{"id":1475,"date":"2025-11-19T08:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/testing-center\/?page_id=1475"},"modified":"2025-11-19T08:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:33:11","slug":"hesi-rn-a2-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/testing-center\/hesi\/hesi-rn-a2-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"HESI RN-A2 Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What exams are required to be eligible for the 麻豆社 Nursing program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For generic (pre-licensure) RN applicants, the A2 Admission Exam must be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For LPN-to-RN applicants, both the A2 Admission Exam <strong>and<\/strong> the LPN-to-RN Mobility Exam must be completed. The Nursing department recommends that applicants take the LPN-to-RN Mobility Exam only after they have successfully passed the A2 Admission Exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The admission exam is only one of several steps needed for meeting the eligibility criteria. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/nursing\/\">麻豆社 Nursing program<\/a> page for complete information on eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What is the A2 Admission Exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The HESI A2 Admission Exam is designed to assess a student&#8217;s academic and personal readiness for higher education in a healthcare-related field, such as nursing. The test is an internet-based, timed, multiple choice test evaluating your knowledge in the following content areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>English Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading Comprehension: Provides reading scenarios in order to measure reading comprehension, identifying the main idea, finding meaning of words in context, passage comprehension, making logical inferences, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary and General Knowledge: Contains vocabulary terms that are used commonly in both general spoken English and in the healthcare fields:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar: Contains basic grammar, including parts of speech, important terms and their uses in grammar, commonly occurring grammatical errors, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic Math Skills: Focuses on math skills needed for healthcare fields, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, household measures, general math facts, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biology: Covers biology basics, water, biological molecules, metabolism, cells, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Critical Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critical Thinking: This exam is intended to provide the student with a brief &#8220;snapshot&#8221; of critical thinking ability in usual situations encountered in healthcare settings. The student receives a total score reflective of abilities in five sub-categories: Problem Solving, Biases and Ethical Dilemmas, Argument Analysis, Analysis of Data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">When should I take the exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nursing department strongly recommends that students successfully complete the following courses before taking the A2 Admission Exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English Composition I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermediate Algebra or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry or Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is understood that some students may not have completed all of the above coursework prior to testing. In this case, students are encouraged to use the review materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How long does it take to complete the exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The A2 Admission Exam has a total allotted time of <strong>five hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The individual sub-sections in each exam are not separately timed, so pacing yourself is very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What kind of study materials are there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A review book for the A2 Admission Exam&#8211;Admission Assessment Exam Review 5th Ed., ISBN: 978-0323582261 may be purchased at the Elsevier Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.us.elsevierhealth.com\/\">https:\/\/www.us.elsevierhealth.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How can I prepare for the exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may contact the Union Learning Center to set up an appointment for individual HESI prep sessions for specific areas of concern. To contact the Learning Center, call 636-584-6688, email general_tutoring@eastcentral.edu, or stop in any time during business hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">I took the exam(s) somewhere else. Can I transfer the results to 麻豆社?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Results from exams taken for other institutions are not transferable to 麻豆社.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What is a passing score?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minimum required score to be considered for admission are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A2 Admission Exam:<\/strong> 75% composite score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How many times can I take the exams?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are allowed to take each exam a maximum of <strong>twice within one calendar year<\/strong>. The date of second attempt must be at least 30 days after the date of your first attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How long will my test scores remain valid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your scores will remain valid for two years. If your scores are more than two years old, you must re-take the exam to apply for the 麻豆社 Nursing program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">I changed my mind and no longer want to take the exam. Can I get a refund?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to cancel your appointment, you must contact the appropriate Testing Center at least five business days before your test day to receive a refund. Once the Testing Center confirms your appointment has been canceled, contact the Nursing Department at 636-584-6616 or nursing@eastcentral.edu to arrange a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How can I reschedule my exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to reschedule your appointment for a different day, contact the appropriate Testing Center first. You will then need to re-register using the online form for the new testing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">I didn&#8217;t get the score I wanted. What do I do next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants who wish to re-take the exam are encouraged to speak with a nursing advisor before making a second attempt. The maximum number of times an applicant can take the test in one calendar year is twice, and the Nursing Department recommends applicants wait 30 days after a first attempt to test again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failure to achieve the minimum passing score on the second attempt will disqualify the applicant for admission to the 麻豆社 Nursing program for that admission cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What if I have a disability and require a special accommodation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Requests for special accommodations must be reasonable and arranged prior to your scheduled test. Students must provide all special accommodation documentation to Access Services for review and approval. 麻豆社 will then submit the request to Elsevier, which will review the request to ensure compliance with their testing policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process of applying to 麻豆社 and registering a disability may take several weeks to months, and there may be an additional waiting period of 2 to 4 weeks to arrange your testing date once your accommodations have been approved. We suggest that students requiring special accommodations begin this process as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">I have questions that are not answered on this page. Whom can I contact?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have <strong>questions pertaining to the administration of the HESI exams<\/strong> (e.g., testing rules and procedures, scheduling, etc.), you are welcome to contact the Testing Center at 636-584-6550 or uniontc@eastcentral.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have <strong>questions about taking the exams at the Rolla campus<\/strong>, contact the Rolla Testing Center at 573-466-4076 or rollatc@eastcentral.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have <strong>questions pertaining to exam content<\/strong> (e.g., how to prepare or improve your score) <strong>or any other aspect of the 麻豆社 Nursing program application process<\/strong>, please contact the 麻豆社 Nursing Department at 636-584-6616 or nursing@eastcentral.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What exams are required to be eligible for the 麻豆社 Nursing program? 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