HESI A2 Exam Guide

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Nursing schools can use the Health Education Systems, Inc. Admission Assessment (HESI A2) to assess an applicant’s abilities to perform successfully in nursing school. The exam tests candidates’ pre-admission knowledge of areas in their programs. It helps guide admission decisions that result in positive outcomes for nursing programs, such as student retention and graduation rates.

Many college and university nursing programs require the HESI A2 as part of the admissions process. Often, applicants must take the exam and provide scores by the application deadline date. At some schools, they must take the exam during the admissions interview.

While the HESI A2 assesses nursing school applicants , the HESI Exit Exam determines a student’s likelihood of passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

This guide offers information on what the HESI A2 covers, where to take it, how to register for the exam, and how much it costs. Keep reading for tips from a nursing professor on passing the examination and a list of study resources.

What Subjects are Covered on the HESI A2 Exam?

The table below lists the HESI A2’s components, topics, and recommended completion times. The exam’s three main academic areas consist of language, math, and science, which test prospective students’ readiness for nursing school academics.

The language section covers grammar, reading comprehension, and vocabulary and general knowledge. The math portion focuses on basic math skills including general math facts, decimals, fractions, household measures, and ratio and proportion. Science topics comprise biology, chemistry, and anatomy and physiology.

Personal assessment areas evaluate learning and personality styles and critical thinking abilities. Nursing programs select which examinations they require applicants to take and often list them on their admission requirements web pages. If not, candidates should contact the programs to which they plan to apply for subject matter guidance.

HESI A2 Exams

How to register for the hesi a2 exam.

Candidates can take the HESI A2 at designated testing sites and at colleges and universities. Prometric testing centers offer the exam on site or online. Test-takers create an Evolve account on the Elsevier site and register for a distance exam according to their school’s instructions. Students will need to enter a code specific to their school.

Registering for testing at a college or university requires calling the school to schedule or register online and creating an Evolve account. Test fees may vary by institution. Some schools offer online HESI A2 exams. Students take the test on their own computers or in a school’s computer lab and register according to their nursing program’s instructions.

The bottom line for HESI A2 registration and costs: check program admission requirements.

Tips for Passing the HESI A2 Exam

Phyllis Morgan, a member of the Walden University nursing school faculty and a certified family nurse practitioner, offers tips to help students prepare for and pass the HESI A2 exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

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A number of resources exist to help with test preparation, including books, apps, websites, and flashcards. The list below features a sampling of the best HESI A2 study guides:

Admission Assessment Exam Review Book

This guide includes sample questions, practice tests, and step-by-step explanations. Pre-tests and post-tests enable quick identification of challenging areas to focus on.

HESI Admission Assessment Practice Test App

Users can download the app and take practice tests with 1,475 questions covering eight subjects. Students can tailor content to their study plans.

Free HESI A2 Practice Test

NurseHub offers eight free subject area tests on its website, along with answers to frequently asked questions.

HESI A2 Critical-Thinking Flashcards

Quizlets free online flashcards help prepare students for the critical thinking assessment.

HESI A2 Practice Test

Mometrix Test Preparation website offers free practice tests in five subject areas along with exam content and study tips.

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Phyllis Morgan, PhD, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, faculty member for Walden University’s master of science in nursing (MSN) program, boasts more than 29 years of nursing experience. Dr. Morgan has been a certified family nurse practitioner (FNP) for several years, and is senior core faculty and academic coordinator for the FNP specialty at Walden. She also works as an FNP for CVS Caremark Minute Clinic in northern Virginia.

Dr. Morgan’s research focuses on African American men’s and women’s health issues. She has published several research articles, presented at national and international conferences, and written grants focused on health disparity issues among African Americans.

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HESI A2 Test Review

Everything you need to know to ace the test.

Are you hoping to enroll in a nursing school? If so, you may very well be required to take the HESI A2 exam as part of the application process.

If you’ve just recently heard about this test, and would like to know more about it, you’re in the right place. On this page, we’ll explain everything you need to know about this important exam.

If you’re already familiar with the test, and you’re looking for HESI test prep help, you’re also in the right place. Just below, you’ll find links to a wide variety of free review videos and practice questions that can help you get a great score on the HESI A2 test.

