Is the ATI comprehensive test similar to the practice tests? Any advice how to study?

Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN · Feb 26, 2009

In my experience with the comprehensive, it was very similar. In fact, some of the same questions i did in practice appeared on the comprehensive. I know that the questions are chosen at random, but on my test, and the others in my class, there were tons of management, priority, delegation and psych questions. Of course, there were meds, disease process, etc. It is fortunate that you have taken ATI throughout school. We did HESI up until the last semester, when they decided to spring ATI on us..we were very upset because we had gotten used to HESI. I studied by doing the review questions online and the disc we received, but there is no way to really prepare. Just do as many practice questions as you can, pray really hard, and do your best. I am sure you will do fine!!

mattny · Mar 4, 2010

I too am studying for the ATI RN Predictor, so I'm doing what I did for Med-Surge, Pharm, Maternity, and Peds. I would take both practice exams and study my weak areas. I passed all of my ATI's with a level 2. I hope this helps and best of LUCK!

RNkm84 · Mar 4, 2010

We had to take the predictor a few weeks ago, and it was much easier than I had anticipated. It is similar to the practice tests. If you have been taking ATI exams throughout nursing school, you'll do great. They prepare you well for the predictor. Good luck!

candy27 · Apr 20, 2010

can someone help me with ati i have to take it in may please

sxmblissgodess · Apr 20, 2010

I took the ATI comprehensive in March, was really worried because depending on which level we score, we then have to do Saunder's Nclex questions as a make-up (its the dean's challenge for seniors, must complete or will not graduate). However, I did not organize my time correctly, therefore did not prepare very well. When I did take the test, i was surprised because it was very easy! Totally not as hard as our exam questions, or even saunder's questions. I would say to freshen up on topics, but i would not take too much time out of your regular studying. P.S. I am not an A student, and I did score a Level 3. Good luck to you, congrats on graduating!

Rednights · Apr 20, 2010

Take every practice once. Hopefully you have good short term memory, some of those questions pop up again. The comprehensive is overall "easier" than the specific tests. The national average is like 70% as opposed to the normal 60% on whatever topic ATI test.

Kneuro55 · Apr 21, 2010

I took it last December before I graduated and passed with 98% possibility of passing Nclex. I have to say that the comprehensive is very basic compared with Med-Surge ATI. The questions in the test don't ask for any in depth answers. For example, how to use bulb syringe, CBI, the med of osteoarthritis. There're 180 questions altogether, but only 150 questions count. Good luck!

candy27 · Apr 21, 2010

kneuro CAN YOU SEND YOUR TOPIC REVIEW AT [email protected] PLEASE

WHAT FORM DID YOU GET

Tjacobs · Jul 9, 2010

Can u send me a review sheet for the ATI to take it july 26

Tjacobs · Jul 9, 2010

I took it last December before I graduated and passed with 98% possibility of passing Nclex. I have to say that the comprehensive is very basic compared with Med-Surge ATI. The questions in the test don't ask for any in depth answers. For example, how to use bulb syringe, CBI, the med of osteoarthritis. There're 180 questions altogether, but only 150 questions count. Good luck!

Can u send me a review of what u studied for ati to [email protected]