Complete Confidence in Every Admission Decision
What is ATI TEAS?
TEAS is the Test of Essential Academic Skills, a standardized evaluation of core academic competencies specifically designed for nursing program admissions. TEAS is fully aligned with early coursework and provides objective, comparable data to help nursing programs identify students prepared for academic success.
A reliable tool for equitable, data-driven admissions decisions
TEAS scores aren't just an additional step in the admissions process. They are on eof the best indications of overall academic readiness and foundational skills. In fact, research reveals a strong link between TEAS performance and initial success.
A study examining data from over 100,000 nursing students found that ATI TEAS is a predictive indicator of early nursing school success.
referenceTEAS provides practical insights into applicants by assessing the immediate fundamentals of nursing education. As a result, every cohort is prepared to succeed, and the program is built on stronger academic foundations.
Why All Four Sections Matter
Each section below reflects a core academic area assessed as part of the TEAS.
Essential for communication and writing.
Critical for clinical instructions.
Essential for problem solving.
Critical for dosing.
Essential for concepts now absent from ACT exams.
Critical for clinical success.
Essential for communication and documentation.
Critical for all coursework.
TEAS includes:
170 multiple-choice questions with 20 unscored pre-test questions
209-minute timed assessment
Normed data at the national and program level
Start Evolving Your Admissions Process
This could be the next evolution of your admissions decisions. This could be the beginning of objective and comparable data pointing you directly towards students who are ready to succeed. Connect with ATI to see how TEAS can help you achieve your admissions goals by shoring up retention or maximizing student opportunities.