ATI, HESI and Kaplan Exam Study Planner

How the planner splits the subject

• Each exam is mapped to NurseSavvy’s own topics: med-surg by body system, the other subjects by their sub-areas. The map follows how the subject is usually taught; it is not the vendor’s blueprint, which the companies do not publish in full.
• Areas stay in order and are grouped into weeks of roughly equal topic counts. With two or more weeks, the last week has no new areas: it is mixed questions, a timed practice test early in the week, and only the topics you missed.
• With one week there is no split: take a practice test first and spend the week on what it shows you missed.
• The comprehensive and exit exams (ATI Comprehensive Predictor, HESI Exit, Kaplan Secure Predictor) draw on every subject; their ready-made plan starts on NurseSavvy’s highest-yield NCLEX topics.
• Nothing you pick is saved. NurseSavvy questions are original NCLEX-style questions, not ATI, HESI or Kaplan questions.

Why it works

• The full guideWhat Is ATI CMS? The Content Mastery Series Proctored Exams ExplainedATI CMS explained: the nine Content Mastery Series proctored exams nursing schools give, how many questions, what Level 2 means, how schools grade them, and how to study.
• Also uses this toolATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam (CMS): What’s on It and How to StudyThe ATI Adult Medical Surgical proctored exam explained: what it covers by body system, how many questions, the level you need, and a ready-made study plan.
• Also uses this toolHESI Specialty Exams and the HESI Exit (E2): Scores, 850 vs 900, How to StudyHESI specialty exams (Med-Surg, Pharmacology, Fundamentals, Maternity, Pediatrics…) and the HESI Exit explained: the 0–1,500 score, 850 vs 900, conversion scores, and study plans.
• Also uses this toolKaplan Integrated Tests in Nursing School: What They Are and How to PrepareKaplan Integrated Tests explained: Focused Review vs Integrated Tests, percentile scoring, the Secure Predictor, and a ready-made study plan for each subject.

Questions people ask

What does CMS mean in nursing school?

CMS is ATI’s Content Mastery Series: the proctored exams many programs give at the end of a course, such as Fundamentals, Adult Medical Surgical, Pharmacology, Maternal Newborn, Nursing Care of Children and Mental Health. Students often call them “the ATI” or “the proctored exam”.

How long should I study for an ATI proctored exam?

It depends on the subject and how far behind you are. A subject the size of med-surg is easier spread over three or more weeks, with the last week kept for mixed practice; one week is enough only to work on the gaps a practice test shows.

Is this the same for HESI and Kaplan exams?

The approach is the same: the HESI specialty exams and Kaplan integrated tests also cover a whole course subject. Pick the company and the exam in the planner.

Do I get real ATI questions?

No. NurseSavvy’s questions are original NCLEX-style questions on the same subjects. Your school’s ATI, HESI or Kaplan account has the vendor’s own practice tests.