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INFORMATION SHEET
Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS): or applicants to the Baccalaureate (Basic
BSN) and Practical Nursing (AAS-PN) Programs
Health Occupations Basic Entrance
Test (HOBET): For Applicants to the Radiography
Program (RS)
What is the TEAS/HOBET and how
will the test scores be used?
The intent of this standardized exam is to
assess academic skills and knowledge already learned in
Reading, Mathematics, Science and
English. This is a timed, computerized
test. Testing time is approximately 3.5 hours
overall, with a set time limit for each section of the test.
The computer will advance to the next section if you exceed
the time limit.
The TEAS test results are required for
application to both the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
and the Practical Nurse (PN) programs.
The HOBET test results are required for
application to the Radiographic Science (RS) program.
The TEAS/HOBET composite score is one of
several factors considered determining admission to these
programs.
You CANNOT use a calculator for
the TEAS/HOBET.
When must I take the TEAS/HOBET?
BSN and PN
Applicants:
This TEAS test must be taken prior or
during the BSN/PN application window. See the
application for the applicable date.
RS Applicants:
This HOBET test must be taken prior or
during the RS application window. See the application
for the applicable date.
Can I retake the TEAS/HOBET?
You may take the TEAS/HOBET test
only once in an
application cycle.
Retakes are not permitted. If you have
taken the TEAS/HOBET previously, you
may elect to use your prior test results. Or,
you may retake the test the current year prior to the
application deadline. You must notify us on your
application that you are choosing to use prior results;
otherwise the most current test results will be used.
Can I submit TEAS/HOBET test
results even if I take the test at a different college or
university?
Yes, you may submit TEAS/HOBET test
results taken at another college or university. You
must request the college or university to send the official
results directly to us.
How do I take the test on-campus
(Lewiston only) at LCSC?
Testing for the TEAS/HOBET will take place
at the LCSC Professional Technical Education Center (PTEC).
The website is: (www.lcsc.edu/ptec).
SEATING IS LIMITED on each test day.
You must contact the PTEC for a reservation: (208) 792-2331
or (866) 263-4968 at least one day prior to when you intend
to take the test. In advance of your test date, you
must register and pay the test fee at
the LCSC Cashier's window. Administration
Building (208) 792-2202.
The fee for on-campus testing for the
TEAS/HOBET is approximately $40.00 per person per test.
This represents the cost of administration and testing
materials including scoring.
This fee is non-refundable.
Your paid receipt and photo ID must be presented at the PTEC
when you arrive to take the test. Plan to
arrive at least 15 minutes prior to testing.
Suppose there is a problem with
the computer?
The PTEC will notify ATI and work with
their IT person to try and fix the computer problem.
If they cannot, they will notify NHS if there is a problem
with the computer program, or if there are extenuating
circumstances that interfere with testing. The
Division will determine any appropriate accommodation.
How do I take the test off-campus?
The cost for taking the test
off-site (at a location other than the LCSC campus
or the NICHE) is $40.00 and is non-refundable.
If you are interested in taking the test off-site,
you must visit with Doris Swinford (208) 792-2331 -
dlswinford@lcsc.edu
regarding locating a distant site that has this test
available. The test must be taken with a copy
of the results in your application file
before the application
deadline. (Some sites that offer TEAS/HOBET in Idaho:
College of Western Idaho, Northwest Nazarene,
Apollo-although you might have a tough time getting them to
proctor for you, College of Southern Idaho, Idaho State
University, Eastern Idaho Technical College, North Idaho
College; Boise State Univeristy and Bringham Young
University might as well).
How do I study for the TEAS/HOBET?
TEAS: A study guide (Test
of Essential Academic Skills: Pre-Test Study Manual) is
available at the LCSC Library or for purchase at the LCSC
bookstore, Amazon.com or from Assessment Technologies
Institute.
HOBET: A study guide is
available at the LCSC Library or for purchase from the LCSC
bookstore, Amazon.com or from Assessment Technologies
Institute.
You CANNOT use a calculator for
the TEAS/HOBET.
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