Admissions Exam attempts

xklus1ve · Mar 2, 2017

Hello,
Basically I am trying to find my self within pursuing a career as a nurse. I am not 100 percent sure with the Hesi Admissions Exam policy for attempts. Some schools limit how many times you can test. I am not sure if thats only using their school code or in general. Such as it being under your evolve account. As I have read some have retaken the exam three times so I am confused ,and not entierly sure. How many times can the the Hesi be taken? How is it validated? Is it by using the schools codes or by the times attempted within your account? Is there a limit to how many times you can take the Hesi?
I would really appreciate the feedback :)

Hey,

So basically I`ve heard around the same things as you, and I just took mine February 28th,

How many times can the the Hesi be taken?/Is there a limit to how many times you can take the Hesi?:

I was told that wherever you test, with that institution it goes b. All schools will have a different requirement, some schools have unlimited amounts of attempts (although a waiting period may exist) and some schools (like Chamberlain) only allow you to take it twice within a year(or 6 months I`m not sure but I know its twice)

How is it validated? Is it by using the schools codes or by the times attempted within your account?:

You mean as in what score do they take? Not quite sure I understand ..

Living_True · Mar 2, 2017

Hey,
So basically I`ve heard around the same things as you, and I just took mine February 28th,
How many times can the the Hesi be taken?/Is there a limit to how many times you can take the Hesi?:
I was told that wherever you test, with that institution it goes b. All schools will have a different requirement, some schools have unlimited amounts of attempts (although a waiting period may exist) and some schools (like Chamberlain) only allow you to take it twice within a year(or 6 months I`m not sure but I know its twice)
How is it validated? Is it by using the schools codes or by the times attempted within your account?:
You mean as in what score do they take? Not quite sure I understand ..

Excellent that you understood partially what I have been wondering. I have contacted evolve, schools and they either give me different information, or information I already know.

So basically, I just took my exam Feb 14th that was my first attempt ever. I passed. I actually took that exam with the school code for the school I applied to. Now is this Hesi Admissions exam in general, overall just allowed to retake two times ever since there are only 2 versions or how would I retake it after V2.

I know that each program has its requirements some atleast require the limit of two times, but are these limits considered within the school which attempting to apply to or lifetime, regardless of where you are applying. Or are these 2 attempts each program speaks of only allowed for the lifetime of wanting to become a nurse and enter a nursing program. I am not sure if i am making sense.

I am concerned because I already took version 1 ,but I may need to retest for another school as they require an additional section. I have contacted them and even though its my first time testing with their school code since I already took V1 . If I want to apply to their program I would test again using V2, but if I fail V2 would I be able to retest ,and if so what version would I use or would that be my last chance to test for admissions to nursing school period.

Another concern, is if I did retest would I be able to select what scores I want to use for the program (even if its a different school, which i tested with using another school code) The evolve rep I spoke with said I have the option to use the best score as long as its within the validation period that depends on the program I am looking at.

As far as the Hesi entrance exam, and its scores and attempts is my primary concern. I dont know if I only have two chances ,and should use choose wisley to where ,and how I use those attempts. If not would after those two testing sessions my chances of pursuing a nursing career over.

Ex1: I apply to a community college and pass V1, I test again and fail can I choose the V1 scores over the V2.

Ex2: I used both attempts at the community college with their school code. One of my grades was better than the other, but I have to retest completely because all sections must be satisfied in one sitting and I am missing a section . Now I have to test again to fulfill the Hesi exam requirments for another schools program ,but I already did V1 & V2. Would I be able to test again? Would V1& V2 be allowed as a retake because I would be using a new school code?

Ex3: I tested once for the community college using V1 ,but now I am applying for another program that requires an additional section. So I take V2 but do not do well would my previous scores be valid if I find a program with those sections or would they use the most resent scores on my account regardless of the sections.

As far as the waiting periods and all I think thats how you test if thsoe are the programs you are looking for admissions to. I hope I made some sense I know what I want to know ,but do not know how to be exact without causing confusion. If you did know I would appreciate the informations.

If you do not mind have you taken the hesi yet or have you heard about V2. Theu say its the same content ,but different questions. Through the research I have done some say V2 is harder than V1. Also, would you know or have you heard of a good way to review for critical thinking (if applicable to you)

Thank you in advance. Sorry for the length, your response is highly appreciated