Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University requires all applicants, excluding those who hold the registered nursing license (RN), to submit scores from the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).  Applicants transferring from Mercer University in Macon, international students, and students with prior non-nursing degrees are required to submit a TEAS score.

 
We will require the national average composite score for the year in which the test was taken. For 2009, the required score is 78.7% composite.

• The TEAS is a test of math, science, reading, English/language usage skills, and reading comprehension.  It is a two and a half hour exam.  The test will be offered at the College of Nursing building on the Mercer University campus in Atlanta.  Click here for a map to the campus. Check this site often for upcoming test dates. 
• At Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (GBCN), the TEAS score will be utilized in conjunction with the evaluation of transfer, cumulative, and science grade point averages in evaluation of applications.  Other factors, including the essay, community involvement, as well as any clinical experiences and volunteer experiences will continue to be considered in selection of applicants for admission.  GBCN will require the national average composite score for the year in which the test was taken.  For 2009, the required score is 78.7% composite.
• The College will also offer TEAS Testing on campus on the following dates:
  • October 17, 2009
  • November 14, 2009
  • December 12, 2009
  • January 9, 2010
  • February 13, 2010
  • March 13, 2010
  • April 10, 2010
  • May 1, 2010
  • If you would like to register for the TEAS Exam, you must first register through the ATI Tesing web site at: www.atitesting.com.  Please note: upon successful registration, you will be given a paper/pencil ID to bring on the date of the test.
  • For directions to our campus click here!

Interested in our BSN Program? Upcoming Information Sessions will be scheduled during the Fall 2009 Semester.  Continue to visit this Web site for more information.