ATI testing

Compassion_x · Dec 6, 2013

ATI includes tutorial modules (which tell you about skills with videos etc.) which you can take pretests and posttests with. It also includes a lot of other practice tests on various subjects, and proctored exams (like the comprehensive, which predicts your likelihood of passing NCLEX on your first attempt).

RHill9919 · Dec 6, 2013

ATI is also the company that does the TEAS testing. IDK if it's the same as what you're talking about tho

Mandy0728 · Dec 6, 2013

ATI includes tutorial modules (which tell you about skills with videos etc.) which you can take pretests and posttests with. It also includes a lot of other practice tests on various subjects and proctored exams (like the comprehensive, which predicts your likelihood of passing NCLEX on your first attempt).[/quote']
Thank you for your post. They're going to tell us about it at orientation on our first day, but I wanted to get a head start at what I'm getting myself into. If it'll help me with the NCLEX then I guess it's a good thing!

**NICU Guy, BSN, RN** · Dec 6, 2013

My school uses the proctored test for each class towards the end of the semester. It gives the school concrete data on their teaching effectiveness when it comes to accreditation. Since ATI tests are independent from the school, it is a good gauge of how the students are comprehending what is taught in class.

Mandy0728 · Dec 7, 2013

My school uses the proctored test for each class towards the end of the semester. It gives the school concrete data on their teaching effectiveness when it comes to accreditation. Since ATI tests are independent from the school it is a good gauge of how the students are comprehending what is taught in class.[/quote']
Now, those proctored tests- do they determine whether you go on to the next semester?

Compassion_x · Dec 7, 2013

Now, those proctored tests- do they determine whether you go on to the next semester?

Not at my school. Grades determine that. There are levels in ATI exams: 0, 1, 2, and 3. Usually you have to remediate (take the test again), if you get 0 or 1, but it's optional for 2 or 3 (but you get more points if you do remediate).

Of course, that could be different at other schools.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Dec 7, 2013

In NJ the BoN passed an edict that schools of nursing may not use commercially prepared exit exams to determine whether a student passes a class or graduates.

My school issued one exam grade based upon your score. I think level 3 was the highest (advanced proficient/greatly exceeds standards), level 2 (exceeds standards, highly proficient), level 1(meets standards/proficient and >1 (near proficient). 75 was a passing grade. So level 3=100, level 2=85, level 1=75, level 1=70

Those that remediated AEB completing online modules and retaking practice exams ( there were 2 versions )as outlined in the post-test study remediation plan were offered the chance for bonus points to be added to the one grade. If they had a level 1 or >1 and were willing to come in on a specific outside of class day were offered to re-sit the proctored exam with the second version and have the higher score count.