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

niugyrl · Apr 21, 2009

I recently took the teas test and I didn't do as well as I could've or should've done especially on the science portion of the test. I definitely know how you feel. Sorry to hear that you didn't pass the science portion of the exam, which is completely random anyhow, but I actually went to my local library and got a GED science book and it pretty much covered all the different sciences. I think the book was very informative with the information, but it's just too much to study at once.

I wish you the best when you retake it, good luck!

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 14, 2009

I am taking my TEAS this month. I am so happy to find a nursing website that talks about this type of nursing entrance test. I have been studying forever for this test. I am thankful for all the advice,and feedback. I wish everyone great success in there new endeavor of becoming a RN, or LVN. God Bless.

booke24, CNA · May 14, 2009

Demel, I'm going to be taking the TEAS test in a couple of weeks as well. Have you been studying from an actual TEAS study guide or what have you been using to study? I bought a book from Barnes and Nobles made by Petersons which targets all nursing entrance exams.....do you think it will help?

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 16, 2009

Yes I have the same exact book, I have two exact. I have also been studying for a GED prep book, it has all the same material that some of you mentioned, like earth science, I have studied all the sciences except this one, until I read a post, that this type of science will be on the TEAS. I am so happy for all of you, I can't wait to become a RN.

closetoyou21, CNA · May 16, 2009

Hi, I took the exam twice and failed. Why I failed? I should have waited 'til I was more settled. Yes, they gave me the same exam (I think) or questions similar. The exam isn't hard, but I am one of those anxiety test takers. Now that I am done with all my pre's, I am giving myself two weeks to go over everything. They usually give you a print out; just go down the print out and work on your weaknesses.

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 16, 2009

The school I am applying to, has the TEAS RN nursing school entrance test. I only have two chances to take their TEAS, after that, I can't go through their RN program. That sucks!!! How many chances does your school give you? I will have to pay $25 dollars each time for the test.

closetoyou21, CNA · May 16, 2009

My school does not specify how many times you can takes it; they just said every 30 days. I am applying to the RN program at my school as well and I just want to past it this time with high scores. I have been focusing on my weaknesses on the math and science sections. At my school you have to get a 70 on the reading, 65 on the math, and am overall ati score of 75, so I'm not panicking just working a lot harder. I wish you the best of luck! It's not hard just think everything through.

booke24, CNA · May 16, 2009

I too am excited for each and everyone of us! What a blessing it will be to be able to save lives and help others who are in need as nurses! I will get a GED prep book then and begin studying the science part! I am dreading the test cause I have not had anatomy in life 4 yrs! I have taken so many classes I can't keep up and cause it has been so long can't remember anatomy, the basis of all things in nursing! So, I am spending the next three weeks preparing for the test and will read my anatomy and chemistry books cover to cover! I will also incorporate the physical science portion once I get me a GED prep book from like the public library. So what are some of the things I will see on the test? Are there analogies, synonyms, antonyms? What should I expect? Grammar, spelling, sentence completions...? Can someone give me a heads up?

mareeh77 · May 17, 2009

Hi,

I took the TEAS exam the same week that I decided to apply for the nursing program. Since I'd never heard about this exam and I didn't have much time to prepare, I did some research on the net. I was able to find a website with a free review. I can't remember the exact address, but just try to google it. There was no time for me to order a review book. I also searched for forums discussing the exam questions. You'll actually discover some on this website, which is how I found this site to begin with.

If you do fairly well on English and Math, concentrate your efforts into practicing the science section. That's what I did. I hadn't taken physics, or chemistry in a while. I ended up getting an 85% in the science section without doing any other reviewing except for what I discussed. From what I read, the questions remain fairly the same, just a different order. But I've never retaken the exam, so don't quote me.

Good luck on your retake.

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 17, 2009

I know you will see, reading comprehension, spelling/vocabulary, all the general sciences, A&P, and Chemistry, and Physics. Math.

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 17, 2009

mareeh77 said:
Hi,
I took the TEAS exam the same week that I decided to apply for the nursing program. Since I'd never heard about this exam and I didn't have much time to prepare, I did some research on the net. I was able to find a website with a free review. I can't remember the exact address, but just try to google it. There was no time for me to order a review book. I also searched for forums discussing the exam questions. You'll actually discover some on this website, which is how I found this site to begin with.
If you do fairly well on English and Math, concentrate your efforts into practicing the science section. That's what I did. I hadn't taken physics, or chemistry in a while. I ended up getting an 85% in the science section without doing any other reviewing except for what I discussed. From what I read, the questions remain fairly the same, just a different order. But I've never retaken the exam, so don't quote me.
Good luck on your retake.

So what did you type in to get the web-address?

mareeh77 · May 18, 2009

Here's the website:

http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.htm

Hope that helps.