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Nursing Entrance (TEAS) & CNA Written

ATI TEAS Exam

The CSI Testing Center offers the ATI TEAS Exam for applicants to the CSI Nursing Program.

  • Applicants are required to take the ATI TEAS Exam prior to submitting a nursing application.
  • TEAS scores must be dated within the last six months of the application deadline for the RN program.

Exam Duration

Plan for up to 3.5 hours to complete the ATI TEAS Exam at the CSI Testing Center.

Arrival Deadlines for Fall and Spring semesters (Deadlines are subject to change; particularly during breaks or the summer term, please confirm prior to arrival.)

  • Monday–Friday: Arrive no later than 3:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: Arrive no later than 9:30 a.m.
  • Late arrivals will not be permitted to begin the exam.

Testing Limits

  • Applicants are limited to three (3) TEAS attempts within a six-month period.
  • A minimum two-week waiting period is required between attempts.

ATI Account Requirement

  • Students must create an ATI account to take the ATI TEAS Exam by visiting www.atitesting.com.
  • Accounts should be created using the student’s CSI email address.
  • Students may also set up their ATI account on the same day of testing at the CSI Testing Center.

Testing Cost and Options

The ATI TEAS Exam may be taken:

  • Students who take the ATI TEAS Exam at the CSI Testing Center will be charged $70. Please be sure to bring your student ID card and a debit or credit card for payment before you test. Appointments are not necessary for the main campus testing center.
  • Any ATI approved testing location or online platform outside CSI is also allowed. Please check with those options on cost and scheduling requirements.

Preparation Resources

Online preparation materials and study guides are available through ATI TEAS Prep on the ATI website.

CNA Written Exam

CSI offers the CNA Written Exam for those who have registered through the CSI Nursing program.

Before calling the CSI Testing Center 208-732-6532 to schedule your test, you must have paid the $21 fee to HSHS (CSI) and received a specific test date. If not, contact HSHS at 208-732-6700 before making your appointment with the Testing Center.

  • You must test on the assigned date, anytime between 9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • You may change your testing time, but not the date. Date changes must be made through HSHS.
  • Bring a valid government-issued photo ID (student IDs not accepted) and a debit or credit card to pay the $29 testing fee at check-in.
    • No cash or checks
    • Discover cards not accepted
  • The Testing Center will provide a Test Ticket and assist with Prometric account setup.
  • Failure to arrive as scheduled or bring required ID/payment may require rescheduling and additional fees.