HESI A2 ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENT EXAM- SCHOOL OF NURSING

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The HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Exam is a computer-based test used by the Indian River State College 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.

Important Information

HESI A2 exams are only administered to students who have submitted an Indian River State College application to the Practical Nursing (PN), Bridge to RN Program, or the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (RN) Program.
Applicants must test in person.
There is a fee of $60 for the program application, which includes a proctor fee. Additionally, a $51 fee is payable to Elsevier for the HESI A2 exam. (Please note that the price is subject to change)
HESI A2 scores will not be accepted from other schools.
Scores are valid for one year from the date of the most recent test taken. Notify the School of Nursing via email to have previous HESI A2 scores applied to an application: IRSCSONprograminfo@irsc.edu
The exam is three hours long and must be completed in one sitting.
All HESI A2 score reports will be automatically sent to the Indian River State College School of Nursing.

All HESI exams are taken in person at one of the following locations:

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

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

Register for Your HESI A2 Exam

For program, application, or HESI exam refund questions, please email IRSCSONprograminfo@irsc.edu.

For scheduling questions, please email ssaenz@irsc.edu.

If you are having trouble purchasing your HESI exam from Evolve, please visit Evolve Support for assistance.

Click on your program application tab for information on purchasing your HESI exam:

Practical Nursing (PN) or Bridge to RN Program
Associate Science Degree in Nursing (RN) Program

IMPORTANT: These instructions do not apply to the Associate Science Degree in Nursing (RN) Program – refer to that tab for information.

All testing will be administered in person at the Pruitt Campus Building J, Room 216, 500 N.W. California Blvd, Port, St. Lucie, FL 34986.

Step 1: Apply for the Indian River State College Summer 2026 Bridge to RN or PN Program. Application dates are open from October 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.

Step 2: Purchase your HESI Exam from Evolve:

IMPORTANT: If you have approved accommodations from the Student Accessibility Services Department at Indian River State College, contact the Assessment Center at (772) 336-6242 for instructions on purchasing the HESI exam and scheduling a HESI testing appointment.

Visit My Evolve to Redeem your Access Code: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/store?role=student

When you are in your account, follow these instructions to pay for your HESI exam:

Click on Catalog (top right)
Click on Register for Results and Remediation (Bottom right)
Click Register
Click Proceed to Checkout/Redeem (Ignore price and subtotals)
Check that your account information is correct, and click Continue and Submit
Click My Evolve (Top Right)
Click the tab My Other Products (Middle of screen)
Click Student Access
Click Payments (Top Left tab)
Enter Payment ID: 30415

Complete your billing information and proceed to checkout. (Ignore payment due date)

Step 3: Schedule your testing appointment:

All testing is administered at the Port Saint Lucie Campus: click here to schedule: https://calendly.com/pruittassessment/hesiforpruitt

For HESI TUTORING RESOURCES:

Click Here

For TEST ANXIETY RESOURCES:

Click Here

To view your scores:

A score report will be available 24-48 hours online in your Evolve account.

Log in to your Evolve account.

In the “Redeem an Access Code…” box, enter the following course ID: 159640_irsc_3003

Go to my Evolve and click on the course.

Exam Results is a menu option on the left side of the screen.

Fall 2026 applicants – Appointments will be available from April 27, 2026. You will be notified via email once testing is open for scheduling.

For HESI TUTORING RESOURCES:

Click Here

For TEST ANXIETY RESOURCES:

Click Here

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HESI A2 Frequently Asked Questions

What type of photo ID is acceptable?

A photo ID is required to test.

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.

How many questions are on the HESI A2?

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

What is the retest policy of the HESI A2?

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.

If I am applying to both the P.N. and R.N. programs, can I take the test twice per application period?

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

How long are my HESI A2 scores valid?

Scores are valid for one year from the date of the most recent test taken. Notify the School of Nursing via email to have previous HESI A2 scores applied to an application: IRSCSONprograminfo@irsc.edu

(Note: Only Indian River State College HESI A2 exam scores are accepted by the School of Nursing. They will not accept HESI A2 scores from other schools.)

Who needs to take the HESI A2 exam?

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

Is academic integrity important during testing?

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 reapply for any other Indian River State College 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, smartwatches, or any other electronic devices are strictly prohibited.

Am I allowed to use a calculator for the Math portion of the HESI A2 exam?

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.

Does this test contain any experimental test questions?

Yes, the HESI A2 includes 5 experimental questions in each section; however, these questions are not scored.