Should I take TEAS w/o microbio and a&p 2?

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  1. Should I take the TEAS early?

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      Yes, take it early
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      No, you're rushing/add minors

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Hi guys,

I was hoping to take the TEAS early and take it this fall, but I won't be taking A&P 2 and microbiology until the spring. The only pre reqs I need to have done to get into my school's nursing program is comp 1 + econ (elective)

With all this in mind do you think I should take TEAS around the end of this fall? Or should I wait until I take A&P 2 and microbiology? I wasn't sure if the content of these classes play a major part of me passing the TEAS or not.

Only reason why I want to take it early is because other than those two classes I'm done with all my pre reqs and one psyc minor by the spring semester. My counselor thinks that since I'm thinking of taking the TEAS my freshmen year of college, I'm rushing too much. But, if I'm not taking nursing classes I really don't know what to do for my entire sophomore year since I'll be done with pre reqs come spring. I don't want to take any sort of break because I know I'm going to get lazy and lose my study habits. I could take two more minors but I honestly don't know what to minor in.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Trauma.

I take my TEAS on June 16th, but I would highly recommend waiting until you finish micro and A&P. The practice tests I have been taking from ATI have been rather heavy with A&P and micro in the science section.

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The TEAS is very AP2 heavy, in my opinion. If you are self-motivated, you can prepare for it prior to taking AP2, though. I took it at the beginning of my AP2 class just to see how I'd do, but I studied AP2 on my own for weeks in preparation. I did well on it, but I missed the most from AP2. Now that I'm done with AP2, I'm curious to know how I'd do on the TEAS, but I've already been accepted to my program so I'm not going to waste the money or time.

From what I recall, my TEAS exam had one micro question.

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I have a question regarding the practice tests from ATI. I know that once you buy them you can take each test twice, but after you take the test is there any way you can keep it for reference? I was debating on buying the practice tests and studying off of them (the ones I got wrong) or if I should just get the study manual instead if the case is that the tests can't be accessed once I have taken them.

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I have been self teaching myself recently, but I feel like I don't have enough structure. I'm currently going through the body systems, but I was wondering if you remember what was taught in your AP2 class? Since I take AP1 this fall, I don't have any way to know what sections I should focus on and which ones I would be wasting my time on if I'm going to learn it this fall anyways.

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Hello! I've completed both AP courses and here is what we focused on (AP1): Histology, Integumentary System, Skeletal System, Articulations (Joints), Muscle Tissue, Muscular System, Nervous Tissue, Central Nervous System, Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System, (AP2) Blood, Heart, Blood Vessels/Circulation, Digestive System, Respiratory System, and Urinary System. I would highly recommend using either Khan Academy or CrashCourse on Youtube to gain a strong understanding of the above topics. You will definitely need to understand AP2 prior to taking the TEAS exam, but you will need to have a strong foundational understanding of AP1 topics before jumping into AP2 topics.

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I have been self teaching myself recently, but I feel like I don't have enough structure. I'm currently going through the body systems, but I was wondering if you remember what was taught in your AP2 class? Since I take AP1 this fall, I don't have any way to know what sections I should focus on and which ones I would be wasting my time on if I'm going to learn it this fall anyways.

I would recommend waiting personally, especially if you feel like you do not have enough structure. I am not sure if your program accepts retakes on the TEAS, but mine does not. To save money and your time, I would wait because many of my friends who have taken the TEAS all say the science portion is heavy A&P. I know someone who scored in the high 90's for the TEAS, but they had a strong math/science background in general. My friend bought the study manual and two practice tests (one taken before to help guide his studying and one taken a couple of days before the actual test date to see improvement). He said the ATI tests had questions roughly the same difficulty as the actual exam. You do not need to pursue another minor if it will not help you. Perhaps you could find some work in the medical field like a CNA or EMT.

I will also say, there is a person on Youtube who got a 95% without having taken any A&P courses. I believe you has a video on how she studied for the TEAS and another on how she studied for the science portion without taking the courses. Look up Blossom with Jessica.

If this is truly what you want to do, see if you can get ahold of a syllabus from a student who has taken the classes. Use Crashcourse and Khan Academy as learning tools.

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I know its super late but I randomly found my way back to this thread and wanted to give my utmost thanks to xxstarrynitesxx and fordte1985! I ended up taking my teas early and scored 90%. I really benefitted from the Blossom with Jessica videos xxstarrynitexxxxx, so thank you so much. Fordte1985, I used your comment to structure my study plan since at the time I did not know what AP1 would consist of at all! I also used the crashcourse videos which I absolutely loved and I feel were a huge help. Thank you guys so much again!!! I wish you guys the best in your future endeavors!!!! :happy:

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That is so awesome!!! I am so glad we could be of help. I have so much respect for those who self-taught themselves the information.

I'm getting ready to take the TEAS myself within the next month or two. Hopefully I can do as well as you did! Best wishes!!

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That is so awesome!!! I am so glad we could be of help. I have so much respect for those who self-taught themselves the information.

I'm getting ready to take the TEAS myself within the next month or two. Hopefully I can do as well as you did! Best wishes!!

Aww, thank you!!! I wish you all the best with your TEAS testing, my prayers are with you! You got this!!

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Aww, thank you!!! I wish you all the best with your TEAS testing, my prayers are with you! You got this!!

How long did you study if you don't mind me asking? Also, do you feel that fordte1985 description of the A&P on the exam is accurate?

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How long did you study if you don't mind me asking? Also, do you feel that fordte1985 description of the A&P on the exam is accurate?

I started studying right around when I posted this (June) until my testing date in November. Last three months before my exam I studied everyday, whereas before those three months I would just study a couple times in the week. The description fordte1985 wrote is all the systems we should know for the science portion but I feel like the A&P on the exam is mostly AP2 especially like the endocrine and urinary systems.

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