TEAS EXAM: I failed...Anyone take it with some advice?

The ATI study guide helped me a lot. It reviews each section of the test, so you know how the questions will be asked and what info you need to know. The math was the hardest for me, along with life science, since I had not taken it in years!
It really helped me to practice the tests in the study guide, especially math and the general science sections because the questions are asked in the same way, and help you become more accurate with math and faster, since the test is timed.
The study guide is kind of pricey, but it is worth it and you could maybe buy it with someone you know is also taking the test!

Most of the math problems are pretty basic algebra and geometry. I think I remember having a little bit of trig. Many of the math problems take a long time to figure out. I remember that many people that took the exam felt that they didn't have enough time to answer all of the math problems and end up guessing because time is running out which is probably partyly some of the reason the math score tumbles.

In order to shorten some of the time involved with answering the extensive addition problems, I suggest looking at all the possible answer choices. As you're adding all the numbers up (or any other math function), compare the number you get with the number in the answers corresponding to that same position (i.e. 25+25=_0, possible answers: a. 41, b. 52, c. 50 - no need to complete the problem because there is only one answer with a "0" in the ones place). This saved a lot of time for me since the math part was not hard, just very time consuming.

thanks for all of your advice! Yeah, i guess the key when taking timed test is to look at the least ovbious answers, then the more obvious answers and narrow things down to two choices. Now, in regards to the math portion of the test, are there lots of word problems or per se, 25+89= 25% of a number + stuff like that? See I have this mental thing with world problems! I don't know why but I tend to not freak out when it comes to word problems! I think and feel good about the reading comp, grammar, and math but science.....my goodness! Can i just get a whole lot of anatomy and biology questions?! Do they do it by sections? Per se, 10 questions from anatomy only, then 10 question from chemistry that would make up the science portion or all they all mixed into one entire science portion? THe reading comp, is it based on medical things or just history, day to day topics, ect? Sorry so many questions but I want to put myself more at ease!

The reading is nothing to stress over. That is by far the easiest section. Math is basic but time consuming. The science is tricky. Have you bought the ATI study guide? I thought it was very helpful and the online test format was exactly the same as the real thing. I would pay attention to the information given in the practice tests and the explanations to the answers on the online test. Know the different types of rocks and earth plates. Good luck!

Did you take it a third time, did you pass?

I'm taking the TEAS in two days and starting to freak out a little. I haven't had to know a lot of this stuff for many years. Why do we have to know about rocks to be a NURSE, uggh! I have a Bachelors degree, but I'm worried about passing this test. All the posts about what to study has definitely helped. My school only gave me a week to study! Please send prayers!!!

I am sorry to hear that you didn't pass. The teas test is hard to study for because you dont know what to expect. At least now you have a heads up on what to focus your studies on. When I was studying for the teas test I was most concerned about the science portion too, I got a membership to Netflix and they have movies that you can rent all about science. There is one for chemistry, physics, A & P, etc..They are made for junior high studentsand they really broke it down into the most basic information that you need to know. The video's are a little corny but I passed the teas and scored higher in science than anything else. Hope this helps.

I am taking the test tomorrow ladies..........................ahhhhhhhhhhh! So scared but, at the same time I have this peaceful feeling and know that either way things will work out! I haven't anatomy in like 4 yrs and remember nothing but, I still am happy! I tried to do some reviewing but it's just not sticking! I hope that everything just weighs out accordingly! I'm excited to see what it will be like. Wish me luck!

I am mad that I just can't retake this test without going through a remedial. I have pass remedial before I can retest. Thank God, I have another RN nursing application with the County of Los Angeles, I am thinking about applying to WestCoast College too. I am scheldule to take the Califorina Achievement Test for the County Of Los Angeles. At least I have a OUT!!!

Go luck, at least you made it to this phase. It is a privilage to be applying to RN nursing school.