HELP! Bombed the HESI Entrance Test

[alphadog0228]

I took the HESI pre-entrance test today and BOMBED scoring 72.5%. I need a minimum of 77% to even be considered for the program.

I got the Elsevier review book and studied for 10 days. I took the 4 practice tests in the back of the book but I dont think it helped enough. There were questions on the practice tests that were not covered in the review chapters.

I got a 68% on the Math (improper fractions killed me) and had trouble with the Bio section. I did OK on the AP part but there were questions I didnt know even though I studied the review book. I completed AP I this

Fall (got a B+) and I am registered for AP II starting in two weeks. I passed Algebra I and II with a B+.

I am frustrated. I am a 3.6 GPA in the pre-nursing classes, I work a full-time job and a part-time job as a Nurse Assistant in the ER (16 hours a week) to make me more competitive when I apply. I go to school two nights as week to complete the pre-reqs. I am a returning student after 20 years and I truly want to be a nurse. The clinical experience in the ER I love and I have learned a great deal in a short period of time

Does anyone have any advice on how to better prepare for the re-take test? I have two weeks to get ready and this re-take is my last shot for me to apply for the Fall 2009 class. You can only take the test twice in one

application year.

Thanks for your help and guidance

[1GoodNurse316]

How did you end up doing on the exam?

[szgg07]

Same here. Failed it the first time, but got an 88.8% this time. :)

[AddisonLawrence03]

what type of A&P questions are asked on the HESI?

[Streamline2010]

https://sites.google.com/site/apinnerworkings/home has this https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxhcGlubmVyd29ya2luZ3N8Z3g6M2QxMjgzZGRiYWFmOTU4YQ and other free stuff.

I have the HESI A2 guide around here, someplace. I'll try to take a look at that section later today. Might be tomorrow, though.

[Angsturdy]

Alphadog, I took the HESI a few months ago. I made an 82 overall. I studied from the end of July through until I took it in Sept. I really think you need that much time to absorb all the info...even if it's reviewing the material over and over. I think I remember reading at the beginning of the study guide to give yourself as much study time as possible. I also pulled out my old physiology and anatomy books to help me review certain sections. I'm not sure if this will help but I think more study time may help you out. I also purchased a math review book by Kaplan called Math for Nurses which walked me through a lot of the types of problems that were on the test and explain in-depth on how to work them out. I know I wouldn't have passed the math section if it weren't for that book! Good luck to you!

[Britt_Marie]

I failed the HESI A2 Biology and Chemistry..do you have any advice? some of the questions were stuff that was not even close to being in the HESI study guide by evolve. I have one more chance to take it Friday and I am so worried.

[1GoodNurse316]

I did not have to take the Chemistry part, but did well on the Biology. I looked over my notes from A&P. Know the cell and it's structures and their functions. There was something about plant vs. Human cells so review photosynthesis. Also meosis and mitosis. Use the study guide as just that, a guide. Then go into your notes and review. The test is not supposed to be the same the next time around, but should be similar, so brush up on anything you remember. Also, google HESI, I found a lot of good advice from several sites prior to my test. Good luck!

[DarkLotus]

Has anyone taken both the HESI and TEAS? Some schools I am applying for require TEAS and one requires the HESI. I'm getting a study guide for the TEAS soon but should I get one for the HESI too? Is there an online studyguide and quizzes like the one for TEAS through the ATI website or are there only books to study for the HESI?

[katehensley, BSN, RN]

does anybody know how the physics section is? My college requires it and I've never taken it!!!

[ibarradas21]

Hi everybody! Happy New Year! I just took my HesiA2 at Broward College Central Campus and I aced it with 91.20%, I got 100% in Anatomy & Physiology!. I am so so so Happy. On monday I will submit my app. for May. Cheers! :-)

[RN_chick]

Hey there, Can anybody please tell me HESI's exam format? I will be taking Math, Reading and Vocabulary and general knowledge. Are they all multiple choices questions including math?? please help. I will be taking at temple college in TX.

[tscott2082]

Do you have any advise on the Anatomy & Physiology section? I have to retake that one as well as the Bio section. I take it this Thursday.. please help!