have, continue to study starting with your lowest score until you feel you have mastered the contents.

Go to www.atitesting.com/onlinestore for more information. These materials are only available through ATI.

To learn more about the TEAS or to purchase study materials, access the web site at: www.atitesting.com

For a list of frequently asked questions regarding the TEAS, please go to www.atitesting.com/global/students/teas-faq.aspx

Scheduling for TEAS

The TEAS test for students applying for the Fall 2009 semester will be offered during the following dates:

Thursday, January 22, 2009 : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday, January 23, 2009: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, January 24, 2009: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, January 29, 2009: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday, January 30, 2009: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The test will be administered at the NSC School of Nursing, located at 303 S. Water Street, Room 102. Students may turn in their TEAS registration form and pay for the test ($30.00) at the School of Nursing office at 303 S. Water Street, Suite 230.

If you cannot come to the office in person, mail the TEAS registration form and $30 payment (check to be made out to Board of Regents) to:
Nevada State College
School of Nursing
1125 Nevada State Drive
Henderson, Nevada 89002

As there is limited space for each testing period, students are encouraged to turn in their application and sign up early. Students need to submit a completed TEAS Registration Form when paying for the test.

You may submit your application separately from your TEAS registration either before or after the TEAS test.

Important Information about the Testing Process:

• The maximum time allowed for the test is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
• Any student who has taken a previous ATI test (e.g., online practice assessment) needs to remember his or her password. If you have forgotten your password, call ATI before the test date (1-800-667-7531).
• Arrive for testing 15 minutes early.
• Doors will be locked five minutes after start time.
• A picture ID is required.
• No calculators are allowed.
• Scratch paper and pencil is provided.

Testing Outside of the Las Vegas Area

If it is not convenient for you to attend one of the above testing dates at Nevada State College, you must arrange a proctored test through ATI by doing the following:

• Call ATI at 1-800-667-7531 and state that you need a TEAS site and you need to arrange for a proctored TEAS 2.0 with individual payment. Provide relevant information (e.g., your name, phone number, location of residence, and that you are taking the TEAS for Nevada State College School of Nursing).
• ATI will call the student with information within 24-48 hours.
• The student will need a photo ID and credit card to pay for the TEAS test at the time of the proctored test. The testing site may also require additional payment to proctor the test.
• After completing the test, you must order a copy of your test results from www.atitesting.com/onlinestore and have them sent directly to Nevada State College. We only accept TEAS results received directly from ATI.