ATI NCLEX Predictor?

ZootRN · May 10, 2006

Anyone take this? It was mandatory for us to take it last week, and extra points given to our averages depending on what percentile we got.
I thought it was HARD but I did very well, surprisingly.
Has anyone taken both ATI and NCLEX? If so, which was easier?

I took them both, and found ATI to be the easiest out of all tests I've had in nursing school. I passes NCLEX with 75 questions though.

Drysolong · May 10, 2006

Anyone take this? It was mandatory for us to take it last week, and extra points given to our averages depending on what percentile we got.
I thought it was HARD but I did very well, surprisingly.
Has anyone taken both ATI and NCLEX? If so, which was easier?

I personally thought NCLEX-PN was easier. However, it could have been that the NCLEX was less stressful because I knew that if I didn't pass, I could take it again in 45 day. Whereas, at my school, not passing ATI was immediate dismissal from the program.

ortess1971 · May 11, 2006

I took the ATI-nclex predictor too...I did pretty well. I have not taken the NCLEX yet though....I have to send out my paperwork this weekend.

MIA-RN1, RN · May 11, 2006

I took them both, and found ATI to be the easiest out of all tests I've had in nursing school. I passes NCLEX with 75 questions though.

How do you think the ATI compared to the NCLEX? Easier or harder??

MrsCannibal · May 19, 2006

I took both, and I think the ATI was far easier than the NCLEX...I had mostly priority questions on the NCLEX, and it seemed like they were so vague...however, saying that, I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions, and had gotten good scores on the ATI which predicted I would pass the NCLEX, so maybe there is something to be said for the ATI. In my opinion, nothing compares to or truly prepares you for the shock of the NCLEX when you finally take it, .

all4schwa · May 20, 2006

nothing compares to or truly prepares you for the shock of the NCLEX when you finally take it, .

:uhoh21: uh, thanks... :uhoh3:

MIA-RN1, RN · May 20, 2006

hmm

I started wondering about this yesterday...(amazing the lengths my mind goes to in order to avoid studying for the final on Tuesday lol)

How can the ATI really predict your score on the NCLEX. The NCLEX, while not exactly random, is based on the answer you give previously. So really, the only accurate question on the ATI would (maybe) be the first one because from there, its all dependent on your own personal answers. I don't think the ATI was the CAT technology--I think the questions were all pre-set. (If anyone knows for sure let me know!)

That said, I came out of it feeling like I'd done terrible but I actually topped last semester's highest score by over 3 points.

hmmm.

RNGrad2006 · May 20, 2006

Coopergrrl,

We also had to take ATI predictor in our final quarter of our RN Nursing program. I thought the ATI was easier than the NCLEX but I did well on both. But everyone in our class who got in the 99% of predicting to pass the NCLEX DID pass the NCLEX. ATI is not a CAT style program but it gives you a basic test of comprehensive knowledge. My recommendation is just use as many test questions as you can get your hands on from a variety of sources. I recommend Kaplan as the closest thing I have found to NCLEX. Not many NCLEX books really compare to NCLEX. When it comes right down to it the NCLEX is testing your ability to think not memorize information or questions. The NCLEX also does test a lot of priority style questions and those are hard to find in NCLEX books (at least nothing like the ones you get in the NCLEX). I think the reason ATI seemed easier is because nothing was riding on it as it did nothing to our grade but NCLEX is do or die. But you just need to go in and breathe and know that you know it and CAN DO IT!!!

MIA-RN1, RN · May 20, 2006

Coopergrrl,
We also had to take ATI predictor in our final quarter of our RN Nursing program. I thought the ATI was easier than the NCLEX but I did well on both. But everyone in our class who got in the 99% of predicting to pass the NCLEX DID pass the NCLEX. ATI is not a CAT style program but it gives you a basic test of comprehensive knowledge. My recommendation is just use as many test questions as you can get your hands on from a variety of sources. I recommend Kaplan as the closest thing I have found to NCLEX. Not many NCLEX books really compare to NCLEX. When it comes right down to it the NCLEX is testing your ability to think not memorize information or questions. The NCLEX also does test a lot of priority style questions and those are hard to find in NCLEX books (at least nothing like the ones you get in the NCLEX). I think the reason ATI seemed easier is because nothing was riding on it as it did nothing to our grade but NCLEX is do or die. But you just need to go in and breathe and know that you know it and CAN DO IT!!!

I am signed up to start the Kaplan review in Mid-June and I've used the Saunders books for this whole last year of school, as well as the NCLEX 3000 computer program. We have a lot of priority questions on our tests in school, so I am feeling good about that, but its good to know what to watch out for.

whatnext · May 21, 2006

We had to go through all those ATI tests and did 3 ATI predictors. I'm taking the NCLEX on Tues, so I'll see how well it predicted my outcome. I've been in the 98th and 99th percentile on most of the proctored exams, so hopefully they're right about their predictions. Right now I'm trying to figure out if I should just stop studying, get some relaxation and fun in before the test, or if I should keep going with the studying. Any advice?

pikevillenursing21 · May 21, 2006

Help me someone!!! I just took the KAPLAN course and it predicted I would pass with a 69% range...I take the NCLEX june the 9th...i don't know what to study! I know I need to brush up on OB though? What should I do? !?!