HESI scores and NCLEX pass rates

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Just wanted to see if there was truly any correlation between HESI scores and NCLEX passing rates. How did the HESI questions compare to NCLEX?

Thanks!

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I don't remember much of the questions but there is definitely a correlation. I got the highest score in my class and passed the nclex the first time with 75 questions. The dean of my school told me that I would have no problem since I scored so high but I still took Kaplan and suggest you do the same. I took Kaplan and took my test right away. I think the day after Kaplan was over.

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I scored really high on Hesi with very little effort. I passed NCLEX on my first try, too. I thought NCLEX was extremely difficult, though.

On the flip side, I had a friend who failed Hesi twice. The school made an exception and gave her an ATT (they normally require a passing Hesi exit exam). She passed NCLEX on the first try with no trouble.

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What is considered a good score? I took mine last week and didn't study at all because I am attending 2 different colleges and graduating from an ADN nursing program this week and was swamped with two big papers. I score 969. Is that okay?

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What is considered a good score? I took mine last week and didn't study at all because I am attending 2 different colleges and graduating from an ADN nursing program this week and was swamped with two big papers. I score 969. Is that okay?

Do you know what the percentage was? I got an 89% and just like you I couldn't study because it was the week before finals.

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Mine percentage was 85%.

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I am signed up for the Kaplan review the week after I graduate and have bought LaCharity as well as The yellow Saunders and NCLEX Review. I think I am good with resources.

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I got 1110 and 97 percent on exit hesi version 1 and I'm scared about not passing the 2013 nclex. I feel like I'm reading more "I didn't pass" threads on here than ever before.

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I spoke directly with the regional manager for Evolve/HESI. A score greater than 900 is what you should aim for. Research has shown that those who scored a 900 or higher passed the NCLEX as first time writers.

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I am wondering the same thing. I just took the hesi exit and scored 1124. I am so nervous about taking the nclex!

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