The TEAS is a TEASE

I am beginning to prepare to take the TEAS test. I've heard a lot of different stories from those who've gone before me. Some of those stories ended well while more than a handful did not which can be intimidating. I've been told the TEAS test is a "tease" not only for the nursing programs but also for the nursing board exams. TEAS literally stands for Test of Essential Academic Skills which is specifically designed for Nursing. The goal of administering the TEAS to a potential nursing student is to see if the student has the ability to think like a nurse and would be successful in a nursing program. The TEAS is an important part of the admission process for the nursing program at IVY TECH and most other schools.

The TEAS test is multiple-choice and includes the following subjects: science, mathematics, reading, English, and language usage. Given that there are 5 different subjects you will be tested on it is highly recommended that you properly prepare and study for the exam. There are a number of resources you can use to find good study guides and practice exams. The TEAS V Study Guide 2015: Test Prep and Practice Questions for the Teas Version 5 is one study guide that has been highly recommended to me as well as Study Manual for the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), Version V / Edition 1. These two study guides along with other resources from ATI is how I plan to prepare to tackle the TEAS. I also recommend talking to your advisor and anyone you may know that has already taken the TEAS. 

So here I go. It's time to buckle up buttercup. Wish me luck! :)

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