Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) – The TEAS is designed to predict the academic readiness of applicants prior to admission into a program of study in nursing. The four subtests are math, science, English, and reading. Criteria for the interpretation of ATI assessment scores are the sole responsibility of the institution. ATI encourages the use of multiple sources of information when making decisions about individuals.
Self-Assessment – ATI’s Self- Assessment Inventory identifies unique learning style characteristics, quantifies critical thinking components, and serves as a communication tool to improve the understanding of each student’s professional and work values. Questions on the Self-Assessment Inventory use a five-point Likert scale to provide educators with data about the thinking process, learning style, professionalism, and work values of each student.
Critical Thinking Entrance/Exit Exams – These non-nursing exams are usually administered at entrance and exit from a nursing program to assess the student's ability to use the phases of the critical thinking process.
Quest for Academic Success – This tool provides students with an introduction to the concepts of the critical thinking process. Study and testing skills are enhanced by highlighting key points for note-taking, textbook annotation, and content application through case study.
The heart of ATI’s Assessment Driven and Review program is the Content Mastery Series. This program aids students in the review and remediation process for the state licensing exam in nursing. Each module combines thorough content mastery assessment with review questions based on case studies. Review modules are followed by a non-proctored student exam to assess the effectiveness of remediation. Assessment and review are designed in accordance with the NCLEX test plan and cover the following nursing specialty areas:
A proctored, standardized exam is administered at the end of each nursing content area. This diagnostic tool provides scores for mastery of nursing content areas, nursing process, critical thinking phases, and cognitive levels. The NCLEX test plan correlation for each item can be used as a resource for directed study.
ATI offers a choice of Internet-based testing or a fax-back service for scoring paper and pencil tests. Results are available immediately with Internet-based testing and within 24 hours (usually less) for paper and pencil tests when retrieved online. Individual and class performance results are provided to help students and instructors identify the specific areas for review and remediation.
Review modules for the major nursing specialty areas are available for streamlined remediation. Based on summary information of the content, the modules strengthen the student's review with content application in the form of case study.
For each content area, the Assessment-Driven Review program provides a non-proctored, Internet-based exam reflecting the NCLEX test plan. These exams identify any remaining areas of content weakness for directed study. The interactive style provides the student with immediate feedback on all response options. A performance report summarizes the student's knowledge of content areas and use of the critical thinking phases, nursing process, and cognitive levels.
The final phase of Assessment-Driven Review provides two-stage preparation for the NCLEX.
The proctored RN Comprehensive Predictor and the PN Comprehensive Predictor assessment tools are 96% predictive for outcomes of the NCLEX. Scores are included for content, nursing process, critical thinking, and knowledge level. The exam report includes NCLEX correlation and a study guide.
This preparatory guide features strategies for improving performance on the NCLEX.
