Nursing Admissions Assessment
All students applying to a Nursing program at Northeast Iowa Community College are required to complete the ATI TEAS entrance exam in addition to the courses required for program admission. This exam covers reading, math, science, and language usage. Students must complete the ATI TEAS exam with a minimum composite score of 58.7%. Scores may be transferred from another institution as long as they meet the NICC criteria and were completed within five years of the student's application date.
Advanced-standing students who are current LPNs can articulate into the sophomore year only after meeting program requirements. Advanced standing students must successfully complete the HESI LPN to ADN Assessment with a minimum score of 850 as an entry requirement to the ADN program.
Students who successfully complete the HESI A2 prior to August 7, 2024 will have their scores accepted.
Assessment Preparation
Students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the most appropriate time to complete the entrance assessment. All students should prepare for the assessment by accessing one or more of the following resources.
- Schedule one-on-one or group tutoring at the Learning Center.
- Reserve study resources from the campus library or Learning Center.
- Use online resources below
- TEAS Student FAQ
- Technical Requirements
- All TEAS prep materials including free materials can be found here: TEAS Prep
- TEAS Prep Tips
- Free TEAS Practice Test
- ATI Mobile App
- How to use TEAS Focused Review
Test Dates and Scheduling
Exams are remotely taken and proctored.
Test Dates/Times for each campus
If you have any questions or need additional information, please email Jody Snyder snyderjo@nicc.edu or call 844.642.2338, ext. 1281.
Assessment Results and Next Steps
Results are available immediately upon completion. Assessment results are also provided to the nursing department at NICC for review and documentation. The nursing department notifies the Admissions Office of students who have completed the assessment.
Retesting
Students who score below the minimum are allowed to retest. A minimum of 30 days is required before retesting, which will allow the student time to study and prepare. Remediation materials are provided via the student testing account. If it has been a minimum of 30 days since your last testing attempt you can register for an upcoming test date at the link below.