Nursing Department

FAQ/TEAS

THE TEAS

All students who qualify to apply to the Nursing program will be invited to take the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills). The TEAS measures basic essential skills in the areas of reading, math, science and English and Language usage.

LASC accepts TEAS version 5 and the passing score is 62%

Version 5 has 170 questions:

Reading 48 questions

Math 51 questions

Science 54 questions

English and Language Usage 34 questions

The TEAS is usually offered in November and May. The test is proctored on campus and taken on the computer. Students must be invited to take the test with LASC.

For study purposes, it is recommended that students use the TEAS 5 Pre-Test Study Manual.

For more information or to purchase a study manual, please visit ATI at www.atitesting.com