HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Exam
The HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Exam is a computer-based test used by the IRSC School
of Nursing to assess the academic ability of prospective nursing students. The HESI
A2 exam consists of six multiple choice sections (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
and General Knowledge, Basic Math, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and a Learning
Style Assessment). The exam is three hours long.
To study for the HESI A2 exam, click here:
https://irsc.libguides.com/TutoringCenters/HESIA2
All applicants will take the HESI A2 exam in person, at the Assessment Center on Massey
Campus in Fort Pierce or the Assessment Center on Pruitt Campus in Port St. Lucie.
The campus contact information is below:
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 A2 scores will not be accepted from other schools.
Testing Accommodations Information
The Indian River State College Student Accessibility Services Department provide auxiliary
aid services, equipment, reasonable accommodations and academic advisement to students
who self-identify as a person with a documented disability.
Approved accommodations from other organizations (i.e. high schools or other colleges)
are not transferable. Students requesting testing accommodations must receive approval
from the Indian River State College Student Accessibility Services Department prior
to making a HESI testing appointment and/or purchasing the HESI exam. Please note
that the processing time of requests for accommodations may vary. It is important
to plan ahead.
Once approval for testing accommodations is received from the Indian River State College
Student Accessibility Services Department students should contact Sarah Saenz, Assessment
Specialist at (772) 336-6242 to make a HESI testing appointment and for details about
paying for the HESI exam with accommodations.
Below is the link to the Indian River State College Student Accessibility Services
Department webpage and details about applying for testing accommodations: https://irsc.edu/student-resources/student-accessibility-services.html
HESI A2 testing will open for scheduling on June 1, 2025. Please check back on this
page for more details about scheduling.
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).