Entry Level-BSN

LOCATION:   PLN-130 (North Pollak Library) Friday, October 2^nd, October 16^th, November 13^th,  January 15, 2010 

TEST FEE:     $35.00 – prepaid and non refundable - WE CANNOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHEKS OR CASH – ONLY MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

All applicants to the Cal State Fullerton EL-BSN program are required to take the TEAS exam, produced by Assessment Technologies, Inc. (ATI). No other assessment will be accepted in lieu of the TEAS exam. You must score a minimum of 78.0% for your composite score on this exam. This test can be taken twice and we will use your highest composite score (as defined in more detail below) in determining your points earned. The exam is offered at Cal State Fullerton during the fall semester for a fee but can be taken at any location it is offered. It is recommended that you wait to take this exam until you have completed at least some of the science pre-nursing core requirements. If you take the exam here at our University, we will automatically receive your scores. If you take the exam elsewhere, you must have your TEAS score sent to us electronically via ATI Testing. 

This exam includes the following four subtests:

1. The MATH subtest covers whole numbers, metric conversions, fractions and decimals, algebraic equations, percentages, and ratio/proportion.
2. The READING subtest covers paragraph comprehension, passage comprehension, and inferences/conclusions.
3. The ENGLISH subtest measures knowledge of punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, contextual words, and spelling.
4. The SCIENCE portion of the exam covers science reasoning, science knowledge, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, basic physical principles, and general science.

Your overall composite score is a predictor of your likelihood of success to complete the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. You must score a minimum of 78% for your overall, TEAS composite score based on the four subtests, as noted above.

For exams taken outside of CSUF, please submit your scores along with your application packet. TEAS exam scores are valid for one year from the date taken.

ATI has study manuals and online testing resources to help prepare you for the TEAS. You can purchase preparatory materials for the TEAS directly from ATI at: http://www.atitesting.com/onlinestore/productpage.aspx?code=166&isproduct=1. 

NOTE: It is advisable to sign up early to guarantee that you can take the test on the date you want to. There is two time limit of taking the TEAS and you must achieve a minimum score at least 78% to be eligible to submit an application to the Department of Nursing.