TEAS EXAM: I failed...Anyone take it with some advice?

smiling247 · Mar 26, 2010

Thanks! I was just wondering what type of conversions were on the TEAS exam? Were there any questions about gallons, quarts, pints, teaspoons, or tablespoons? If so, what are the teaspoon and tablespoon conversions?

ExPharmaGirl, BSN, RN · Mar 26, 2010

There are 3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon, but I don't remember that being on there. You have to remember that once you take the test, you can't quite remember what is on it anymore! I think there was some kg to lbs, cm to ft, and I can't remember any other conversions.

heartlandjen, CNA · Mar 26, 2010

A lot of what is on the TEAS is what you will get in the classes you take for pre-reqs. If you did a lot of science in high school, which is what most nurses recommend, you will have had basic chemistry, basic physics, basic human anatomy, etc.

Conversions that I remember: C to Fahrenheit, inches to cm or mm, feet to meters.

Geology: sedimentary vs. igneous vs. metamorphic rock characteristics and tectonic plates

Some of the science was them giving you the information and you interpreting it. Some of that is graphs, some is interpreting data, picking the best type of experiment to test for a certain hypothesis, and others you get all the info and they want to know how you think. Use common sense as well as what you remember from class.

My best advice is to get the ATI book and the McGraw Hill book. Study several weeks beforehand, then take the online practice test, especially if you will be taking the computer based test for real. It is very close to the same. After you take the practice test, look at the results and study for another week or so before the real test and you should do pretty well.

Be disciplined about studying for the test, just like you will have to be for nursing school tests.

This is the formula that I used and did very well. Some of it you just have to know from previous classes, but never underestimate the power of common sense and keeping it simple!!

Good luck!

Jen

ExPharmaGirl, BSN, RN · Mar 26, 2010

Oh, and the tests are different each time.

If you had basic science in high school and that was almost 20 years ago, like for me, it is a little difficult to remember. My pre-reqs for NS were A&P, Micro and Stats (since this is a 2nd degree for me).

My approach...the ATI study guide for 2 weeks straight, along with some practice questions on a free test preview website (www.testpreview.com/teas_practice.htm) and the ATI practice test. I got an 86.5 (would have done better if there wasn't so much earth science and physics on there).

heartlandjen, CNA · Mar 26, 2010

Congrats on a great score!! Glad to see another second degree nursing student on here, too! I know there are a lot of us now. I graduated 20 yrs ago, as well, but I figured many students would be just out of high school or just a couple of years out. I had to study, study, study to get a good grade - it was hard to remember, but thankfully my dd is 16 and taking chemistry, so I picked her brain once or twice. I was pleased to get a 95.3% for the test overall - especially knowing my brain isn't as flexible as it used to be. (Not the only body part in need of a better stretch and more exercise!) ?

Hugs to all!

ExPharmaGirl, BSN, RN · Mar 26, 2010

Wow! Great score.

I have to say, when I just took my A&P and Micro, I FINALLY learned how to study. I did ok for my first bachelor's and even my Master's, but I kinda just got by. But now, look out! LOL!

lovecoffee · Mar 26, 2010

Hey,

I am sorry to here that. I bought the study guide for ATI and studied it for about a month. In the last couple of days I went back to the site and bought the practice exam (it downloads to your computer). I think it was $30. Totally worth it, I think without these two study aids I would not have done as well. I took the TEAS in Jan and passed with an 86.5. I also struggled on the science part, the physics and chemistry questions really threw me off. The ATI guide is really helpful though. The guide has information, summaries, practice questions....it is all you need. You might even be able to get one off Craigslist or through a used book store. Good Luck, you'll pass it! It's just a little bump in the road. :yeah:

MrsLMurillo · May 18, 2010

I'm taking my TEAS tomorrow. I only need a 56% on the math and have struggled with grasping math my whole life, it's like speaking German to me. I have found that if your like me and look at the math and your brain does summer salts then you need to get on a child's level to understand it. mathisfun.com is GREAT. Google elementary math help and go through the numbers of websites that come up and find one that you can understand and relate with. If your like me then reading the study guides for the TEAS and trying to understand the math is impossible because you find yourself asking the book questions that it can't answer then the mathisfun.com or other elementary websites might be a good place to start.

I'm having major anxiety about the TEAS math tomorrow being that the school called me and basically said Pass the test and your in so say a lil prayer for me people. I'll post more on the actual test and what kind of basic math info you definitely need when I know more. I just keep telling myself failure isn't an option. Wonder how hard it is to get a 56% or how easy???

StayingOnThePath · May 20, 2010

So, this teas exam is somethin' else, huh. Do your best folks and don't be depressed if there is no success on the first try. You can take it again, since it's not the end of the world, folks!

Try to recall some of your information from your previous high school and pre-req college courses. If you haven't attended those classes, then you may want to consider doing that........unless you were home-schooled and your parents were college grads.

cmw6v8 · May 20, 2010

I actually don't even know how I did on the TEAS...the program I applied to is in its 3rd year of using it and doesn't have a required score since they are still in the phases of assessing what their benchmark will be for future years. I did so bad on the science, and not great on the math, so I didn't even check to see what it was after I was done.

For me the English and Reading were a breeze...if you like to read and write, you probably won't even need to study these. You can figure out the correct answers by "reading aloud" in your head. If you say the sentence to yourself (not aloud obviously) it won't be hard. Math is basic skills, just practice and you'll be fine. I got a little freaked out over a few questions and spent way more time than I should have...so if you're stuck, select what you think would be the best option and then come back to it if you have time...you do not want to run out of time and not leave a question unanswered! Science for me was the hardest because I haven't studied physical science since high school which for me was 8 years ago. There was quite a bit of physical science on the test. So that pretty much did me in and I didn't even bother to look at my score because I didn't want it to stress me out. However my GPA and essays were apparently good enough, because I got into the program I applied to!

ms_sgr, BSN, NP · May 23, 2010

I scored low the first time and when I retook it I was tested on version 2. One of the schools that I applied to only accepted version 4, so of course I took it again. The first time I scored 68 and the second time 82. The book and ATI practice test helped me out. Of course I scored the lowest in English and got 100 on punctuation, but I had to purchase a grammar book for that. The questions are the same which is a good thing.

shinobi, BSN · Jun 11, 2010

What's the difference between the HESI, NET and TEAS? The programs I was looking into require at least one of the three...are these the same, or would it mean I will have to take all three?