The TEAS test stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills. The TEAS assesses an applicant's skills for entrance into a nursing or allied health school. The skills assessed are reading, mathematics, science, and English. This test might be used for different types of nursing schools, like psychiatric or neonatal. ATI Nursing Education is the creator of the TEAS test. ATI stands for Assessment Technologies Institute. ATI Nursing Education also provides resources for nursing students that include textbooks and quizzes for various nursing subjects, including surgery, nutrition, leadership, fundamentals, and community health.
There are four sections of the TEAS Test: Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English/Language Usage. Test takers have 209 minutes to complete the 170 total questions. Below are details on each section, including the number of questions, time limit, and content included.
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There are four ways to take the TEAS test: online- proctored by ATI or proctored by an institution, and in-person- proctored by an institution or by PSI. Test takers need to check with the institution they are applying to and verify which test administration methods are accepted. Below is a guide on how to register for the TEAS exam.
For TEAS test registration, test takers can go to the ATI testing webpage for the TEAS test and click "Register Now." Test takers are then prompted to choose "In-Person" or "Remote Online" for the proctoring method. Test takers can click that button from the prompt to register to take a TEAS test online. Test takers are then asked to choose between nursing and allied health and between ATI remote proctoring and institution remote proctoring. After test takers have selected the options that align with their goals, they can choose a date range using the calendar tool. It is important to note that online exams are booked out two months in advance. Once you find a date and time that works for you, click select and read through the detailed information about computer requirements and test-day expectations. Also, be sure to note any additional transcripts that are necessary on this form and then click continue registration. TEAS test sign-up occurs once a test taker pays for this selected exam time. All online exams are $115.
Registration for an in-person TEAS exam starts the same as the online exams- go to the ATI testing webpage, select 'Register Now,' and select 'In-Person' as the proctoring method. For all ATI TEAS test registrations, test takers can select their test and location. First, test takers need to find a PSI exam location using ATI's tool for PSI proctored tests. Once test takers know their testing location they can type in the city or the institution hosting the exam, along with the exam they wish to take (Nursing or Allied Health). Next, test takers select a date and time that works for them at their location. Test takers are then taken to a page with exam policies and test-day information. After reading through that page, test takers can click continue registration. The exam is not booked until after paying for the exam. In-person TEAS exams can cost anywhere between $45 and $115 depending on the institution hosting the exam.
Test takers can schedule a TEAS test during the registration process. ATI provides a shop tool to assist test takers in finding TEAS test dates. Test takers must check their university's admission policies to ensure that the chosen TEAS exam date, time, and location work with their goals. ATI is booking online exams two months in advance. Some in-person exams are booked up to 6 months in advance. However, test takers need to check with their institution for exact dates.
Once a TEAS test is purchased, test takers cannot reschedule the exam. Therefore, test takers must know their school's policies and application deadlines before registering. It is possible to retake the TEAS test, but many institutions require a 30 day waiting period before a retake and only allow three retakes a year. So, test takers need to verify their school's policies.
A TEAS transcript is the official version of a test takers score report for applying to universities. For all test takers, one transcript is included in the cost of the exam. It is important to note that for in-person exams, the transcript of the test taker is automatically sent to the institution hosting the exam. Online test takers can send their included transcript to the institution of their choice. It is also possible to purchase additional transcript credits to send scores to other institutions for $27 each. If a student has taken the TEAS exam more than once, ATI will note that on the transcript. Online test takers can access their score report immediately after completing the exam, while in-person ATI test takers will receive their score report within 24 hours. For exams taken at a PSI exam location, it may take up to 72 business hours to receive scores. Test takers can access score reports on the ATI student account under the "my results" page. Universities differ in the length of time scores are considered valid. For some schools, it is one year, others two years, and others five years. It is important to check with your institution to find accurate information for your goals.
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Create AccountChristina Flores, BSN has 4 years of experience in nursing. She has worked as both an RN and as a Prenatal Care Coordinator. To earn her certification, Christina passed the NCLEX and TEAS exams. Christina obtained her BSN from Valparaiso University.
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Yes, it is possible to take the TEAS test online at home. The exam is proctored remotely by ATI or an institution, depending on how you register. It is important to check with your institution to see which TEAS test administration methods are accepted.
You can register for the TEAS test using the ATI website. You must create an account and then select the test administration method, online or in-person, that meets your goals. If you are going to take an in-person exam proctored by PSI, it is important to verify which PSI location you will be testing at before registering on ATI's website.
TEAS tests are offered most weekdays. Online exams are booked out two months in advance and some in-person exams are booked six months out. It is important to check with your institution to verify the dates available.
You can schedule a TEAS test using the shop tool on ATI's website. This tool allows you to select you administration method, online or in-person, and your desired dates. Online exams are booking two months in advance and some in-person exams are booking six months out.
The TEAS test costs $115 for online proctoring and $45-$115 for in-person proctoring, depending on the institution. It is important to check with your institution to verify the cost. All TEAS tests include one score report transcript.
You can schedule a TEAS test when you register using ATI's website. There is a tool that allows you to select how you wish to take the test, online or in-person, and your desired dates.