ATI

San Jose State University School of Nursing

A Resource for NCLEX-RN Exam Success

(01/28/08)

• General Info.
• Cost
• Registration
• Resources
• Course Exams
• Help; Contact Us

Table of Contents

1.     General Information about ATI-CARP

2.     Cost

3.     Registration

4.     What kinds of resources are sent each semester?

5.     What kinds of exams each semester and what courses?

6.     Need more help or information?  Who to contact?

GENERAL INFORMATION

Upon completion of the undergraduate program, a student must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) in order to become a licensed registered nurse in California.  The SJSU School of Nursing is committed to providing excellence in nursing education.  As part of that commitment, one of our goals is to have all B.S. nursing graduates successfully complete the NCLEX-RN exam on their first attempt.  San Jose State University School of Nursing, along with the majority of other CSU nursing programs, has selected the ATI-CARP to be part of the undergraduate curriculum.  ATI’s professionally developed nursing exams assess student comprehension and provide nurse educators the opportunity to evaluate student knowledge in relation to the nursing process, critical thinking, and competency skills.  ATI is designed to assist faculty in preparing students for success throughout the program and in taking the NCLEX-RN exam. 

In preparation for taking the NCLEX-RN exam, students will be participating in ATI’s Comprehensive Assessment & Review Program (CARP). Throughout the nursing program and at the beginning of each semester, ATI registered students will receive information about resources and registration.  Each semester, in specific courses, exams will be administered.  One to five percent of a student’s final grade in the course is assigned to the ATI exams.  CARP is progressive and sequential.  The program, along with course studies, will prepare students in the areas of critical thinking, pharmacology, fundamentals, adult medical-surgical, maternal-newborn, nursing care of children, mental and community health nursing, and leadership.  Lastly, prior to graduation, ATI provides students with the opportunity to take a practice NCLEX exam called, “ATI-NCLEX-RN Outcome Predictor Exam.  This exam and all other previous resources help students identify strengths and weaknesses, provide remediation, and further support their successful completion of nursing program and in taking the NCLEX.

WHAT IS THE COST TO YOU?
 

Beginning in Fall 07, individual ATI test fees will no longer be part of registration fees; students pay ATI directly each semester on the Web.  As students progress in the program different content, assessment, resources, and evaluation tools will be used.  Fees listed below must be paid before a designated due date; a late fee will be added after the due date.  If students have emergency financial issues--$$$ is available as an emergency loan—Contact Dr. K. Abriam-Yago at abriam@son.sjsu.edu.

REGISTRATION—Registration is done online, once the student has paid their fee.  Early each semester, once a student has paid, materials will be sent and distributed; access to online resources are given.  Specific Logon and IDs will be given for each exam.

SEMESTER RESOURCES—Books, CDs, online resources, practice exams and one to one remediation is provided.  Payment and registration will be on or before orientation day each semester.  Materials will be distributed in class.

EXAMS--IN WHAT COURSES? -- see above “COST TO YOU?”

MORE ASSISTANCE and/or QUESTIONS?
 

We understand that this is a new project for everyone.  ATI staff will visit our school early each semester during orientation to explain the program in detail and answer any questions students may have.  Dates and meeting times will be posted on the Web.  It is essential that you attend semester orientation.  As different components of ATI are incorporated into each semester, more detail and instructions will follow.  Please contact the following people after you have read more about the ATI-CARP program on their website (http://www.atitesting.com/) and have reviewed the general information on the School of Nursing Website (http://www.sjsu.edu/nursing) under the heading:  IMPORTANT NEW REQUIREMENTS.

Karin DeSimone--ATI Project Assistant

408-924-3178; kdesimone@son.sjsu.edu

Dr. Irene Gonzales—SON ATI Faculty Coordinator

408-924-3162; igonzales@son.sjsu.edu

Website:  http://www.son.sjsu.edu/igonzalesdr/

Dr. Barbara Willard—SON ATI Asst. Faculty Coordinator

408-924-3180; bwillard@son.sjsu.edu