What is the HESI?

What’s the test all about? Well, let’s start with the name. HESI stands for Health Education Systems, Inc., and A2 stands for Admission Assessment. The test is also known by a wide variety of other names, such as the Evolve Reach, the Evolve Reach A2, and the Evolve Reach HESI. However, most people just call it the HESI test. It’s not the name that’s so important about this exam, but what it does.

As part of their application process, many nursing schools across North America use the HESI A2 as an entrance examination. It’s a diagnostic tool, but it’s also a screening tool. Nursing schools have always received far more applications every year than they can possibly approve, and the problem has been getting increasingly worse for the past few decades. Because of the steadily rising population in the United States, the demand for healthcare workers in all fields is growing, including nursing.

The other factor is the HESI exam. A set of great HESI scores, in combination with an excellent academic record in high school, gives a person an excellent shot at getting into nursing school . In fact, excellent scores can help make up for a less than stellar high school GPA. That’s because the test is specifically designed to predict which test takers have what it takes to succeed in a nursing education program.

So when you sit down and finally take the HESI, you want to make sure you’re absolutely prepared to do well, because your results truly can make or break your chances of being accepted.

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HESI Exam Outline

The HESI is different from many standardized admissions exams in its format. With most college admission exams, such as the SAT or ACT, every person takes the same basic test. There are different versions, to prevent cheating and for research purposes, but with most standardized exams each test taker will see the same kinds of questions, and will have the same time constraints.

With the HESI, though, colleges and universities have a lot more flexibility. There are eight main components that make up the full exam, and schools can choose which ones they want their applicants to take. Depending on your program, you may only need to take the Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Grammar subtests. Some schools may ask you to take the Biology and Anatomy & Physiology subtests as well, but the Chemistry and Physics subtests are rarely ever required.

The schools can also set their own time limits for each part of the test, although many nursing schools use the time limits recommended by Elsevier, the company that develops the HESI.

These are the eight HESI A2 tests:

  • Mathematics
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Anatomy and Physiology

On each of these sections, there will be five questions that don’t count toward your score. Elsevier uses these five experimental questions for research purposes, with the goal of improving future versions of the HESI. However, you should do your best to answer each question correctly, as you will have no way of knowing which ones are experimental and which ones aren’t.

Many nursing programs require applicants to take all eight HESI sub-tests, but not all do. You’ll want to check with the nursing school you’re applying to in order to find out which tests you’ll need to prepare for. In addition, to the academic subject tests, there are two additional components of the HESI A2 that most applicants will have to take: Learning Style and Personality Profile. These last two aren’t tests of your knowledge; they measure your aptitudes in certain areas deemed important for success in nursing school. (These two are almost always required.)

Finally, although it’s not a part of the HESI A2 itself, there is a companion test that more and more nursing programs are using in addition to the HESI. It’s called the HESI Critical Thinking Exam. You’ll want to check with the schools you’re applying to in order to find out if you’ll need to take this test.

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HESI Exam Registration

In most cases, the nursing school or program you’re applying to will handle the actual administration of the HESI exam. It will be up to them to determine which of the various sub-tests you’ll take, what the time limits for the various tests are, and where you’ll take the exam. They’ll also determine the fees you’ll pay to take the HESI A2. In many cases, you’ll take the test right on the college campus.

All of this information should be available on the nursing program’s website. If it isn’t, call or email the nursing department of the school to get the information.

Retaking the HESI Exam

This is another matter that is up to each school to decide for itself. Most schools allow at least one re-take if a person isn’t satisfied with their score. However, there is often a waiting period that must be satisfied before attempting the exam again. Some schools allow more than one retake, but only so many within a calendar period. Ideally, you’ll do your very best on your first attempt and won’t need to worry about retaking the HESI .

HESI Scores

There are no official passing scores or failing scores on the HESI exam. Each nursing school or program sets its own standards for ranking scores on each subtest. Generally speaking, though, any score below 75% is considered to be an indication that the applicant is not academically ready for the challenges of nursing school in that area.

A score in the range of 75% to 79% is considered to be in the bottom range of acceptable, but an applicant whose score falls in this range will probably need quite a bit of help to succeed in nursing school. Scores from 80% to 89% indicate that the applicant should be able to graduate from nursing school with only minimal academic assistance. A score of 90% or higher is a sign that the test taker is very likely to do well in nursing school without any academic assistance.

