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Nov 01, 2009 08:18 PM

Unable to get over TEAS test anxiety

by reb77

Hello all,
I've been waiting 2 1/2yrs in a lottery to be accepted to a 2yr RN program in CA. As of a year ago I was informed I needed to take and pass a "TEAS" exam once i was accepted. I was finally excepted in September and have studied ever day since. I have the ATI study manual and have taken the online practice test (w/ decent results 96% overall). My 1st test was on Nov. 27th and I had to leave w/ a massive panic attack right before we were to sign in. It was everything I could do not to vomit in front of the rest of the students. Needless to say, I get really bad test anxiety, to the point where my mind freezes and I can't think. I have one more chance to take it: Nov 3rd (2days away) or I forfeit my place in the lottery and have to reapply. I know the material very well and I have a 4.0 GPA. Every time I think about this "TEAS" test, I work myself up into a state of high anxiety. I tried asking my school if I can have special accommodations, like an untimed and/or taking it privately. They told me because I have never used these types of services in the past, it was unlikely they would grant them now. I have tried simulating testing conditions and do well, but when I tried to take the real thing, I Lost it before i even logged in. Idk what to do. Prescribed sedatives for test anxiety impair my cognition. Man, i've worked so hard for this and I think i've placed so much importance on nursing school that I panic even more than normal timed/ long tests. I have a perfect GPA. Why should I have to prove myself again? This seems like such BS, but these institutions make the rules and apparently, they are subject to change. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


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No. 1
Old Nov 01, 2009, 08:29 PM

Default Re: Unable to get over TEAS test anxiety
Trust me you know the material well enough that you will be fine. You have a choice take it or lose your spot.

If you are allowed scratch paper and its a multiple choice mark down ABCD and go through the options when you eliminate a choice put a - mark a maybe ? and a yes + That helps me visually work through the exam and reassure myself I made the right choice
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from reb77
Old Nov 03, 2009, 02:03 PM

Default Re: Unable to get over TEAS test anxiety
Thanks for the help. I just took a deep breath (actually quite a few) and answered each question, narrowing answers. I thought I failed but to my suprise, I PASSED!!!! 85.3%!!! All that was required was 67%. Woot! I start the NP in spring.
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from bjoscott
Old Nov 03, 2009, 03:09 PM

Default Re: Unable to get over TEAS test anxiety
Congrats!!! Good luck in your program.
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No. 4
Old Nov 03, 2009, 03:53 PM

Default Re: Unable to get over TEAS test anxiety
See. All you need to do was break it down and think about the answers critically and you nailed it. Good job. You've learned a valuable tool that will help you in the future. Work through the anxiety
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