Took the TEAS V yesterday...

JasmineLee · Jul 19, 2012

I took mine yesterday too, did not do so well on the reading either. Finding the main idea, purpose and logical conclusion questions are too tricky I need help too.

willowita, ADN, RN · Jul 19, 2012

Sounds like you're having a couple of issues. One is keeping up with the time of the test. Now that you know what the test is like and that you're going slow, work faster and keep an eye on that clock. Time yourself during practice tests and take notice when you slow down. Figure out a way to move through those bumps quicker.

The other is your reading comprehension. How much studying did you do before for that section? What study material did you use? If you have the ATI book, I suggest you really study that reading section and grasp the logic of their explanations. Try to understand why they consider such and such answer the correct answer. Some of the questions seem subjective and like more than one answer could be right. So you have to be able to grasp their logic and their point of view (they, being the test makers). Unfortunately, I can't give you any examples but since you've taken the test, I hope you know what I mean. Also, don't over think it. There were a couple of times when the obvious answer was the right one but I was over thinking it and looking for other interpretations in the reading passages. Go with what's simple, logical, and obvious.

ChooSoul · Jul 21, 2012

i used the ati review book and mcgraw hill book to study for around 3 weeks. and i gave the science part more attention because of the fuss over it. as for the reading its hard because the choices all seemed correct and i'd get confused. i actually scored better in the reading part of practice test than in the reading part of the actual TEAS. i read the passages and pace myself but... i just dont seem to get it.

libran1984, ASN, RN · Jul 21, 2012

I just took the TEAS version V for my LPN - RN bridge this fine Saturday morning. I received a 79.3%. I'm ecstatic bc of all my friends admitted to their respective programs had scores in the mid 60's to low 70's. I feel confident now that nothing can hold me back.

student20122 · Jul 22, 2012

Which book did u use?? How did u get that score??

Please help I have been waiting to get admitted to nursing school this is my 2nd semester please help!!

libran1984, ASN, RN · Jul 22, 2012

Which book did u use?? How did u get that score??
Please help I have been waiting to get admitted to nursing school this is my 2nd semester please help!!

I used the ATI study manual and the two practice tests. $135 dollars. Insane price and I didn't learn too terribly much that I didn't already know. However, the manual prepared me for at least 2-3 questions on the actual test that I know I got rt bc of it. It also put me in the test taking mentality

johnson9394 · Jul 22, 2012

How was the science portion on the test; i hear it is difficult, what should i focus studying on

pabloM1971 · Jul 22, 2012

I feel like ATI is making so much profits by tricking people with the TEAS exam. I have been trying to get into the program. I fail the first try and yesterday I took it again. I will see the results this week since I took it on paper. Hopefully I will pass it this time. Sometimes, I do not really understand why if there is a shortage of nurses, schools make the dream of becoming a nurse even more difficult. I do have a GPA of 3.76 and I have been on the Dean's list for about three years in a row. Even so, I have not gotten into the program yet.

Good luck to all those who are trying to pass this test!

stephalina6, BSN, RN · Jul 22, 2012

Are you allowed a calculator?

sealford · Jul 23, 2012

From what I have read, you are not allowed a calculator.

NICUmiiki, DNP, NP · Jul 23, 2012

Are you allowed a calculator?

No. All of the questions can be done by hand. No graphing or calculus or anything like that.