HESI A2 Online Prep Course

If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers a comprehensive online HESI A2 prep course. This course is designed to provide you with any and every resource you may need while studying. The HESI A2 course includes:

  • Review Lessons Covering all the Topics
  • Over 3,250 HESI A2 Practice Questions
  • 150+ Video Tutorials
  • More than 550 Electronic Flashcards
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The HESI A2 prep course is designed to help any learner get everything they need to prepare for their HESI A2 exam. Click below to check it out!

The Importance of a HESI Practice Test

Making great scores on the HESI A2 can make a huge difference in helping you secure admission into a nursing school program. Conversely, a poor or even so-so showing can ruin your chances of being accepted into a program. While it’s true that in most cases you’ll be able to retake the exam at least once if you do poorly, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll do any better the second or third time.

Generally, people who retake the HESI will have an entirely different version of the test on their retakes, and won’t see any questions that they’ve seen before. So trying to go home and review specific questions you’ve failed won’t work. So you’ll need to put in some serious study before taking it again, which can mean missing the start of a semester and being forced to delay the start of your nursing education by several months, or even longer.

The best plan is to review regularly and thoroughly, starting well before your HESI A2 test date, and then, with a few weeks left to go, take a practice test to find out where you stand. This way you’ll be able to discover which areas you need to brush up on while you still have time to make serious improvements. By doing so, you’ll be in excellent shape to make an outstanding score when you take the actual HESI A2.

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HESI A2 Pre-Admission Assessment for Nursing

What is the hesi a2 examination.

The HESI Admission Assessment (A2) exam is a standardized and proctored entrance exam completed by Nursing program applicants.

What is the content of the exam? 

The HESI A2 consists of eight (8) exam areas, five (5) of which will be used to calculate the cumulative score.

The learner profile and critical thinking sections are necessary but will NOT contribute to your cumulative score results. The faculty will use this information to prepare for your first semester in Nursing and to aid in your success.

Reading Comprehension: Provides reading scenarios to measure reading comprehension, identifying the main idea, finding meaning of words in context, passage comprehension, making logical inferences, etc. Allotted time: 60 minutes; 55 test questions

Vocabulary and General Knowledge: Contains vocabulary terms that are commonly used in both general English-speaking settings and in healthcare fields. Allotted time: 50 minutes; 55 test questions

Basic Math Skills: Focuses on math skills needed for health care fields, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, household measures, general math facts, etc. Allotted time: 50 minutes; 55 test questions

Biology: Covers biology basics, water, biological molecules, metabolism, cells, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, etc. Allotted time: 25 minutes; 30 test questions

Anatomy and Physiology: Provides coverage of general terminology and anatomical structures and systems. Allotted time: 25 minutes; 30 test questions

Learning Style: Assesses preferred learning style.

Personality Profile: Assesses personality related to preferred learning style.

Assesses a brief snapshot of critical thinking abilities in situations encountered in healthcare settings, including problem-solving, biases and ethical dilemmas, argument analysis, and analysis of data.

What is the cost?

The cost of the HESI A2 Exam is $70 at Gateway’s Assessment Center and must be paid at the time of scheduling. When registering for the exam, be prepared with a debit/credit card. The fee is the same if you re-test on a section or all sections. Exam purchase is not refundable or transferrable to another test date.

Do I have to take HESI A2 if I have a degree already?

Students who have obtained a doctoral, master, bachelors, and/or a certificate are still required to take the HESI A2. All students applying to the Associate Degree Nursing Program through the traditional route are required to take the HESI, no exceptions.

How Can I Prepare?

HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review Study Guide (Elsevier, 5th Edition ISBN: 9780323582261) is available through the Gateway bookstore .  This study guide provides content review and sample test questions.

There are eBooks on the same topic (different titles) available on the Nursing Library Guide .

How do I register for the A2 @ Gateway?

Schedule Your Exam

Please select:

  • Choose a Group: HESI
  • Choose an Exam: HESI A2 Admissions with Critical Thinking ($70.00)
  • Read and fill out the rest of the categories as necessary. You will be able to choose your test date/time here. Please be sure to read all items carefully.
  • Add to cart when finished, and complete payment.

