How Long does a TEAS V score last?

[Lauracl22 CNA]

Hi Allnurses!

I've been lurking for about 2 years now and am ready to post! If all goes well (ie I get into my last 2 classes) I will be finished with my prerequisites in December of this year. One of the nursing programs I am planning on applying to is Los Angeles County and they require that you take the TEAS V. They also give you bonus admision "points" for a high score. Does anybody know how soon I should plan on taking the test? Are the scores only good for a certain period of time? The last 2 classes I have to take are Anatomy (this summer) and Phisiology (this fall). Should I wait until I've taken both of these classes to take the TEAS V? I've taken Chem, Bio, and Micro.

Thanks in advance for your responses!

[LeO13]

What my institution told me was that it will not expire until a newer version is brought out.

[Morribee]

I'm not sure how long TEAS scores last; I suspect each institution makes up their own rules on that. However, I do think it's a good idea to take A&P before you take the test. I did my TEAS in March and there were a decent number of questions in the science section on A&P topics. I had to guess at a couple because I'm just finishing A&P II now, and hadn't studied the respiratory and digestive systems when I took the test. It's not really that bad of a test. I think most of us just stress over it because the stakes are so high. Good luck!

[Lauracl22 CNA]

Thank you both for your responses. I will look for test dates near the end of December / beginning of January. I will be finishing Physio in December and then will take the TEAS V asap before all the knowledge seeps out of my head and I go into waiting list mode