ABOUT ATI TEAS TEST
All Nursing program applicants are required to take the ATI TEAS exam prior to applying. We do not accept the HESI A2 Exam. As of October 2021, a new version of the ATI TEAS exam will be released (TEAS version 7). We will continue to take version 6 up until April 30th, 2022. If you take both versions within that 6 month time period, we would take the higher score (can only be done once). After April 30th, 2022 you will be required to take the new version 7. If you pass, you must wait at least 365 days to re-test to improve your score. If you do not pass the exam on your first attempt, you may:
1) Remediate with school who tested you and then re-test within 1 year.
2) Wait at least 1 year to re-test.
The ATI TEAS exam version 6 is comprised of 170 questions set up in a multiple-choice format with four-option answers. The test is broken up in 4 sections:
| Reading | Mathematics | Science | English & Language Usage | |
| # of questions | 53 | 36 | 53 | 28 |
| Time Limit (Minutes) | 64 min | 54 min | 63 min | 28 min |
| Specific Content Covered |
Key ideas and details Craft and structure Integration of knowledge & ideas Pre-Test questions |
Numbers and algebra Measurement and data Pre-Test questions |
Human anatomy & physiology Life and physical sciences Scientific reasoning Pre-Test questions |
Conventions of standard English Knowledge of language Vocabulary acquisition Pre-Test questions |
Note: We recommend you wait to take the ATI TEAS exam after you've completed all the RN prerequisites which include: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Microbiology, & English 1A- Principles of Composition I. You should also take the Math requirement for an AA/AS degree prior to taking the exam.
REGISTRATION TO TAKE TEAS AT SADDLEBACK
Saddleback offers the exam for free, however you must be applying to our Nursing program to register through us. You do not need to register through Saddleback in order to apply to our program, you may register to take the TEAS exam anywhere. If you plan on registering with us, you will have to wait until the application is posted online and a spot has been reserved. Otherwise, you can register to take the TEAS exam elsewhere, to do so please click here.
If you are interested in purchasing a study guide, you may purchase one through ATI here.
BEFORE YOUR EXAM:
- Make sure you have an account with ATI testing, if not click here to create one.
- View this video to see what you can expect while using Proctorio.
OUR NEXT TEAS EXAM WILL BE OFFERED:
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Application: CLOSED- Currently not accepting any applications.
You must score with a 62% or above on the TEAS exam to apply to the RN program. If a student does not receive a passing score at Saddleback, a student must remediate to re-take the ATI TEAS exam within 365 days.
SAMPLE OF SCORE (you will attach this to your application, when you apply):