All candidates will need to have an Evolve account before testing.

Now that I am registered, where do I go? What do I need?

Where do i go.

Gateway’s Testing Center Boone Campus Center for Advanced Manufacturing 500 Technology Way Florence, KY 41042

What Do I Need?

  • Arrive 15 minutes before appointment time
  • One form of valid, non-expired, government-issued identification (driver’s license, state identification, or passport).
  • Evolve account

How is the test scored, and what is the recommended score?

Performance on each of the five (5) tests (reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge, math, biology, and anatomy & physiology) is reported as both an individual composite score and as a combined cumulative score. The cumulative score will be used for nursing admissions.

Each section must be passed with a 75% or higher to be competitive for admission to the ADN program. Below is an example of the HESI Exam formula for the application process.

Add each section score and divide by 3 to determine average score and points on the application.

If you do not achieve the recommended score, you may still apply to the nursing program. However, no points will be awarded, and the committee will review all applications. Without the recommended score, your chances for admission are limited.

When will I receive my exam scores?

Exam scores are immediately available after completion of the exam. Your scores are also available on your HESI account with information for remediation. If you are unhappy with your score, please make sure you review the remediation provided from Elsevier before retesting.

Can I retest?

You may retake the HESI A2 after a 2-week waiting period, this will allow you time to complete remediation provided by Elsevier in your HESI account. You will retest with a different version (version 2) of the exam – no student will have the same exam items twice.

If you do not achieve the recommended score, you may still apply to the nursing program. However, no points will be awarded, and the committee will review all applications. Without the recommended score, your chances for admission are limited. You must wait until the next eligibility period to test. You can take the test for HESI A2 up to six times per year, which is two times per eligibility period.

Eligibility Periods:

  • January 15 to May 31
  • June 1 to August 15
  • August 16 to December 15

Note: These dates are not application deadline dates. There are no testing dates available from December 16 to January 15 – this is dependent also on the campus closure schedule.

You could repeat the exam if you scored under 75% on a required section, within the same eligibility period. If a student decides or wishes to improve their score with version 2 of the test, the highest score will be taken into consideration within the exam eligibility period. Students may not submit scores from two different eligibility periods.

How long are my HESI A2 exam scores valid?

Scores will be valid for 18 months from the time of exam completion.

How do I create my Evolve Account?

  • Go to Evolve , and go to the "Catalog" home screen.
  • Select "I am a student".
  • Click "Sign In" in the upper right corner.
  • If creating a new account , set your account up with your KCTCS email address and associate your account with your institution in the “Institution” tab.
  • If signing into an existing account , please go to “Account” then “Account Settings” to update your email to your KCTCS email address and associate your account with your institution in the “Institution” tab.

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Who should take the hesi-a2.

All applicants to Heritage University BSN program are required to take the HESI A2 Exam. Test results must be less than two years old at the time of application to the Nursing program.

Why take the HESI-A2?

The HESI A2 assesses academic readiness and is a predictor for success in the first year of the nursing program. Students who do not achieve standard scores are more likely to have difficulty succeeding in the rigorous nursing curriculum. Applicants who do not achieve desired scoring on their first attempt should remediate prior to taking the test again. An individualized remediation plan will be available from Evolve within a window of 24 hours to two (2) weeks after completing the test. Students accepted into the nursing program will be expected to use this remediation plan to enhance their success in the program.

What is the HESI-A2 Test:

The HESI A2 Exam is made up of seven academic exams. Also the HESI-A2 tests critical thinking, personality, and identifies the applicant’s learning style. The total time allotted to complete the exam is 5.5 hours.

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  • Critical Thinking :  Assesses these critical thinking skills: Analysis of data, argument analysis, prioritization of care, problem solving, resolution of biases and ethical dilemmas.

What is the score required for admission to the Heritage BSN program?

To be considered for selection, the applicant must achieve a minimum of 75% in each of the academic categories.

How should I prepare to take the HESI A2?

