[CalypsoRN]

I just took the Hesi and let me tell you it sucked since they just started this the score isn't really high only 750 but still it was a waste of time ugh the worst ever! plus we never even practiced not once on the computer and the book sucked. And you guys know the deal no pass no walking down that isle

[2btmanrn]

Hello, everyone.
Just read all of the your posts. I agree HESI is being utilized inappropriately by the nurisng programs. If you can research the creator of the HESI exam, Sue Morrison, I think. She stated that HESI was created for students and faculties to determine their areas of weakness. She also created the exam to teach the student how to decrease their anxities when taking a computer style examination. She states this exam is a probability exam, a diagnostic tool. It was not meant to punish students.
Well, we all know it does punish students. We also know that we are not learning how to decrease our anxiety when it comes to taking a computer test, but increasing it. The nursing programs are not holding themeselves accountable, only their students.
Honestly, any nursing programs out there who are utilizing HESI and prohibiting students from taking their NCLEX when unsuccessful with HESI proves one thing... They (instructors, deans, chancellors, etc.) are not confident enough in their curriculum. It becomes evident that their teaching methodology is in question. Therefore, they need to use HESI as an escapegoat for their own insufficiencies. Instead of investigating their areas of weakness, its a much easier to blame it on their students.
I strongly feel as students we need to come together and let our voices be heard. We cannot be allowed to be used as stepping stones.

One answer...
Nursing programs must not only advertise their NCLEX passing rate but also their attrition rate. This will signify the true essense of nursing program.

I am graduating in several weeks. It wasn't easy.
We need to come together and speak out about this matter.

For those who have not yet pass HESI, study hard. Don't allow this issue to take over your studies.

For those who have passed HESI...and NCLEX... Lets come together and HELP others.

Maybe through this website we can form some sort of an advocacy group? Maybe some of you know your state rep., governor, etc. and make them aware of what is going on.

Nursing programs have to stop blaming their students, they must also be held accountable.

HESI is a probability exam, it does not base you on your competence as a nurse, like NCLEX does. Two different exams!

Lets network on this.

What do you say?????????

[VetTechingWasEasier]

Isn't that a screwed statistic, pretty much having the students take another version of the NCLEX and only let whoever "passes" sit again?

that's like me having a Marathon Running School. I guarantee that YOU can run 26 miles after you graduate!!!! However, to graduate, you have to run <i>40 miles.</i> Hahahahahha! Unethical? Maybe.

[Proverbs 16:3]

I took the HESI many times in my program for several classes before taking the final one. I don't think the book is helpful. I did a good job acing the tests but i didn't use their book.
I also think it's unfair not to have student's sit for the nclex if they don't get a certain grade on the HESI. There are students who go to schools that don't use the HESI and they take nclex and pass so why should someone else be put at an unfair disadvatage?

And, in terms of schools posting their attrition rate, i couldn't agree any more. I think it's very deceiving when they post only their pass rate, entice people to enroll in the program and then make life in nursing school crazy for them.
I think my school uses the HESI as a way to make sure they keep their 100% pass rate going. That's sad because a little over half of the people didn't pass the final HESI during the first attempt. I pretty much haven't spoken to anyone since i took mine but i heard those who took it the second time had people who didn't pass again. Now, they have to pay about $1500 plus fees to remediate. That's pretty annoying. At least a third try or private remediation is better.