NSCC Library: Test Prep and Study Guide Resources: TEAS

What is TEAS?

The ATI TEAS, or Test of Essential Academic Skills, is designed specifically to assess a student's preparedness entering the health science fields. The ATI TEAS test is comprised of 170 questions set up in a multiple-choice format with four-option answers. Questions are designed to test the basic academic skills you will need to perform in class in the areas of: Reading, Math, Science, and English and Language Usage. (From https://www.atitesting.com/teas/register)

NSCC Resources

The ATI TEAS Study Manual 2022-2023 Edition by Assessment Technologies Institute
Call Number: Test Prep LB 2353.7 .T43 A856 2022
ISBN: 9781565332393
Publication Date: 2021-09-01
The official ATI TEAS Study Manual that is fully aligned with the TEAS Version 7 Blueprint.
NSCC has multiple copies on each campus available to check out. These study guides can be checked out for 2 weeks at a time.

Online Resources

PrepSTEP for Community Colleges This link opens in a new window
PrepSTEP for Community Colleges offers a variety of practice tests, tutorials, and other resources that help students prepare for college placement tests, explore careers, study for occupational licensing exams, and develop skills in a wide array of technology topics.

As of January 2025, current NSCC students can access online TEAS Test Prep materials using PrepStep.

To get started using PrepStep, follow the link above
Next, click 'Sign In/Register"
New users will need to register using their North Shore user name and password.
Please note that you should NOT enter your Student ID number

Once you've registered, you can begin using the tool.

To find nursing-related tests, specifically TEAS

Select the 'Career Preparation' tile from the home page
Next, select 'Prepare for Nursing Exams' from the expanded list
Under 'Prepare for Nursing School Entrance Tests,' choose ATI TEAS Preparation
Alternatively, searching 'TEAS' in the main search box will also bring you to the TEAS testing resources

Boston Public Library

All Massachusetts residents and students are eligible for a free e-card from the Boston Public Library. Click here to get more information and to sign up: https://www.bpl.org/ecard/

LearningExpress Library from the Boston Public Library

LearningExpress Library is an online program that you have access to using your BPL E-card. It includes test preparation materials and practice exams for K-12 subjects, high school equivalency, college and graduate admissions, military, U.S. citizenship, and professional licensing and certification exams. This includes TEAS, practices tests, and study guides.

To find TEAS review material:

Click this link to access LearningExpress through BPL
Login using your BPL E-Card number and PIN
At the top of the page, click "Sign In/Register" and create a personal account
Once you have created a personal account and signed in, Search "TEAS" in the search box in the middle of the page.
From there you will be able explore all the TEAS study material available.

If you have questions about using LearningExpress Library, please contact the Boston Public Library or click here to watch video tutorials.