It is advisable to study for the HESI A-2. A study booklet, Admission Assessment Exam Review 5th Edition , (Elsevier Health Services), can be ordered from Elsevier. This study booklet offers complete content review, HESI test-taking hints, and nearly 400 practice questions on the topics found on the HESI A2, including math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology. Plus, it helps you identify areas of weakness so you can focus your study time. This study guide includes Chapter 8: Physics – but you will not be tested on your knowledge of physics.

Is there a fee for HESI A2?  How do I arrange to take the test?

There is a fee of $55.00 for the Nursing Admission Assessment (HESI A2) Exam. You must have an Evolve account to purchase the test. If you already have an Evolve Account, login and go to step 6 below.

Directions to establish an Evolve account and purchase the HESI A2 Exam are:

  • To schedule the text, contact the Department of Nursing at Heritage University, who will provide your link to register for the test.
  • Go to the Evolve Learning System website at evolve.elsevier.com ; select HESI Exams.
  • Select Register for HESI ; then select the organ link Register for this now.
  • From the HESI Registration page, select Redeem/Checkout , which will link you to the Create an account page.
  • Complete the information to Create an account using the following information:  City – Toppenish , Program Type: BSN ; Year of Graduation:  2018 .  Then, Submit .
  • Read and select the Registered User Agreement ; select Submit .
  • From this page, select the blue link My Evolve .
  • Select Evolve Catalog .  From this page, select the purple link HESI Exams ; select “Go straight to HESI.”
  • From this page, select Exam Payments tab at the top.  Input Payment ID number provided to you when you contact the Department of Nursing .   Then select Search from the “RN Admission Assessment w/critical thinking (A2) 1st – time tester.”  Disregard the payment due date .  Complete payment information and Proceed to Checkout.

NOTE:  Before purchasing the test, please note that student must schedule and take the HESI A2 Exam with the Payment ID.  No refunds will be given by Evolve or Heritage University.

What do I need to bring to the Testing Center on the Exam day?

Bring your:

  • Receipt for purchase of the test
  • Evolve.elsevier.com login and password.

What not to bring:

No cell phones or other electronic devices are allowed in the testing center. Personal calculators are not permitted; a basic calculator is available within the test. Other testing supplies will be issued, including paper, a pencil and calculator. Do not bring any personal items to testing.

When will I know my score on the test?

You will receive your score at the completion of your test in the Testing Center. Your score report and remediation plan will also be sent to you by email from Evolve within a window of 24 hours to two (2) weeks after completing the test. Scores will be sent to the email address you provided when registering for the test.

What if I don’t pass the HESI the first time?

Students have the option to retake the test one time within the same application cycle.  Students will retest with a different version of the exam — no student will have the same exam items twice.

What happens after testing?

The Heritage University Nursing Admissions Committee will have access to official HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam test scores. Your test score will be one of the factors considered in the selection process for admission to the Nursing program.

What if I have more questions about the HESI A2 Exam?

Contact the Department of Nursing at Heritage University at [email protected]

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NOTE: The Houston Christian University Nursing department will only accept one of the Two offered Nursing Exams (HESI A2, HESI A2 w/ Critical Thinking, or ATI TEAS) for Applications.

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Evolve Reach Admission Assessment – (HESI A2 or HESI A2 w/ Critical Thinking)

The Evolve Reach Admission Assessment, also known as (HESI A2 with Critical Thinking). Anyone may register to take the HESI A2 with Critical Thinking or HESI A2 at Houston Christian University, whether HCU student or not.

  • The Hesi A2 with/without Critical Thinking is a 4 Hour timed exam (The timer does not start until the first section is started)
  • HCU only offers the HESI-A2 and HESI-A2 with critical thinking as an in-person exam on campus and does not offer remote or distance proctoring.
  • There is a calculator built into the Hesi A2 exam (You are welcome to bring your own non-programmable calculator)
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  • Click the Register Online button in the top right corner or click this  Register online  link.
  • Click the link for HESI and choose which test you want to take. The HESI A2 costs $94.50, but paying for the HESI A2 with the additional Critical Thinking portion costs $103.50.
  • Select a date to take the exam on the calendar.  A list of scheduled dates can be found below.
  • Fill out your billing information and hit register when finished. You should receive an email containing your receipt and information about your exam date.
  • Testing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Houston Christian University DOES NOT offer the HESI-A2 or the HESI-A2 with critical thinking in any distance or remote format.
  • The HESI A2 or HESI A2 with Critical Thinking may also be taken at any Prometric Testing Center, which offers a four-hour test session.

