Some words of encouragement

dreamnursing2 · Mar 1, 2017

hello. I know exactly how you feel. I recently scored 61 and need 62 to start the program. I was depressed for weeks and upset that i had failed myself and my family. I also work full time and have 3 children. I had 4 weeks to study for the teas and i failed it. like you said " how can i not achieve the minimum score" It gets better each day but i never forget it. now I'm on remediation to study for a year and re take the test next year. I would love some great advice on studying tips from those who took it and scored high in this group.

I hope you are feeling better. Just know that you are not the only one. there are many many other students who have failed but don't have the courage to write about their failure like us. I chatted with another student here few days ago who also didn't make the minimum score. we need to accept it and move on and hit the books harder this time. do you have a plan as to changing studying method and or using other resources? when can you re take the exam?

PGHNurse412, ASN · Mar 3, 2017

Thank you for the reply! I bought the teas study guide as well as both the practice tests, and then I bought the mometrix study secrets for teas 6. I would often log on to allnurses to read what others were writing about their test experience; some even wrote a mini guide on what to focus on. I printed out at least 2 that I felt were credible and then studied from there. I didn't want to waste time cramming useless information if all I needed to know was the basic stuff. I looked at how many questions each section had, and based my focus on what I thought would be on the test. I was completely wrong, my test was nothing like I prepared for. I had one question on the science portion about genetic transfer on a petri dish. I think my biggest setback was trying to be a perfectionist. I had to make sure each answer was 100% right, and that I was 100% sure about my answer and with that I ended up wasting so much time. This time around I am going to buy as many practice tests as I can. I read an article on "how to pass any standardized test", what they said was that you can only know so much information that it is likely impossible to prepare for a broad test like the teas. The advice they gave was to practice the format of the test as much as possible, and become familiar with the style of questions. I guess this is what I should be doing instead of textbook terms. I focused to much on term/definition instead of what possible questions I could be asked about these terms. What I would change, I made this test seem like a life or death situation by taking it so seriously. Months prior to the test, I already started thinking how devastated I would be if I had failed, these feelings started to develop everyday and eventually became apart of my unconscious mind. I basically preprogrammed myself to do poorly. I am going to study for about 2-3 months and take the test again beginning of May.

dreamnursing2 · Mar 3, 2017

I too kept having thoughts of failing. Im trying to move on and hit the books harder this time. anyway that question about genetics and petri dish is really surprising. the ATI book doesn't even cover anything about that. its scary to know no matter how many books or guides you study there is a chance at failing I wish both of us luck and im sure we will ace it next time.

PGHNurse412, ASN · Mar 4, 2017

We sure will!! If you think about how much a negative thought can take over, imagine what positive thoughts will do! We just have to stay focused and know that as long as we are putting in all of our efforts to pass, we will pass with flying colors!!

dreamnursing2 · Mar 4, 2017

yes i agree :) good luck to you. please keep me updated with your study progress.

Atlfuturenurse · Mar 6, 2017

I was in a rain cloud myself. I failed by 2pts and was so disappointed. I focused to much on one section and not enough on the other sections. Math was my worst score. I did not anticipate studying any word problems which ultimately cost me points. Now that I have an idea what to basically study for I can better prepare myself. All the questions are going to be different and that's going to be the kicker. I just hope it's structured the same such as, proportional/ratio and percent change word problems. I can brush up on the grammar section as well, I missed some points there too. The next time around we're all going to do much better to pass now that we have an idea what to focus on. WE GOT THIS!!!

dreamnursing2 · Mar 7, 2017

Amen !

PGHNurse412, ASN · Mar 8, 2017

I found a website to help with almost all sections of the teas! Here is the link, Log in | Khan Academy

[COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]What I did was type each heading of what I missed into the search engine; it pulls up almost everything covered. On the ATI website it shows you what you need to focus on, so I based my search on that. This website is very helpful. I remember I got a lot of ratio/word problem on the teas; this website tells you step by step on how to work through the problem. During the teas, I felt that time was my worst enemy. I had to rush through and didn't have time to work out/solve half of the word problems as I intended. My goal for next time is to solve all the questions I know, go through and find word problems that can easily be solved, then with 5 min remaining go and just select the best choice with process of elimination. I figured, if I am going to get a 0 for not answering might as well at least try to get some points. [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000]I did the same exact thing for studying; I focused all my time on science (by advice I was given) and by the time I reached the other sections I was dumbfounded. Nothing to it but to do it, we are going to pass with flying colors!! We got this! [/COLOR][COLOR=#000000] [/COLOR]

dreamnursing2 · Mar 9, 2017

thank you for this info. Im not able to open it. it takes me to a log in page. do i just type in the search bar?

PGHNurse412, ASN · Mar 10, 2017

You can create an account, or you can use the drop down tab under subjects and explore. I know they have a lot of helpful videos on A&P.