ATI, or Assessment Technologies Institute, is a specialized educational platform widely adopted by nursing programs across the United States used by approximately 70% of nursing schools to support student success throughout the curriculum and prepare for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
In nursing education, ATI serves as a comprehensive assessment-driven review program that integrates standardized proctored exams, practice assessments, and targeted remediation tools. Students typically encounter ATI content mastery series exams in key areas such as fundamentals, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, and mental health. These proctored tests, often administered mid-curriculum or at course ends, evaluate mastery levels (e.g., Level 2 or 3 proficiency indicates strong comprehension aligned with NCLEX standards).
A critical component is the ATI Comprehensive Predictor, commonly given as an exit exam in the final semester. This 180-item assessment predicts the likelihood of passing the NCLEX (e.g., aiming for 90%+ probability) and generates individualized remediation plans. Tools like ATI Pulse track progress and highlight risk areas.
Remediation is emphasized: after exams, students access focused reviews, active learning templates, tutorials, and practice questions to address weaknesses. Many programs require documented remediation hours or retakes to progress, ensuring knowledge gaps are closed before graduation.
ATI also includes resources like Nurse Logic for critical thinking, adaptive quizzing, and capstone reviews. By mirroring NCLEX-style questions (including next-generation formats), ATI builds test-taking confidence and familiarity. Schools use ATI data for curriculum improvement and to maintain high NCLEX pass rates.
Ultimately, ATI enhances academic performance, identifies at-risk students early, and boosts first-time NCLEX success rates, often closer to 96-100% for comprehensive users.