Took TEAS today!

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I am SO GLAD it is over with! Now I can focus on all the other things I need to complete my application for the school. Based on my experience, I would suggest getting the ATI study guide. If you feel like you need more support for the science portion (which I needed big time), then I would also suggest getting the Kaplan book which has more explanations of the sciency stuff.

I personally thought the test was very reflective of the ATI study book, there were no suprises.

Just thought I'd share to help those who are still studying to take it.

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Good for you! you got that out of the way. It's time for nursing school. I have to take the test aswell, but since I'm a sub teacher in science. I'll just take the test, or do you recommend a lot of studying.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I will be taking it next month...what did you feel was the most challenging?

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As far as what is most challenging - I think it depends on everyone's particular circumstances.

The English/vocab sections were easy. But if someone were not well-versed in English then perhaps it wouldn't be easy, kwim?

The math was easy. Fractions, percents, basic algebra, metric conversions, etc. However, I had to brush up on all of this stuff because I hadn't divided a fraction since 1994 when I took College Alebra ;) But, it was easy to brush up on, and the ATI book covered everything they tested.

The science was challenging for me. Not because the questions were hard - they aren't hard - so if you know science, you'll breeze through it. However, when the knowledge isn't there - even the easy questions are hard, lol! I only got a 70% on the science part, because I totally bombed the chemistry section. Again, I think the ATI book does a fine job covering it, but if you need more explanation of things then I'd get the Kaplan book too.

I got an 84.1 overall, which I am happy with! I could have done better if I had more time. I only had 8 days to study, and was only able to study for 5 of those days. So it's something that is definately doable. I did study quite intensively for those 5 days though.

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84.1 is good! Thanks I'll keep that in mind. Are you applying to a BSN?

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Yes, I am applying to a BSN. I really hope I get in, but only time will tell!

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