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Exam Descriptions

HESI A2 consists of seven academic exams and two personality style assessments listed below. Individual exams are not timed, but the test session is timed. Examinees may choose to take as many of the exams offered as they wish durin4-hour session. Most students easily complete the required exams (first) and spend any extra time on the exams that other schools may require. Examinees have access to all exams listed below and are responsible for taking the correct exam(s) and adhering to the requirements established by the schools to which they are applying. [HCU requires only exams marked with an asterisk.] Only exams that are started are scored.

Note: HESI A2 with Critical Thinking license is also available (only difference is critical thinking component and it cost $5 more than A2 license).

Examinees testing at HCU will receive directions on how to obtain a copy of their scores at the conclusion of their test session and a copy of their scores will automatically be sent to the HCU Linda Dunham School of Nursing.

After exam license is closed, Elsevier emails examinee scores to the email address associated with the established Evolve account. Examinees may contact Elsevier Evolve at 1-800-950-272 to make arrangements for score report to be sent another university; Elsevier assesses a  fee for each test score report.

Test Preparation

Review related class notes and/or nursing entrance exam review books by HESI and other publishers.  Elsevier website . A limited number of the HESI A2 Study Guides are available for check out in Testing Services and in Moody Library. This link also has some study materials for you for free:

  • Study materials
  • More Study materials

Review of content related to missed items is available at  evolve.elsevier.com  for those retaking the exam (Examinee will receive an email notification from Elsevier after exam license is closed).

Testing Schedule

Deadline to register: 48 hours before exam or when available seats are filled

When you register for a test through Registration Blast, you will be able to select a date and time that the exam is offered.

4-hour test session

  • BEFORE you arrive , create your Evolve account
  • Arrive 30 minutes prior to exam start time for check-in.
  • Testing Fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
  • No one admitted after the start of the test.
  • Non-expired, government issued photo ID is REQUIRED
  • Be sure you have read and understood the Test Center Policies found on the HCU Testing website: HC.edu/testing
  • Prohibited items in Testing Room: Cell phones, all watches, recording devices, flash/thumb drives, backpacks, bags
  • No food or drink are allowed, except water in a clear bottle with the label removed.
  • Go to  evolve.elsevier.com
  • Click on “Login,” then select, “Create an account,” and submit the requested personal information.
  • Take care to remember your username and password to use each time you take HESI nursing exams.

Bring the following:

  • Pencil  (Scratch paper will be provided)
  • Calculator – optional.  There is a drop down calculator in the math exam that can be used. No scientific or programmable calculator are allowed. A simple four-function calculator may be used.
  • All Examinees testing at Houston Christian University are responsible for knowing and following all the  Testing Center Policies .

Examinees are checked in one at a time.  EXAMINEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TEST WITHOUT APPROPRIATE IDENTIFICATION.

HCU is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items. You will not be allowed to keep any personal or prohibited items with you while testing. These items must be left in front of room unattended or placed in assigned locker.

No communication is permitted with anyone other than testing staff after the test is begun.

Examinees remain in their assigned seats and raise a hand if assistance is needed.

Examinees are dismissed when they receive a copy of their score report.

Any unclaimed personal items left in the testing room are sent to lost and found, in Brown 281 (Call 281-649-3238  for assistance.)

Other Policies

  • retesting occurs less than 14 days, OR
  • the student has taken the exam more than 2 times, regardless of where, OR
  • scores are older than 3 years

If applying to HCU Linda Dunham School of Nursing: Be aware that taking this exam more than two times or taking this exam less than 14 days after initial exam will violate HCU Linda Dunham School of Nursing’s retest policy.

HCU Testing Services will allow students to register and retake the HESI A2 multiple times because many examinees are applying to other schools with different parameters. It is examinee’s responsibility to know requirements for the schools to which they are applying.

: No refunds are given, so ensure you select the correct test you want to take before you register and pay.

Reschedules:

are not allowed, except with permission from Testing Center Director. Contact  [email protected]  to request a reschedule at least two business days prior to your exam.

