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ATI Benchmark Test

Ok, So I just took my final exam this past week - all throughout school I've done incredibly well (A's in all but one class, and that class I was only off by 1 or 2 %). Before we can get cleared to test NCLEX we have to take the ATI Benchmark test (not sure if this is consistent across the board for other programs). My question? How do I take exams during the semester and get 95% or better consistently and then take practice ATI exams and fail (50-60%)?

I'm an adult learner, this is my third degree and I've taken national certifying exams before. I'm worries I won't be able to pass the benchmark test because all the material that comes up is stuff I've never read!!! It is frustrating and I feel that now I have to re-teach myself everything before I take NCLEX or ATI. Suggestions? has anyone else run into this?

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    Do not let anxiety get the better of you. Calm yourself, get a plan, and work your plan. You can only do so much, so don't try to reteach yourself everything in one night. Suggest you talk to your instructors and see what they recommend. Good luck.

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    Ha. They've said that we will find a way to get through this. Or offered to email me some more information (they never did). i.e. wishy-washy and not helpful. And yes we've gone above their heads and been made promises and results have not been good. Last semester half the class failed the benchmark test (doesn't count towards a grade)

    In reality I'm not having anxiety...more annoyance that I've spent this much time doing this and I know I am unprepared. I'm just curious who has taken ATI and if it is similar to NCLEX or if it is all a toss up in the end.

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    Our ADN program uses the ATI program too.

    You are not supposed to do good on the tests. They are meant to be hard. Just pay attention to what "Level" you earn of each test. Level 3 is the best and means you shouldn't need too much remediation.

    A "good" score is around 70% for most tests (med-surg, mental health, etc). For the final, comprehensive test (180 questions- over EVERYTHING), a good score is 70%, which equates to a 90% chance of passing the NCLEX.

    Our instructors, even clinical instructors, tell us that it is supposed to be like NCLEX type questions.

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