HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Exam
The HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Exam is a computerized test used by the IRSC School of Nursing to assess the academic ability of perspective P.N. and R.N. students. The HESI A2 is a multiple-choice exam consisting of six sections (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Basic Math, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and a Learning Style Assessment). It takes approximately four hours to complete. Only students who have submitted applications for the Practical Nursing and/or Associate Degree Nursing programs should register for this test.
All applicants will take the HESI A2 exam in person, at one of the Indian River State College Campus Libraries listed below:
Massey Campus Library
3209 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 462-7600
Pruitt Campus Library
500 N.W. California Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 336-6380
HESI Exam Registration
For all students who have applied to the Practical Nursing or Associate Degree Nursing Programs, review the HESI registration tutorial.
- Submit your application on or before September 15, 2022.
- Use the following steps to create an Evolve account and register for HESI Student
Access:
- Visit https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/
- Choose: I am a student.
- Under the box that says HESI Secured Exams, click on the link Register for Distance Testing
- Click on the blue Register button. This will take you to My Cart.
- Click the blue Checkout/Redeem button at the bottom of the page.
- Now, you will either create an account or sign into an existing one. Either sign in with your username and password or create one now by filling in the fields. Note: Your username will be auto generated and will be a combination of your first initial, your last name, and a number or series of numbers.
- Register and pay for your HESI Exam by using this link. Payment ID: 24340
- Reserve your seat at one of the testing locations using this link.
Please note: You must register yourself for the exam, as the School of Nursing staff will not be able to do it for you. If you have any trouble registering for the HESI Exam, please email IRSCSONprograminfo@irsc.edu with the subject line “HESI Help” with your name and Student ID number.
Test Dates
The test will be offered on select dates only. If a date is not allowing you to click on it, please choose a date and location that will.
- There are 30 spots at each location. Appointments will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
- You must register for a testing appointment ONE WEEK prior to the testing date.
On the day of your exam, please bring with you:
- Valid Photo ID
- The confirmation email you received after scheduling your exam
- Your username and password for your Elsevier account
HESI A2 Frequently Asked Questions
The HESI A2 Exam is approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes.
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- Current Driver’s License with Photo
- Current Federal, State, County or Municipality issued ID with photo (includes U.S. Military ID)
- Current Alien Registration Card (Green Card) with photo
- Current Passport with recent photo
- Passport Card
- Current High School ID
- Current Indian River State College ID Card
If an ID has an expiration date, it is no longer valid after that date. Also, once an ID is broken into more than one piece or has been cut, it is no longer valid. An ID printed on paper, photo paper or cardboard cannot be accepted for testing.
| Sections | Number of Test Items | Alloted Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 55 | 60 |
| Vocabulary and General Knowledge | 55 | 50 |
| Basic Math Skills | 55 | 50 |
| Biology | 30 | 25 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 30 | 25 |
| Learning Style Assessment | 14 | 15 |
HESI A2 scores are valid for one year prior to the deadline date and may be taken only once every application period.
(Note: Only IRSC HESI A2 exam scores are accepted by the School of Nursing. They will not accept HESI A2 scores from other schools.)
Step 1: Create an Evolve Account
Use the following steps to create an Evolve account and register for HESI Student Access:
- Visit https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/
- Choose: I am a student.
- Under the box that says HESI Secured Exams, click on the link Register for Distance Testing
- Click on the blue Register button. This will take you to My Cart.
- Click the blue Checkout/Redeem button at the bottom of the page.
- Now, you will either create an account or sign into an existing one. Either sign in with your username and password or create one now by filling in the fields. Note: Your username will be auto generated and will be a combination of your first initial, your last name, and a number or series of numbers.
Step 2: REGISTER and PAY for your HESI Exam by using this link:
https://service.elsevier.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2445/p/10912/supporthub/hesi/related/1/
Step 3: SCHEDULE your test using this link: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/HESIA2forSpring2023@mailirsc.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/
To find your HESI exam scoring information:
- Sign in to your Evolve Account, then click 'HESI Assessment – Student Access'.
- Under the 'My Exams' tab locate your exam.
- Click 'View Results'.
- Click 'Results Report'.
All HESI A2 score reports will be automatically sent to the Indian River State College School of Nursing.
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