Taking the TEAS again - I'm ready to give up

[Glitter Bug]

I'm beyond stressed and frustrated trying to get into the nursing program at my local community college. I've taken the TEAS test 3 times already, and now that the school is implementing version 5 of the test, I've gotta get ready for that one.

I am not the best at standardized tests, which has been proven to me each time I took the teas previously. The first time, I got a 68, second I scored 75 and third time I scored a 77. I make decent grades, and I currently have a 3.1 but I have to admit, I feel absolutely defeated each time this test comes in my path.

After speaking with the nursing advisor, she basically told me that I need to score in the 90s in order to get into the program, and I just don't see how that is possible. I've even researched other schools in the area, and those just won't be an option for me either due to the high costs of BSN programs, and my lack of financial aid.

I tried studying different ways each time. I'll admit the first time I took the test, I was sicker than a dog, and wasn't able to reschedule, so I'm sure that didn't help. The second time, I just used the TEAS guidebook, and the third, I used the TEAS book, another pre-nursing exam book, as well as my friend's GED book that helped dumb things down for me in a way the others didn't.

If anyone has taken the version 5 of the teas test, I'd appreciate it so much if you could give me any tips - or maybe even give me an idea of how different this version is, compared to previous versions?

I've wanted to be a nurse for a long time, but I feel like this test is really standing in my way, and I'm wondering if I should just give up my dreams of a nursing career and go into something else. Ugh. I don't want to give up, but at the same time, I cannot be stuck at this standstill forever.

I don't want to sound pathetic and desperate here, but if anyone could help in any way, I'd be so grateful.

[2bnurseTV]

I dont know what advice to give you but nursing school is all about tests. Then you have the Nclex of course. If you feel you have done your best and your best isnt good enough, you may have to go to plan B. Probably not what you wanted to hear.

At my school, you can take the TEAS 2 times and if you dont pass you have to wait a year.

Study, take the online practice tests, and make a decision...if I fail this time I will...

[nursein2012]

I'm not really sure what the difference is between Version 5 and Version 4 (which is what I just took this morning). I read through the mcgraw-hill study guide and took several practice tests. I did better on the real test than the practice ones. I would agree with the last post...try it once more, and make a firm decision on how to proceed or whether or not to proceed at all.

[Lilostara]

Sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time passing the TEAS exam. I would also agree with the above posts, you should make a plan B for yourself if you decide to take the exam again. Atleaste your school allows you to take the TEAS over and over again...the nursing program at my school only gives you two tries to get a certain percentage (and that is it period). Best of luck to you:).

[luv2b1]

I'm sorry you have to take it again. I failed my first one going to take 2nd one on tue. I was actually hoping if you can help me. Was your Teas Test 4.0?? And when did you take the second time was the questions same??? :confused:I'm very very nervous. Please if you can help me I'd very appreciate it. Thanks....