Rets or Hondros for RN or is there another?? HESI LPN test

I am currently in the LPN program at Hondros. As far as how difficult the RN program would be for you, I think it really just depends on what kind of a student you are, and how organized you are. I have talked to some of the RN students about the program, and they all agree that it is difficult. (Most of them were "A" students in the LPN program and are now "B/C" students.) Hondros loves to throw a ridiculous amount of "projects" on top of everything else that you have to learn for the courses, so maybe that has a lot to do with how difficult they are viewing it. Hondros is expensive, but I think they really do a good job of preparing you for the NCLEX. The only other programs that I have heard anything about are Christ and Good Sam. (I've heard that their programs are excellent as well.)

As for the LPN Hesi test, every school is going to differ on which parts they require you to take. I believe Hondros only requires reading, math, english, and vocabulary. I know it's only 4 parts and they don't require anatomy/physiology. I found the test to be extremely easy, so I would think that having been an LPN for as long as you have, you shouldn't have any problems.

Good Luck!

I almost forgot to mention that there are some Hesi study guides that you can get, but I think you'll find them to be a waste of money. (I did.) You can do an internet search for the Hesi test and find all kinds of study material that way, for free.

Hi Valerie McCoy,

I found the HESI test to be pretty simple. I took it at Bohecker for the RETS Nursing program that they offer there. If you live in the Cincinnati area, there is no reason to drive to Centerville to go to RETS. Bohecker offers their program, exact same thing.

I have the HESI study guide that I paid $35 for. I live in Milford. I'm not sure where you are, but you are welcome to get ahold of me. I'll let you preview the book and if you are interested in buying it, you can give me $10 for it. I wrote in it while working the problems, but I won't be using it anymore. I passed my HESI at Bohecker with a 93%.

Thanks and good luck.

Lisa

Yes, that LPN exit exam you are talking about is covered in my HESI study guide. In addition to the four parts we were talking about (Grammar, Reading, Math, Vocabulary), that one also covers Biology, A & P, and some other science related parts. I've heard it is pretty hard. Just FYI, Bohecker does offer the RETS school of Nursing LPN-RN progra, just so you know. If you live in the Cincinnati are, you won't have to drive so far.

You can let me know if you want to preview that study guide. It is for the entrance and exit HESI tests.

Sorry! I just reread your OP and now realize that I read it too fast the first time! I thought you were talking about the Hesi ENTRANCE test! As for the exit exam, it is a requirement at Hondros for graduation, and some of the students have difficulty with it. I have been told by my professors that it is a lot more difficult than the NCLEX, so you may want to think about investing in a study guide after all.

The exit exam at RETS is 730 to graduate from the LPN program and 850 to get in the RN program. I would not say it was an easy test. Personally I do not believe there was a way to study for it.