Bad info; bad result

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Hi, I was informed by my school a week after I purchased a NLN-PAX review guide that they were going to switch to the TEAS V. They told me there was no need to purchase a new review guide, that the one I had would be sufficient. I took the test in August and my results were passing but not competitve and I felt the NLN-Pax was not sufficient TEAS V preparation. I called the "company" distributing the test for my school and the person told me I was poorly informed and that the review guide I used was not adequate. I told them I realize this but now it is too late. I finally called my nursing advisor and she didn't seem to grasp the issue I am having so I called the director of Nursing over my school. She told me to call the call the chairman and admitted that she was aware that students had been told that the NLN-PAX review guide would be fine to use. I don't want to make a scene, I am only concerned of how this is going to affect my chances of being accepted. I would have gladly purchased a TEAS V review guide if they had told me to. I feel like my opportunity to comepete has been jeopardized. Other students have spoken of their scores and they purchased the TEAS study guide and their scores are higher b/c of this.....What should I do???? Please any advice would be appreciated.:confused:

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Your school was correct about the LN-PAX review guide, it is a review of theory as is any review book. I'm not sure if I completely understand, did you study for a week before the teas test? The Teas v.5 manual helps in understanding and interpreting how the questions are asked; understanding the material is totally different...

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Specializes in School Nursing.

I think the people who created the test would always recommend their own companion guides to that of other testers simply because it makes them more money. The subjects being tested are pretty across the board, I would think.. so the study guide that best suites a student is probably subjective to the individual students.

Can you retake the test for a better grade?

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Your school was correct about the LN-PAX review guide, it is a review of theory as is any review book. I'm not sure if I completely understand, did you study for a week before the teas test? The Teas v.5 manual helps in understanding and interpreting how the questions are asked; understanding the material is totally different...

No, I bought the guide a week before the notification of the test change...I had plenty of time to study and I did...but the TEAS V was nothing like the review guide I was studying. I spoke with other students who used the TEAS V study guide and they said the test was exactly like the TEAS review guide. Also I know that the company issuing the test would prefer that we use their guides however this company also issues review guides for the NLN-PAX so either way they made money. I have no desire to retake this test or have special priveledges b/c of this but I still feel like I could have done better if I had the proper study guide. There were alot of questions on the TEAS V that were not even remotely covered by the NLN-PAX review guide. Also I asked the agent at the company who issues the test what the difference between form A and form B, b/c I had B and he said that usuallly form B is for someone who has taken the test already so it's changed up quite a bit, I've never taken this test before. I am just really disappointed in myself and having a hard time, but that's ok b/c if I am not accepted I will just pick myself up and dust myself off. I'm not going to give up on my dream of becoming a nurse. :) Just really needed some advice and I really do appreciate the feedback.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

I don't think you'd be getting special treatment if you retake the test. A lot of people retake them in hopes of a better grade.. if it is allowed, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Even if they mix the test up a bit.. now that you've taken it you know the gist of how the test is written and you can study appropriately with a guide you feel is better suited.

If it'll help you be more competitive, and the school doesn't frown on it, retake the test!! :)

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They only allow a retake every six months, I would retake if they would let me. I am slowly learning to accpet the fact that if I don't get in it is not the end of the world...lol. I can always retake it for another school and apply there. I just feel so bummed. My gpa is awesome and I have worked so hard and for it to come down to one test grade is very frustrating. I am really hoping that my gpa pulls a little more weight than the TEAS. Guess I will know in a few weeks.

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I don't know what school you are applying too, or how they weight the components of your application but hopefully your rockin' GPA will offset your test score. I know at the schools around here, once you reach passing (about 75%) that is all you need. Granted the test scores are tie breakers for some of the schools I've looked at but not the determining factor. I know all schools are different though but I hope your GPA stands out and if it's not enough because of your text score, you will probably get in somewhere else or rock the test the next time for this school.

I'm sorry that happened to you but you can overcome this obstacle. Glad you brought it to their attention though.

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Thank you so much!!! You both give me hope :)! I just needed to let go of some major anxiety. I don't believe I have ever been this stressed in my entire life, and I have 2 kids if that tells you anything...lol.

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