HESI exam

Good Luck!

Sand Dollar, If I were you, I would probably ask if I could take the test next month. But, I don't know whether or not they will allow you to. Jeff told me I could not take the test unless I was applying for October. He said if they do get a spot for me in October, I have to be willing to start. However, it sounds like it is extremely unlikely I will get into October. It doesn't hurt to ask, though. The worst that may happen is they will say no. Good luck!

Heather... Just wanted to wish you good luck with your test tomorrow!

Thank you both for your well wishes. I will let you know how it goes!

Dana

Hi Sand Dollar and Heather,

Heather, I hope everything went well with the test. It was great that we got to meet each other, even though it was brief. I am anxious to hear what you thought of the test!

Sand Dollar, I actually did very well on the test. I found the most difficult section to be the vocabulary. I took medical terminology, but I really don't think it helped at all. Many of the words are words that you pick up from a medical environment. I think just studying the study guide that DSON gave me helped. I remember seeing several of the words in there. I would not have known them otherwise.

It looks like I will be going in January. However, I still have to apply in July. I just will not have to take the test.

Dana

That's great Dana! I'm glad it went well for you. Do you have any tips about the test? I am a little worried about the math, I am taking Algebra 121 in the fall but its been 20 years since I took it last - yup, I am old. lol

I won't worry about taking the test early, I'll use the time to brush up on my algebra and go through the couple study guides I have.

Thanks for all the info, I look forward to hearing the news in July.

Sand Dollar, Sounds like you and I are about the same age!!! So, I guess we are both old! I had Algebra twenty years ago, but am retaking it again this summer. Do not worry about the math. There is absolutely no algebra on the test. It is just basic math. If you are like my friend and I, we just needed to brush up on fractions and ratios. The study guide DSON gives you, is very good. I really think you will do fine. The test is a very basic test. The biggest tip I feel I could give you, is to study the guide that DSON gives you especially the vocabulary words, also the grammar section. I feel that several of the test questions came directly off of what was in the book. I studied some from a study guide on a website and I don't think that helped me as much as the study guide that DSON gave me.

Where are you taking your classes in the fall? I will be going to Front Range.

Dana

Dana - Its SO nice to have met someone the same age and pursuing the same dreams, you can whine about kids and school and hubbies and the person understands, lol. I laughed when I read the part about fractions...I just did a pre-test and that was the part I had to reveiw, go figure.

I will order the book online and definitely do the vocab, very good to know, thank you! Is the book you are using the same one Heather is using? Is it Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Exam Review (978-1416056355), I want to make sure I get the correct one!

I have been taking my pre-reqs through ccconline - absolutely love it! My home college is Pueblo, but we are only down here temporarily and will be moving back home to Brighton this August.

Heather - how did your test go?

Yes, that is the same book I used. Just study that and I am sure you will do great on the test!!!

Hi Ya'll!!!

Well I plan on entering the April BSN program. I took the Hesi in April, and I have to retake the vocab. I did find it the most difficult, and it was the area I had that hardest time. I've taken Medical Term. -- but just a few basic skill from there helped.. not much...

As far as study guides... I also bought the Kaplan one.. because i was really freaking out over the test...
the test was much easier that what was in the study guides, and all words where in sentences. (i'll be glad to tell you more if you like) i didn't like the evolve one all so much... however, after taking the test, the vocab words in the areas are important, i did see many of thoes words. (don't just study the ones in the vocab secstion, there are ones in the science part too more with bio.

Math was lots of fractions, and few english-metric converstions. brush up on that..

Reading was alright-- long...

as far as the flash cards.. i read so much .. don't waste your money...

Umm personaly I did not like the testing area, i felt like a cramed fish in a can. and right next to the break room! I only missed the vocab by 4-5 points.. soo i really think that had some affect on me... I can't stand distractions when i'm taking a test like that.

As far as.. october, I was going to go in the asn... but well thats full, I'm closer in my classes for the bsn anyways.. so i'll be trying to get into the april one.. Kelly told me when i finished my test they where only going to take 30 students, and then 6 on a back up... but its alot harder now... than it was a while ago, also its a good thing they got there accrediation!!

soo.. I'll talk to you ladies later...

btw, i re-test vocab on the 29th of may... I was tomorrow, but i don't have a rush!...

Hi Texanmomma,

Sorry you did not pass the vocab section. I agree it was challenging. There were a couple of words I just did not know. And, quite a few basic A & P words. But, I just remembered them from my A & P class.

As for the testing room. I really think they need to improve that. It is very distracting having people walk through while you are testing. Also, that room is HOT. Anyone taking the test in the future should be aware that the room is quite warm. So, don't dress too warmly.

Good luck when you re-take the test. I am sure you will pass.

So did you get in? and what program are you shooting for?