Need to study for the TEAS & NCLEX (or other professional exams)? Check out our test prep resources

Are you looking for some study resources for the TEAS, NCLEX, or other professional exams? Or even some GED, ACT, SAT, and GRE prep?

The Durham Tech Library has access to three test prep databases: BoardVitals, PrepSTEP, and TERC.

All Durham Tech students, faculty, and staff are able to access these databases on and off-campus. Log in using your Durham Tech username and password, the same as you’d use for Self-Service, WebAdvisor, or Sakai.

Not affiliated with Durham Tech? TERC is also available through your local NC public library through NC LIVE. 


For your TEAS and NCLEX online test preparation needs, let’s explore what’s available. 

EBSCO Learning Express: PrepStep test preparation and study resource database

PrepSTEP for Colleges

Provides interactive tutorials, practice tests for entrance exams and occupational exams, and eBooks—for self-guided skill building, career preparation, and workforce readiness.

What’s available–

  • For the TEAS: 
    • TEAS Reading Practice
    • TEAS Science Practice
    • TEAS Mathematics Practice
    • TEAS English & Language Usage
    • Nursing School Practice Entrance Test 1: Biology
    • Nursing School Practice Entrance Test 2: General Science
  • For the NCLEX: 
    • NCLEX PN Practice Exam Power Practice
    • NCLEX RN Practice Exam Flashcards Flash Review Power Practice

TERC (Testing & Education Resource Center) database

TERC: Testing & Education Reference Center

A testing and education preparation resource that includes in-depth information on college, graduate, and professional programs, professional training, scholarships, and entrance tests alongside practice tests for entrance exams, certifications, and licensing exams.

What’s available–

  • Practice tests: 
    • TEAS, PSB-RN, & PAX Practice Tests
    • NCLEX PN Practice Tests
    • NCLEX RN Practice Tests
    • Also includes Basic Skills tutorials, question banks, and videos.
  • Online books: 
    • Master the Nursing School and Allied Health Entrance Exam ebook
    • Master the NCLEX-PN Exam ebook

BoardVitals health technology test preparation question bank database

Board Vitals: Board Exam Prep Tool

An interactive board exam review tool that can be used by Nursing and Surgical Technology students with a large bank of sample exam questions and customizable subject-area practice tests with  detailed, up-to-date explanations with each answer, including references and links to applicable sources.

You will need to make an account to access BoardVitals using your Durham Tech email address. Follow the instructions on the landing page. 

What’s available– 

  • Test banks for:
    • NCLEX RN
    • NCLEX PN
    • NBDHE
    • NBSTSA Surgical Technology Board Exam

For all of these databases, once you access the database on or off-campus using your Durham Tech username and password, you will need to create a free account in order to take and save test practice results. 

Questions? Feel free to contact us via chat, email, or phone for more information. 

About Meredith Lewis

Meredith is a librarian at Durham Tech on both the Main and Orange County Campuses.