Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

All students who have decided to enter the Nursing Program must complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), at a required level to be admitted into the program. The 170-question test is designed to test basic academic skills in the areas of Reading, Math, Science, English, and Language. A strong knowledge in these areas correlates to a higher probability of success in the Nursing Program.

A composite TEAS score equal to or greater than 68% and a Science benchmark of 58% is required for admission to the Nursing Program.

Recommended Study Resources:

All resources may be purchased through the ATI website at http://www.atitesting.com/teas

• Smart Prep tutorial
• Study Manual
• Comprehensive Study package
• Basic student package
• Practice Assessment package

Official TEAS exam scores are sent directly to NWOSU Division of Nursing from the ATI website. If more than one exam was taken, an unofficial printout of previous or subsequent exams must be included with the application.

Scheduling

• All tests will be a remote version of the ATI TEAS exam with virtual proctor. Please go to http://www.atitesting.com/teas and click on TEAS to register. When registering, select the option for "TEAS Online Proctored by ATI" and select "ATI Remote Proctor-Nursing" as the Program Type.
• ATI does not offer refunds or permit rescheduling of the TEAS exam if an applicant is not able to test as scheduled. All TEAS registrations are final, no exceptions.
• If you cannot make the purchased session and have a documented emergency, please email comments@atitesting.com, and they can let you know where to send documentation. If you miss the original purchase date, it will not count against you as an attempt, however, you will have to pay for an additional session.
• Applicants will register for the exam online through ATI after creating an ATI user account. Once an ATI account is established, applicants can register for the TEAS test date of their choice. No rescheduling is permitted once registration is completed.
• The fee for the ATI TEAS exam with Proctorio for the NWOSU Division of Nursing is $120.00 per testing and is paid directly through registration with ATI.

The NWOSU Division of Nursing will accept the highest TEAS score with the requirement that each test is taken after a MINIMUM of 30 days following the previous test attempt. A TEAS taken before the 30-day period will not be accepted. In this case, the score from your previous TEAS test will be the one considered as part of the application process.  TEAS scores will be accepted from July 1 through February 1 for the upcoming admission cycle.

If your score on the first TEAS test is less than 68% and/or a Science benchmark of <58%, you must complete remediation as outlined in the “Remediation” section below. There must be a MINIMUM of 30 days between each TEAS test attempt. One retake is allowed.  The first attempt or the 2nd attempt will only be accepted.  A combination of the two attempts will not be considered. 

Procedures for Remediation

• Remediation is required for those scoring less than 68% on the TEAS composite score and less than 58% on the Science section.
• Evidence of completion of a remediation program must be provided using the TEAS Remediation form (if applicable).

You may use one of the following methods for remediation:

• Attend a TEAS prep course.  To purchase a complete package or single products option go to http://www.atitesting.com/teas. These include options of Smart Prep tutorial, Study Manual, Comprehensive study package, Basic student package, Practice Assessment package.
• Documentation of one of these packages MUST be submitted using the TEAS Remediation form (if applicable).
• This remediation must occur after the unsuccessful attempt and within the 30-day period of retaking the test

In addition to proof of completion of a remediation program, please use the TEAS Remediation form to provide answers to the following questions:

• Why do you think you were unsuccessful in your first attempt at the TEAS?
• What steps have you taken to improve your TEAS test score?
• How did you study/prepare for the TEAS?
• What resources did you use to prepare for the TEAS?

This remediation must occur after the unsuccessful attempt and within the 30-day period of retaking the test.