Appendix G:  ATI Testing Policy

ATI Policy 

(Approved by faculty 3/2020) 

Description of Product: ATI is a comprehensive package designed to assist students in learning and applying the complex information needed to provide safe, effective patient care. The product is designed to assist students in learning how to successfully pass the standardized NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) test, which is a core requirement for practicing as a registered nurse. 

 A total of up to 6 points (6% of course grade) can be achieved by the student taking the ATI proctored test for any course where ATI is a part of the course grade. 

  Academic Regulations: As with all testing in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, students are expected to abide by the University of Massachusetts Academic Honesty Policy and Procedures (https://www.umass.edu/honesty/) and complete their work individually when taking ATI tests whether supervised by a faculty member or not. 

Students are expected to complete the following requirements in courses requiring ATI testing: 

• Due one week before first ATI Proctored Assessment: Practice Assessment and Focused Review: Complete a Practice Assessment in the ATI program with a score of 80% or greater. 

Note: Students may retake Practice Assessments multiple times and continue to review content using their Focused Reviews. After taking a Practice Assessment, it is strongly recommended that students access their individualized ATI Focused Reviews and spend at least one hour reviewing content before retaking the Practice Assessment. Students must earn a score of 80% or greater and present evidence to the course instructor before taking their Proctored Assessments. Rationales will be enabled after all Practice Assessments for the course are completed (one week before proctored test). 

• Proctored Assessments: One Proctored Assessment will be offered for each course. Students will be required to provide proof of completion of Practice Assessments, with a score of 80% or better before being allowed to take the Proctored Assessment. Students must take the Proctored Assessment on the date and time specified in the course syllabus. 
• Students registered with Disability Services should contact the instructor of record to make arrangements based on specific accommodation needs. 

See explanation below about earned points for ATI Proctored Assessment test scores and remediation recommendations using the ATI remediation products included in your ATI package: 

Proficiency on Proctored Assessments - Course points for Achievement on Proctored Assessments - Remediation recommended  

Proficiency level 2 or 3 - 6 pts - None needed, good job!  

Proficiency level 1 - 3 pts - Strongly Recommend ATI Remediation programs 

Proficiency level <1 - 1 pts - Strongly Recommend ATI Remediation programs 

End of Program ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam 

All 4-year and accelerated undergraduate students in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing are required to take the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Exam during the final semester of their nursing program. 

• Students will take the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor exam within the first eight weeks of the final semester. Students are encouraged to utilize the focused reviews throughout their final semester. Students who do not achieve the stated benchmark will complete a personalized ATI and NCLEX-RN Success Contract. Students who complete an ATI and NCLEX-RN Success Contract must submit the contract and successfully complete the criteria set forth within the Success Contract. The goal for this is to provide the students with an opportunity to attain the mastery of knowledge and skills outlined in the focused review. 
• At the end of the final semester, an ATI Nurse Educator will provide a 3-day live NCLEX- RN Review Course. An additional NCLEX Readiness Assessment is provided as part of the Live Review Course. Student attendance is mandatory. 

It is recommended that students not achieving the benchmark (95% or higher likelihood of passing NCLEX on first try) on the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Test, purchase and participate in the Virtual ATI Program prior to taking the NCLEX- RN. Virtual ATI is a personalized, innovative online partnership that provides the student with a personal Virtual-ATI Coach who works with them one-on-one for up to 12 weeks. Once the ‘green light’ is given, ATI recommends that the student take the NCLEX-RN in 3 weeks. 

Students are encouraged to work with ATI upon Program completion to assess readiness to take the NCLEX-RN. 

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