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Oct 16, 2008 03:57 PM

I'M CONFUSED: Is HESI mandatory for NY State NCLEX?


I've been getting mixed responses. My school (which was in NJ) says I must take the exit exam. But they do not say anything about NY state laws. Some people in NY are telling me that it isn't..but the people that tell me aren't nurses.

So I wanted to ask anyone here who can help me out I'd appreciate it greatly!

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from mume2mykidz
Old Oct 16, 2008, 04:50 PM

Default Re: I'M CONFUSED: Is HESI mandatory for NY State NCLEX?
not sure but I am in NJ and at my school we took the exit test but basically because they wanted to keep track of how we were doing,we did 5 Hesi exams that the school choose and the last was a mix of all subjects,but I didn't think it was mandatory to graduate or even take NCLEX ,people did 600 to 1000 for scores,mine were 900's.
now waiting to sit for NCLEx
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from jazzybee36201
Old Oct 16, 2008, 05:42 PM

Im in Alabama and it probably is totally different from NY, but taking the HESI was a requirement to completing the nursing program. We were required to take it until we made at least 850 on the test, or up to 3 times, whichever happened first. If you did not pass the third time supplemental classes would be offered to help you prepare for the upcoming NCLEX.
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from Silverdragon102
Old Oct 16, 2008, 06:16 PM

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If the school requires HESI before they will graduate you then you have no choice to do it as they will not release your transcripts which you will need for licensure application and to sit the NCLEX
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from coconutty
Old Oct 16, 2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverdragon102 View Post
If the school requires HESI before they will graduate you then you have no choice to do it as they will not release your transcripts which you will need for licensure application and to sit the NCLEX
thanks everyone...

i already have an official transcript and diploma. i thought i could send it in and see what the the state ed. dept. says?
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from Silverdragon102
Old Oct 16, 2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by coconutty View Post
thanks everyone...

i already have an official transcript and diploma. i thought i could send it in and see what the the state ed. dept. says?
The thing is you can't send them if that is what you are thinking. Any transcripts has to go directly from your school or at least you can collect and send but must be in a sealed envelope with the school stamp.
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from pagandeva2000
Old Oct 16, 2008, 11:26 PM

Default Re: I'M CONFUSED: Is HESI mandatory for NY State NCLEX?
I am hearing that more schools in New York are requiring the HESI exam now moreso than they did in 2005/2006. As SilverDragon stated, you cannot graduate, nor will your transcripts be sent to the BON until you complete ALL program requirements.
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from eagertostart1
Old Oct 18, 2008, 11:42 PM

Default Re: I'M CONFUSED: Is HESI mandatory for NY State NCLEX?
Originally Posted by coconutty View Post
I've been getting mixed responses. My school (which was in NJ) says I must take the exit exam. But they do not say anything about NY state laws. Some people in NY are telling me that it isn't..but the people that tell me aren't nurses.

So I wanted to ask anyone here who can help me out I'd appreciate it greatly!
Most schools want you to take an exit exam so they'll know how you'll do on the NCLEX. I'm from NY and I did not take a HESI but the school had their own exam and they would not send the transcripts until we took the exam. I'm not sure about this but the a friend of mine called the Dept of Ed and they told her that only transcripts mailed directly from the school were accepted.

Good luck though.
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from coconutty
Old Oct 19, 2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by eagertostart1 View Post
Most schools want you to take an exit exam so they'll know how you'll do on the NCLEX. I'm from NY and I did not take a HESI but the school had their own exam and they would not send the transcripts until we took the exam. I'm not sure about this but the a friend of mine called the Dept of Ed and they told her that only transcripts mailed directly from the school were accepted.

Good luck though.
thank you...that's the same deal with my school. I guess i'll be taking the HESI!
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from eagertostart1
Old Oct 20, 2008, 11:08 AM

Default Re: I'M CONFUSED: Is HESI mandatory for NY State NCLEX?
You'll do fine, they won't prevent you from taking the NCLEX, but it'll give you an indication of your chances of passing the nclex. my school would not issue the transcripts unless we scored a 80% probability of passing.
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