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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 prospective P. N. / 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). Students have three hours to complete the exam. 

All applicants will take the HESI A2 exam in person, at the Assessment Center on Massey Campus in Fort Pierce or at the Assessment Center on Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie:

Massey Campus Assessment Center
Building W, Room 109
3209 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 462-7585

Pruitt Campus Assessment Center
Building J, Room 216
500 N.W. California Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 336-6233

HESI Exam Registration for ADN (RN) Nursing Spring 2025 Program Applicants All students need to register and pay the $55 fee for the HESI. Also, students need to apply for the Indian River State College Spring 2025 ADN Nursing program and pay the $60 IRSC application and test proctoring fee. Both the $55 fee and $60 fee must be completed before making a testing appointment.

For questions or help with registration, please email IRSCSONprograminfo@irsc.edu. Please include your name and use “HESI Help” as the subject of your email.


Test Dates

The test will be offered on select dates and with appointments only. Please schedule your HESI A2 date with the link below. Please only make one testing appointment. All additional testing appointments will be cancelled. Not showing up for a scheduled testing appointment during the same application period will invalidate future appointments.

How to Register to take the HESI A2

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 Proceed to 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.

  • Click My Evolve on the top right page of the screen
  • Click on Student Access
  • Click the Payments tab
  • Enter the Payment ID: 27880 and continue with the billing process until payment is processed.

Step 3: ONLY MAKE ONE TESTING APPOINTMENT. All other appointments will be cancelled.

On the day of your exam, YOU MUST bring with you:

  • Valid Photo ID
  • Your username and password for your Evolve account
  • Proof of payment for both the $55 HESI fee and $60 Indian River State College Application and Proctoring fee. 

HESI A2 Frequently Asked Questions

Students have three hours to complete the exam.

    • 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
Reading Comprehension 55
Vocabulary and General Knowledge 55
Basic Math Skills 55
Biology 30
Anatomy and Physiology 30
Learning Style Assessment 14

Examinees are permitted one attempt per registration period (i.e. one attempt in the fall and one attempt in the summer). Testing attempts not in accordance with this policy will not be used for admission to the Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing programs at Indian River State College. No refund will be provided for multiple test attempts during the same registration period.

No, you are only permitted to take the HESI A2 Exam once per application period. 

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.)

Any student wishing to be considered for the Practical Nursing or Registered Nursing programs at Indian River State College.

Absolutely! Any student who is suspected of any form of academic dishonesty or is acting suspiciously during the HESI A2 exam will be immediately disqualified, lose their exam fee, and forfeit their opportunity to re-apply for any other IRSC Nursing Program. Students are not permitted to have any notes or resources during the exam. They are not allowed to open any other tab(s) on their computer while testing. Cell phones, smart watches or any other electronic device is strictly prohibited. 

The total cost for the HESI A2 is $55. This fee is paid online directly to Elsevier. Please note that there is also a $60 Nursing Program Application and Test Proctoring Fee that must be paid to IRSC prior to testing.  Please bring printed copies of both receipts to the Assessment Center during your HESI testing appointment. 

Students must take the HESI exam in person at Indian River State College. 
 

Yes, the HESI A2 exam has a built-in calculator that will be displayed on your screen. This calculator is the only one you are permitted to use during your HESI A2 exam. All other calculators are prohibited.

Yes, the HESI A2 includes 5 experimental questions in each section, but those questions are not scored.

A score report will be available 48 hours online in your Elsevier account. If you wish to check after exam completion, follow the instructions below.

To find your HESI exam scoring information:

  1. Sign in to your Evolve Account, then click 'HESI Assessment – Student Access'.
  2. Under the 'My Exams' tab locate your exam.
  3. Click 'View Results'.
  4. Click 'Results Report'.

All HESI A2 score reports will be automatically sent to the Indian River State College School of Nursing.

Yes, we have content available to supplement your study schedule available through the Tutoring Center (ASC).

 

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