TEAS Remediation/Retest Approval Request 10-14-16

American River College Nursing Department

ATI TEAS Guidelines Effective Spring 2017

A new version of the “Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS)” commenced September 1,

2016. Students who completed the previous version (TEAS V) may submit those test scores until

the application period for the fall 2018 nursing class. A minimum passing composite score of 62%

is required for entry into the ARC Nursing program. Beginning with the spring 2017 application,

if a student has multiple test scores within one year, only the first/earliest score will be accepted

unless evidence of remediation is provided.

Students who score less than 62% will be required to remediate prior to retesting. Students who

wish to improve their score (original score greater than 62%) may also remediate and retest.

Students who remediate to improve their score for either reason must complete and submit a

“Remediation/Retest Approval Request” form with their application. Further information can be

found on the ARC nursing website regarding TEAS preparation, registration, remediation, and

testing. Students who need to remediate due to a score of less than 62% or are retesting to

improve their score are required to retest at ARC.

Please note the following process:

Determine remediation plan by assessing TEAS test results and reviewing the “ATI TEAS

Preparation/Remediation” document.

1. Complete the “Remediation/Retest Approval Request” form. Students who desire or need

direction for a remediation plan may contact the Nursing Department Office at

ARCNursingApplication@losrios.edu;

2. Submit a “Remediation/Retest Approval Request” form to the Nursing Department Office HEED 731;

3. Allow two (2) weeks for review and approval by ARC Nursing Department Admissions Committee;

4. Retake the TEAS test. Students must retake the test at ARC. Tests completed at other locations will not be accepted;

5. Submit “Remediation/Retest Approval Request” and new test scores with application.

Please note the following:

TEAS minimum score of 62% applies to California Community College Nursing Programs only.

Students have one year from first/earliest test date to complete remediation, provide documentation, and receive approval for re-test of TEAS. Once a year has passed, only the applicants earliest/first test scores will be accepted for program application.

It is highly suggested, though not required, that students testing less than 50% in any one section of the TEAS test remediate before program entry. Please see “Preparation and/or Remediation” document on our website.

TEAS Remediation/Retest Approval Request 10-14-16

Name:

_________________________

Student ID Number:

_________________________

Students will be contacted via

Los Rios Gmail.

American River College Nursing Department

ATI TEAS Exam

Remediation/Retest Approval Request

□ I received less than 62% on the TEAS test.

□ I received greater than 62% on the TEAS test and wish to improve my score and retest.

Please describe remediation completed and number of hours. Use another piece of paper if

needed.

Math remediation activities: Hours Completed: ______________

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Reading remediation activities: Hours Completed: ______________

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___________________________________________________________________Writing remediation activities: Hours Completed: ______________

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Science remediation activities: Hours Completed: ______________

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I acknowledge that the plan as presented was completed. The re-testing will occur at ARC only.

This re-test approval request is less than one year from the first/earliest TEAS test date (attach

scores).

Student Signature _____________________________________________Date Received __________________

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Reviewed by ARC Nursing Admissions Committee: Approved _________ Denied _________ Date: __________

Reason for denial: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Committee Member Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Committee Member Signature: ________________________________________________________________