Can I pass the HESI with only 2 weeks to study???

203bravo, MSN, APRN · Dec 1, 2017

Hard to say -- but I would suggest that based on the exam sections that you will be required to take for your program. Such as, if you only need to take the reading comprehension, grammar, and math sections, then two weeks would be an abundance of time to review and brush up on those areas. However, if it's been a while since you took A&P and life sciences (such as biology), and you may require a little deeper review and study, then two weeks may be pushing it.

Since your post states that you MUST take your first attempt prior to the end of December, then you really have nothing to lose.. go ahead and schedule the exam and start your review immediately. Make a plan on the areas that you need to study and set a specific amount of time every day that is devoted to study time and stick to it. You'll be surprised at how quickly information comes back to your immediate recall.

Best of luck.

guest517 · Dec 1, 2017

I agree with the previous poster, some schools do require you to test on A&P or Chemistry as well, and you might need much more time to study since those subjects are more complex. My school only tests on Reading, Grammar, and Math, and I studied for 3-4 days prior to taking the exam and passed with flying colors. The math is very basic, and so is the reading and grammar portions. But I know for a fact that I would've studied much more in advance if I were to be tested on A&P.

Apple-Core, ASN, BSN, RN · Dec 2, 2017

It depends on what is expected of you. In my area, we "only" had to do math and English. Other areas expect all the sciences. If it's just English and Math, you should be good, IMO.

JePierreB, ADN, RN · Dec 2, 2017

I believe so. I had two weeks to study for the HESI A2, but I only focused on material I struggled with, such as Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, and Vocabulary. For Anatomy, Physiology, and Biology, I created notes and watched a lot of videos. I also looked at different posts on here about what to study for the HESI A2, which helped. It also depends on who you are as a person and how much time you can devote to studying. I also purchased the HESI A2 PocketPrep App, and it helped as well.

Amberrae, BSN · Dec 2, 2017

If you're good at what you're being tested in, you should do fine with only two weeks to study. As everyone else mentioned, I suggest you focus on your weakest topics.

Beckylydon · Dec 2, 2017

Did you like the pocket prep app? I've seen some out there. But it's hard to tell which ones are the good ones!

Tprofitt, BSN · Dec 2, 2017

Two weeks is fine. The HESI is pretty generalized, so the material you should know. Unless you took the subjects years ago, I think you will be surprised when you see how easy it is.

JePierreB, ADN, RN · Dec 3, 2017

Beckylydon said:

Did you like the pocket prep app? I've seen some out there. But it's hard to tell which ones are the good ones!

I liked it but wished I had used it longer. I was a bit hesitant to buy it, but I did, and it was helpful. It provides a lot of questions, so it gives more study material.

allisonnn317 · Dec 3, 2017

I literally did not study for the HESI and got 95%; you'll be fine! It's surprisingly easy. Half the math section was just simple calculations that you could literally do on a calculator in 2 seconds.

DrTango · Dec 5, 2017

If you did well in school, and have good test-taking skills, then you'll do fine with HESI. Good luck!

OhHellsBells · Dec 5, 2017

Yes! I was required to take all areas of the HESI to be considered for the school I went to. With two weeks to study, I bought the HESI admissions test study booklet at Barnes and Noble (I think it was $20). I poured over it and did as many practice tests online as I could. I passed with a 95%. You can do it!