Applicants interested in the LPN program are expected to take the ATI Entrance Examination. RN applicants are expected to take both the ATI Entrance Examination and the ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination.
Preparation Textbooks:
ATI Entrance Examination (All applicants)
(1) Assessment Technologies Institute, Test of Essential Academic Skill (www.atitesting.com).
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Examination (RN applicants only)
(2) Smith, Sandra F., (2005). NCLEX-PN, eighth edition. Jones and Bartlett, Sandbury, M.A., N.Y. (Text can be purchased through the Nursing department- $36.)
Students interested in information about these exams and preparation for them may call ATI at (800)667-7531.
Exams:
- ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) Test of Essential Academic Skills for LPN candidates. Required minimum score - overall score of 70% and not less than 45% in each subset.
- PN Comprehensive Predictor Examination- passing score should be 85% predictability.
Exam fees: The cost of these exams is $65.00 each.
Exam Dates:
ATI Entrance Examination – Last Friday in each month beginning in January 2010.
PN Comprehensive Predictor - November 18, 2009 and April 21, 2010
Exams which will only be scheduled on the Bronx Campus.
If you have any additional questions please contact Ms. Gordon at 718/933-6700, ext# 8620.
Department of Nursing
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