Overview
With a new NCLEX test plan from the NCSBN, nursing institutions are focused on timely assessment updates andtest security. To help ensure our items and assessments are secure from content theft and exam cheating, ATI hasalways placed a priority on managing such threats. But, since the pandemic forced a shift to remote education andtesting, these threats have grown. We have followed suit by intensifying our efforts to ensure we offer the highestlevel of quality, up-to-date, and secure assessments. As always, ATI continues to lead the the way in innovation andtechnology employed to help ensure you can rely on your exam results.
Content Protection
- We continuously refresh our exam questions, rotate their use, and maintain statistical reliability designed to ensure fair and accurate results.
- We create wholly unique items for each type of assessment, whether proctored, practice, or another ATI solution.
- Our constant internet monitoring allows us to detect and promptly demand removal of valid ATI exam content from unauthorized websites and other platforms.
Exam proctoring
- Our industry-leading flexible test-delivery options meet individual institutional needs. We update these with multiple layers of security to counter the ever-evolving risks of cheating and theft.
- Built-in technology controls allow us to track user progress throughout an assessment. These controls simultaneously flag potential cheating events in real time.
- With our advanced psychometric analysis, we identify anomalies and security threats, which a robust team of dedicated exam security professionals act on.
- We deliver extensive proctor guidelines, training, and controls to ensure a secure test-day experience.
Customer Engagement
- Our dedicated team of exam-security investigators manages and supports customer reported security irregularities. This newly expanded team follows up on each report to ensure prompt handling of concerns.
- We regularly update best practices and resources. Doing so assists customers in ensuring their proctoring practices are robust and current to ever-changing threats. These updates include offering detailed implementation materials and instructions to users across roles to ensure a smooth experience.
Industry leadership:
- Educators on our staff and external advisory board members provide insight into meeting the needs of the nursing education profession.
- We participate in a prominent coalition that advocates for legislation to combat individuals who profit from business that promotes cheating.
- Our robust team of exam security professionals combined have more than 50 years of relevant experience. These individuals regularly contribute to and lead industry conference sessions and committees.
ATI continues to invest in exam-security technology, processes, and people to ensure we remain ahead of the ever-changing threat landscape. We offer you the best partnership possible for your success.
FAQs
ATI Benchmark Levels
Level 2 – Indicates the student has met competency and is likely to meet NCLEX-related content standards. Level 1 – Indicates the student has not met competency and is unlikely to meet NCLEX-related content standards.
Is the ATI test hard? ›
Many test takers have found the Reading and English section to be moderately difficult. However, many TEAS takers vouch that the Science and Math section are more complex and challenging. The timed nature of the exam can be difficult for some.
Is the pharmacology ATI hard? ›
Dosage calculation and pharmacology are among the most challenging topics to master in nursing school. For a student, they require practice, time and remediation.
Does ATI record you? ›
During assessments, students will be monitored via webcam, microphone, and screen. The system will capture things like eye movement, clicks, sound captured by the microphone, and it will flag anything that may not be allowed. This is done by a machine, so a human is not actively watching you.
Is ATI harder than NCLEX? ›
Many nursing candidates preparing for the exam wonder, “Is ATI harder than NCLEX?” While this is a genuine concern for anyone wanting to pass the NCLEX on the first attempt, it cannot be easy to answer. Some students find ATI difficult, while others find it easy. It depends on the student's preparation level.
What level is a 66.7 on ATI? ›
For PN students, a score of 66.7% or greater is needed to be at proficiency level 2 and considered “successful”.
What is the pass rate for ATI? ›
2020 Q3 first time pass rates for NCLEX-RN test takers who studied using Virtual-ATI is 98%, which is 13% higher than the national average. Pass rates for those test takers who took the ATI Live Review is 95%, 10% higher than the national average.
Is ATI enough to pass NCLEX? ›
Students who complete the Virtual-ATI NCLEX Review have historically been shown to achieve a high NCLEX pass rate. It is important for students to know that their NCLEX prep tactics require consistency and routine.
How do I know if I passed my ATI test? ›
You should get your TEAS Score immediately upon finishing your exam*. If you took a paper-pencil version of the ATI TEAS Test, ATI Nursing Education will score the test within 24 business hours of receiving it from the testing site. Scores should be posted within 48 business hours.
How long should you study for ATI? ›
Because it's a comprehensive exam, you'll be tested on four different subject areas, so thorough preparation is crucial. We recommend allowing at least 6 weeks of preparation prior to taking the TEAS.
Tips To Help You Pass The ATI Exam:
Take practice tests: You should be able to access practice tests through ATI, typically through something called Learning Systems. This is the best way to prepare for the exams. It makes sense that if ATI created the exam, you should practice using ATI practice questions!
Why is nursing pharmacology so hard? ›
There are lots of medications and unique details to know about each. Both anatomy and pharmacology require memorizing a lot of information. Anatomy is highly visual, but pharmacology is not as visual.
What happens if you get caught cheating on ATI? ›
Any suspected Misconduct in connection with your Account may result in the invalidation and elimination of applicable ATI test scores on ATI systems, the requirement to retake an assessment or take other ATI assessment(s) in-person monitored by an in-person proctor, and/or the immediate suspension or termination of ...
How many times can you retake ATI? ›
TEAS Scores
NOTE: TEAS may be taken 3 times in a 12-month period; this includes tests taken at other institutions or with ATI Remote Proctoring. Number of attempts is calculated from the anniversary of your first attempt. You must wait 30 days to retake the TEAS.
Does ATI expire? ›
The ATI TEAS exam score is only valid for one year (twelve months).
What is a level 2 on ATI mental health? ›
Level 2: Exceeds minimum expectations for performance in this content area. Level 1: Meets absolute minimum expectations for performance in this content area. Below Level 1: Does not meet absolute minimum expectations for performance in this content area.
What's a good score on ATI? ›
test. Proficient level is defined as achieving a total score of 58.7% or more on ATI TEAS test.
Is a Level 2 passing for the FSA? ›
Level 1 is considered inadequate, level 2 is below satisfactory, level 3 is satisfactory, level 4 is proficient, and level 5 is mastery.
What is a good level 2 score? ›
The historical mean of the COMLEX Level 2-CE ranges from 500-550. Anything over 600 is seen as competitive for most residencies, with scores over 700 putting you in the 90th percentile.
