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 Details for the 2025 Track Two/Advanced Placement and Practical Nursing Program Applicants
All students must register and pay the $55 fee for the HESI. Also, students must apply for the Indian River State College Track Two/Advanced Placement or Practical Nursing programs 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
HESI A2 Exam appointments are available on select dates and by appointment only. To
avoid disappointment, scheduling your HESI A2 exam early in the application period
is recommended. Please note that future appointment schedules are not guaranteed. Once
the appointment schedule is full, we cannot accommodate additional appointments.
Not attending a scheduled testing appointment or making multiple appointments during
the same application period will invalidate future appointments.
Please schedule your HESI A2 date using the link below.
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. Sign in with your username and password, or create one by filling in the fields. Note: Your username will be auto-generated and a combination of your first initial, 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: 28547and continue with the billing process until payment is processed.
Step 3: ONLY MAKE ONE TESTING APPOINTMENT. All other appointments will be canceled.
- To SCHEDULE your test appointment at Pruitt Campus in Port Saint Lucie. Use this link: https://calendly.com/pruittassessment/hesiforpruitt
(The majority of the testing appointments will be available at the Pruitt Campus.)
- To SCHEDULE your test appointment at Massey Campus in Fort Pierce, use this link: https://calendly.com/masseyassessment/hesi
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.
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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 |
---|---|
Reading Comprehension | 55 |
Vocabulary and General Knowledge | 55 |
Basic Math Skills | 55 |
Biology | 30 |
Anatomy and Physiology | 30 |
Learning Style Assessment | 14 |
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.)
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.
Yes, we have content available to supplement your study schedule available through the Tutoring Center (ASC).