Standby testing:

 Standby testing is allowed, but standbys are not guaranteed a seat.  IF there is a seat available at the start time, standbys MAY be allowed to test. Standbys:

  • Must sign in.
  • Bring payment (credit card only) and appropriate ID.
  • Must follow published policies for this exam.
  • Will be admitted at the discretion of the test administrator.

HCU Nursing School FAQs

Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

General: The ATI TEAS, is the pre-requisite for the HCU nursing program . No other exam scores can be substituted to meet this requirement. Anyone may register to take the ATI TEAS at Houston Christian University, whether HCU student or not.

  • The ATI TEAS is a 209 minute 170 question timed exam
  • Anyone may register for and take the ATI TEAS (including non-HCU students/candidates)
  • There is a calculator build into the ATI TEAS (You are restricted from bringing your personal calculator)
  • Reading (64 minutes)
  • Math (54 minutes)
  • Science (63 minutes)
  • English (28 minutes)
  • Reading:  75% or above
  • Math: 75% or above
  • English and Language Usage: 75% or above
  • Science “Proficient”: 58.7% or above
  • The second attempt must be taken more than 14 days after the first attempt.
  • The exams were taken less than 14 days apart.
  • The exams were taken more than 2 times, regardless of the scores or the testing location.
  • Scores are more than 3 years old.
  • HCU only offers the TEAS as an in-person exam on campus and does not offer it for remote or distance proctoring.

HCU Linda Dunham School of Nursing has selected the ATI TEAS exam because it is specifically written as a nursing school entrance exam and has research which correlates performance on this exam with nursing school success. It is our desire to select students who have the most potential for success with nursing school content areas.

  • Click the link for Nursing Exams and choose which test you want to take.
  • HCU charges a $48.50 proctoring fee and ATI Charges $65.00 for the exam coming to a total cost of $113.50
  • You will need your ATI account to purchase the TEAS on the date of testing.
  • Select a date to take the exam on the calendar.  A list of scheduled dates can be found during the registration process.
  • BEFORE you arrive , create your ATI  account
  • Go to atitesting.com
  • Take care to remember your username and password to use each time you take ATI TEAS nursing exams.

Bring the following

  • Valid Credit Card

NOTE: Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCC will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a documented disability.  It is recommended that students request accommodations at least two weeks in advance with Disability Services.  Disability Services requires documentation to support the need for specific accommodations.

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Notice: ONLY the following exams have the option to test virtually via remote proctor, in addition to onsite testing:

  • HESI Admission Assessment Exam (A2) for RN, PN, or HP
  • HESI Admission Assessment Exam with Critical Thinking (A2CT) for RN or PN

First Step:  Check your computer’s compatibility!

Remote exams are offered virtually using Prometric’s ProProctor TM application online. For a remotely proctored exam:

  • You must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone and an internet connection.
  • Your computer must be able to install a lightweight app prior to the test event.

Clock: One analog or digital clock is permitted to be used to track time during testing appointment.

Clock will be inspected thoroughly to meet the following requirements:

•         Must NOT have smart feature functionality

•         Clocks with internet, Bluetooth, audio or video recording capabilities are not permitted

•         Radio and/or other noise functions must be turned off and/or muted

•         Must be placed out of candidate’s reach - cannot be within candidate's immediate testing area (i.e. on desk)

•         Candidate is prohibited from accessing the clock during testing and/or during break(s)

One 8.5x11 whiteboard is allowed to be used during exams. The whiteboard must be clean before the exam begins and wiped clean by the candidate before the exam is over.

You will be able to take the exam online while a Prometric proctor oversees the examination process remotely. 

To confirm that your computer and network will allow testing through ProProctor TM , click here .

To view system requirements, review the check-in process and “Dos & Don’ts”, click here .

Prior to testing visit https://hesiinet.elsevier.com .  Use the click here link in the Compatibility Check for Labs section of the page to complete your device compatibility check. This check should be completed prior to scheduling your testing appointment.

Your Eligibility Number is still required to schedule your exam.

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The HESI (Health Education Systems, Inc.) Admission Assessment (A2) is a computerized exam designed to assess prospective students entering the health science fields. All students applying to an Allied Health competitive admission program must take the HESI A2 exam.

The exam includes seven different sections in the following subjects:

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