Science classes required for the TEAS Exam?

I'm glad I had taken almost all of my science before I took the TEAS. I was able to score in the 90s, which made me more competitive. But if you have a solid study plan, then go for it!

I'd personally say wait to take it after you have finished your sciences. The science section is heavy A&P from what I hear and there is so much to the human body. There was someone on YouTube (BlossomWithJessica) who got a 95 on the TEAS without taking A&P.

If you get two tries I would not risk going into the first one without a solid foundation. In case you do not do well the first time around then the second one is your last attempt and the pressure is really on. My school only accepts the first attempt on the exam so I am going to be doing everything I can to practice away. I built my solid foundation and thus far it has paid off with my GPA.

My friends used the study guide from ATI, mometrix, and the two practice tests online from ATI in varying combinations. They said the study guide was just that and not to rely just on what you learn from that (for the science section).

If you are able to, slow things down some and focus on understanding the information. Give yourself the best chance. You can study Reading, English, and Math now and do the science while you take A&P. Whatever you decide best wishes!

most programs require you to have those classes before you start, such as A&P 1 and A&P2, you usually can't take together, or you will have to take anatomy and physiology together. Then you usually need microbiology, which u can't take if u haven't taken chemistry. in my area they only take your first score if you do an associates and most universities allow you two tries, it all depends on where you live. Some other schools have unlimited tries. Check the =criteria of the schools you are applying to just to be safe. PS when many people apply they apply to several just to be safe. i said all that to say i don't think it would be a good idea, but it depends on the amount of tries the school require u to take it. good luck.

I took the TEAS V several years ago, so the new version may be different.

I learned everything on that test with the exception of the A&P section in high school. And I went to high school in a state that isn't known for its academic rigor. So at the minimum, I suggest taking A&P before take the TEAS, but the more classes you've taken, the better.

You can take the TEAS without taking A&P first, but it's going to be harder. You will essentially need to teach yourself a lot of what you'll learn in A&P. The questions I got on my exam weren't as detailed as one might go into for A&P, but I was asked about certain hormones or specific glands and their function. You'll have to know things like what type of cell is responsible for breaking down bone or what prolactin does or what type of enzyme breaks down a carb.

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And the study guide is a good starting point but it will not be sufficient for learning all you need to know for the science section. The study guides give a good overview of the systems and general concept, but you WILL need to know specifics and you'll need a good understanding of how the body works. At the very least, knowing the rationale and concepts behind how each system works and connects with each other (as you learn in A&P) helps you be able to reason and rationalize through questions that you don't know automatically know the answer to.

You'll want to use additional resources like Khan Academy.

When I was applying to nursing programs I had to take the TEAS for one program and the HESI for another. It was required that all science courses be completed before applying and taking the tests which included A&P 1 and 2, chemistry, and microbiology. I think having the courses completed really helped. I did not review a study guide before the TEAS but I did purchase the HESI study guide.

If your program allows you to take the TEAS before having these programs complete, when do you take them? During the nursing program?