Hesi A2 and Hesi A2 W/Critical Thinking
Evolve Reach Admission Assessment 鈥 (HESI A2 or HESI A2 w/ Critical Thinking)
General
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 91影视 Christian University, whether 91影视 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)
- 91影视 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)
- The 91影视 Nursing Program requires a Score of 85% or better in. No other sections are required.
- Math
- Grammer
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Reading Comprehension
Registration Instructions
- Click the Register Online聽button in the top right corner or click this聽听濒颈苍办.
- 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. 聽A list of聽scheduled dates can be found below.
- Fill out your billing information and hit register when finished. You should receive an email containing聽your receipt and information about your exam date.
- Additional Information
- Testing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- 91影视 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聽may also be taken at any Prometric Testing Center, which offers a four-hour test session.
Exam Descriptions
HESI A2 consists of聽seven academic聽exams and two personality style assessments listed below. Individual exams are not timed, but the test session is timed.聽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.聽Examinees have access to all exams listed below and聽are responsible for taking the correct exam(s) and adhering to the requirements established by the schools to which they are applying. [91影视 requires only exams marked with an asterisk.] Only exams that are started are scored.
| Exam |
Description |
#听颈迟别尘蝉 |
| 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. |
47 |
| Vocabulary & General Knowledge |
Contains vocabulary terms used commonly in both general English speaking and in the health care fields. |
50 |
| Grammar* |
Contains basic grammar, including parts of speech, important terms and their uses in grammar, commonly occurring grammatical errors, etc. |
50 |
| Basic Math Skills* |
Focuses on math skills needed for health care field, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, household measures, general math facts, etc. |
50 |
| Biology |
Covers biology basics, water, biological molecules, metabolism, cells, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, etc. |
25 |
| Chemistry |
Contains test items that cover matter, chemical equation, and reactions, the periodic table, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, chemical bonding, etc. |
25 |
| Anatomy & Physiology* |
Provides coverage of general terminology and anatomical structures and systems. |
25 |
| Personality Profile |
Uses concepts related to introversion and extroversion to classify the student鈥檚 personality style |
15 |
| Learning Style |
Assesses the preferred learning style of the applicant and offers test-taking and study tips suited to the learning style. |
14 |
Note: HESI A2 with Critical Thinking license is also available (only difference is critical thinking component and it cost $5 more than A2 license).
Scores
Examinees testing at 91影视 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 91影视 Linda R. Dunham School of Nursing.
After exam license is closed,聽Elsevier emails examinee scores聽to the email address associated with the established Evolve account.聽Examinees may contact Elsevier Evolve at 1-800-950-272 to make arrangements for聽score report to be sent another university; Elsevier assesses a聽 fee聽for each test score report.
Test Preparation
Review related class notes and/or nursing entrance exam review books by HESI and other publishers.聽 . 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:
Review of content related to missed items is available at聽聽for those retaking the exam (Examinee聽will receive an email notification from Elsevier after exam license is closed).
Testing Schedule
Deadline to register:聽48 hours聽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聽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 91影视 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聽
- Click on 鈥淟ogin,鈥 then聽select, 鈥淐reate聽an account,鈥 and聽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
- Non-expired, government issued photo ID is REQUIRED
- Pencil聽 (Scratch paper will be provided)
- Calculator 鈥 optional.聽 There is a聽drop down calculator in the聽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 91影视 Christian University are responsible for knowing and following all the聽Testing Center Policies.
Examinees are checked in one at a time.聽 EXAMINEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TEST WITHOUT APPROPRIATE IDENTIFICATION.
91影视 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聽staff after the test is begun.
Examinees remain in their assigned seats and raise a hand if assistance is聽needed.
Examinees聽are dismissed聽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听for assistance.)
Other Policies
91影视 Retesting:
91影视 Linda R. Dunham School of Nursing policy only allows students to take this exam two times. The second attempt must be at least 14 days after the initial exam. 91影视 will not consider HESI A2 score IF
- 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 91影视 Linda R. 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 91影视 Linda R. Dunham School of Nursing鈥檚 retest policy.
91影视 Testing Services will allow students to register and retake the HESI A2聽multiple times because many examinees are applying to other schools with different parameters. It is examinee鈥檚 responsibility to know requirements for the schools to which they are applying.
Refunds
:聽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聽testing@HC.edu聽to request a reschedule at least two business days prior to your exam.
Standby testing
聽Standby testing is allowed, but standbys are not guaranteed a seat.聽 IF there is a聽seat available at the start time, standbys聽MAY be allowed to test. Standbys:
- Must sign in.
- Bring payment (credit card only) and appropriate ID.
- Must follow聽published policies聽for this exam.
- Will be admitted at the discretion of the test administrator.
91影视 Nursing School FAQs
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
General: The ATI TEAS, is the pre-requisite for the 91影视 nursing program . No other exam scores can be substituted to meet this requirement. Anyone may register to take the ATI TEAS at 91影视 Christian University, whether 91影视 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-91影视 students/candidates)
- There is a calculator build into the ATI TEAS (You are restricted from bringing your personal calculator)
- The ATI TEAS consists of four multiple choice sections:
- Reading (64 minutes)
- Math (54 minutes)
- Science (63 minutes)
- English (28 minutes)
- A minimum score of 75% or better is required for passing the ATI TEAS for 91影视 Nursing.
- Reading:聽 75% or above
- Math: 75% or above
- English and Language Usage: 75% or above
- Science “Proficient”: 58.7% or above
- Only Two Attempts are allowed to achieve the minimum score of 75
- The second attempt must be taken more than 14 days after the first attempt.
- The Scores will not be considered if:
- 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.
- 91影视 only offers the TEAS as an in-person exam on campus and does not offer it for remote or distance proctoring.
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.
Registration Instructions
- Click the Register Online聽button in the top right corner or click this聽听濒颈苍办.
- Click the link for Nursing Exams and choose which test you want to take.
- 91影视 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. 聽A list of scheduled dates can be found during the registration process.
- Fill out your billing information and hit register when finished. You should receive an email containing聽your receipt and information about your exam date.
- Additional Information
- Testing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- BEFORE you arrive, create your ATI聽 account
- Arrive聽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 91影视 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
- Click on 鈥淟ogin,鈥 then聽select, 鈥淐reate聽an account,鈥 and聽submit the requested personal information.
- Take care to remember your username and password to use each time you take ATI TEAS nursing exams.
Bring the following
- Non-expired, government issued photo ID is REQUIRED
- Valid Credit Card
- Pencil聽 (Scratch paper will be provided)
- All Examinees testing at 91影视 Christian University are responsible for knowing and following all the聽Testing Center Policies.
Examinees are checked in one at a time.聽 EXAMINEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TEST WITHOUT APPROPRIATE IDENTIFICATION.
91影视 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聽staff after the test is begun.
Examinees remain in their assigned seats and raise a hand if assistance is聽needed.
Examinees聽are dismissed聽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听for assistance.)
- Must sign in.
- Bring payment (credit card only) and appropriate ID.
- Must follow聽published policies聽for this exam.
- Will be admitted at the discretion of the test administrator.
91影视 Nursing School FAQs
NOTE: Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, CCC will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a documented disability.聽 It is recommended that students request accommodations at least two weeks in advance with Disability Services.聽 Disability Services requires documentation to support the need for specific accommodations.