Appendix G: ATI Testing Policy
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 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), which is a core requirement for practicing as a registered nurse.
Grading
A total of up to 5 points (5% of course grade) can be achieved by the student taking the ATI proctored test for any course where ATI is part of the course grade.
5% of total course grade consists of the following distribution:
- 1%: Practice test completed with a score of 80%
- 3%: up to 3 percent for proctored exam. Value based on proficiency level scored (see table below for details)
- 1%: For Remediation of proctored exam. Remediation areas are identified by proctored exam. Students will identify 3 key points for each topic area identified for remediation.
Course points for Achievement on Proctored Assessments
| Proficiency level | points awarded (out of possible 3%) |
|---|---|
| Proficiency level 2 or 3 | 3 pts |
| Proficiency level 1 | 2 pts |
| Proficiency level <1 | 1 pt |
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 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.
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.
- It is recommended that students not achieving the benchmark (93% of passing NCLEX on first try) on the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor Test, should develop a personal study plan based on their results.