HESI A2 tips and my experience!

[drbdnp, DNP, APRN, NP]

Hey guys! So, I took my HESI A2 Admissions test this morning. I was extremely terrified because this test was the one thing standing between my dream of being a nurse and my future. Thankfully, I passed with flying colors (I am super relieved).

I started studying about a week before my exam. I used the HESI Entrance Exam book made by HESI (I definitely recommend this). My school only required the Grammar, Reading, Vocab, and Math. However, I took all sections of the test (some were not graded).

Math section:

This section included both multiple choice and fill in the blank (yes, you literally type your answer into the box). So make sure you really know every concept in the HESI book. I mainly studied the whole math section in the HESI book and passed with a 90. I also suggest buying a couple practice tests (you can find these on the internet).

Reading section:

It's pretty self-explanatory. You read a passage and answer the questions. I suggest to read the question and try to pick out the answer in the passage before looking at the choices. I didn't study at all for this section and got a 91.

Vocab section:

Make sure you study all of the words in the HESI book. I also recommend going to quizlet and going over medical/anatomical terms as well. Passed with a 94.

Grammar section:

Basically consists of correcting or adding things to sentences. I thought it was very simple. Most is common sense. If you're proficient in grammar, you should excel.

Overall: Don't stress! Go in the testing center with a positive attitude and believe in yourself! You can succeed and you can follow your dreams! Good luck :)

[Smithc]

Hi was there a lot of fill in the blanks on the math part?

[JMEE]

On the application section how in depth was it? I am super nervous I will be taking the test tomorrow and I am super nervous..

[drbdnp, DNP, APRN, NP]

There was quite a bit of fill in the blank problems. However, the calculator will pop up on every screen (including those) if your school allows that.

[Amesmo93]

That makes me feel better. I am more worried about the math portion and someone told me that A&P only had like 23 questions! I feel confident with reading, vocab and grammar.

[drbdnp, DNP, APRN, NP]

That makes me feel better. I am more worried about the math portion and someone told me that A&P only had like 23 questions! I feel confident with reading, vocab and grammar.

The math section is what I mainly focused on. A&P wasn't very long at all. Goodluck :)

[lims74]

Thanks for sharing with us! I am worried about the vocab part from the test. Do you think studying test prep book and anatomical/medical words from quizlet will be enough to cover the real test? Hopefully, all will work out well!