So I passed the Hesi!!!!! I'm so happy I could cry......actually I did cry! Everyone's advice on here was so helpful that I thought I would provide some information about my testing experience. First some background: I am applying for the nursing program at Glendale Community College in Glendale, Az. I took the hesi at the Rio Communiversity in Surprise. Its great there because it is usually empty and until the day I tested I've never had an issue. My issue almost made me have a heart attack. I took the math portion first because a lot of people said to face my fears head on. After completing the math portion and moving on to the reading my computer froze but the timer kept going! It was the scariest and most nerve wracking thing I think I have ever been through. The proctor at Rio had to call evolve and have my test reset after calling IT and getting my computer to work........an hour later I was given the minutes I lost and was able to keep going. I think this plus the fact that I was so frustrated made me want to speed through the rest of the test just to get out of there. All in all I'm very happy with my results.
My scores: Math: 92%
My advice: brush up on fractions, decimals, basic algebra, ratios and proportions, household measurements and conversions, and general math (adding, subtracting, multiplying, division).
Language composite score: 89%
Breakdown of language composite score:
Grammar: 86%
My advice: study the grammar section of the hesi study guide.
Vocabulary: 92%
My advice: study the words from the hesi study guide in the vocab section as well as the words from the a&p section. The A&P section is not a requirement at my school, but I read that a lot of words from both sections were included, and they were!!!
Reasding comprehension: 89%
My advice: test yourself on implications, conclusions, understanding on the material you read and meaning/word use.
Critical thinking and personality tests there is no studying for, just answer honestly and use common sense.
I have created a bunch of flashcards on quizlet that helped me a ton. There is an app for phones and tablets to make it easier to study them. These helped me a ton. Especially with the vocab. They have cool games and quizzes that will help with learning the words!!
Sorry this post is long, but I'm hoping to help someone just as some of you helped me!!!! Can't wait to drop off my application!! Good luck to those of you waiting to take the test!!!!!! :)
