Nursing Students HESI
Published Aug 6, 2003
what was your score?
debsuztx
49 Posts
Okay, I need some advice, suggestions, comments, etc. I took a practice test on my HESI CD tonight and after I took it I made like a 59% on it. OMG, there were twenty million questions on Chemotherapy drugs, and lots of medications that I didn't know the side effects for. We are currently having our Review this week, which ends tomorrow, with the test being on Monday (4/17). Feeling really anxious about it. We've been doing practice questions in class, which are SO easy compared to the ones on the CD. Just don't know what to expect for the real test. Any test taking tips/strategies, etc. for this test? Felt okay about test (well as okay as I can feel) before I took the test on the CD. Just hoping if I keep taking the tests on the CD, I will get better at answering these types of questions.
Please help!!!
THANKS SO MUCH!
smilin_gp
392 Posts
Okay, I need some advice, suggestions, comments, etc. I took a practice test on my HESI CD tonight and after I took it I made like a 59% on it. OMG, there were twenty million questions on Chemotherapy drugs, and lots of medications that I didn't know the side effects for. We are currently having our Review this week, which ends tomorrow, with the test being on Monday (4/17). Feeling really anxious about it. We've been doing practice questions in class, which are SO easy compared to the ones on the CD. Just don't know what to expect for the real test. Any test taking tips/strategies, etc. for this test? Felt okay about test (well as okay as I can feel) before I took the test on the CD. Just hoping if I keep taking the tests on the CD, I will get better at answering these types of questions. Please help!!!THANKS SO MUCH!
Go over the Saunders pharmacology mini-sections and take the chapter review quizzes.
avery
135 Posts
I took the hesi exit a few weeks ago. I got an 1150. It was hard and I wasn't sure if I would pass or fail until it was scored at the end. I hear for most people, NCLEX is easier.
Avery
May 13, 2006! Graduation!!!!!!:balloons:
JMone
5 Posts
I took the hesi exit a few weeks ago. I got an 1150. It was hard and I wasn't sure if I would pass or fail until it was scored at the end. I hear for most people, NCLEX is easier. Avery May 13, 2006! Graduation!!!!!!:balloons:
WOW, an 1150.....congrats to you squeeky!!
purp4sh
6 Posts
That's great an 1150 is far higher than what anyone in my class scored.
Dink75
31 Posts
Relax! I kept scoring in the 50-60% range on the HESI CD's. I was worrying myself sick. I had always scored above 1000 on the regular HESI tests at the end of each semester. I was beginning to think that I would never be able to pass the Comprehensive HESI before graduation with what I was scoring on the CD. I ended up with a 1026 on the final (93%). Woo hoo! Those CD's are much harder than the actual test. They are made that way to help you prepare. If you scored well on the practice, you might not study as hard.
klone, MSN, RN
14,798 Posts
Yes, I got an 1148, and I thought it was the hardest test I've ever taken, and I didn't look at the computer screen for my score for a few moments, because I was sure I did poorly. I too have heard that the NCLEX is easier in comparison.
pendragon1980
28 Posts
I just took the HESI today and I'll share my stats. We did not have to pass HESI to graduate but it was mandatory we take it.
I got 1009 and took it cold (not studying), which converted to a 93%, I assume this is the estimated chance I will pass boards on the first try.
There is a 2nd number, 85.something, which my instructor tells me is my standing in the nation? As in I did better than 85% and worse than 15%.
I'm still going to study like mad for boards, though. I have a test taking skills lab tommorrow and a online content review course lined up.
But it was nice to know today that I will probably pass NCLEX.
7 more days!
Pendragon
TraumaRN36
3 Posts
Yes i took the HESI we didnt have to get a certain grade it was just to supposely help benefit us. I dotn really remember my score i know it wasnt good, but i will tell you what the HESI was the not worth my money. I didnt seem to help at at all. I took the boards and passed no problem with no help from HESI.
MMARN, BSN, RN
914 Posts
I am a first semester student and I have to take the HESI four times. The first three don't count against me. In my fourth semester, I have to take it and it determines if I pass the program. I'm freaking out right now b/c my first HESI is next Wednesday and I don't have an idea what to expect.
cynt77
90 Posts
I took the Hesi today and I made an 848....I was so bombed!!! I missed passing by one question!!!!:angryfire But you know what I am not going to sweat it everyone takes it cold (well at least in my class) we had presentations to do, speeches, and we have finals coming up on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday. WHO has time to study for this!!! This is my one gripe about nursing school...We have soooo much to do in so little time but hey I guess I should stop griping I am in & doing well. I have all A's & B's in my classes and I am not going to let this test get me down any longer. I WILL BE SUCCESSFUL on the NCLEX!!!!! I will just keep telling myself that over and over
ready2BanRN
15 Posts
I took the hesi and passed with an 897!!!!!!!!! we needed an 850. I graduated May 12!!!!!!!!!!!!