Wagner89

I have everything completed to apply to the fall 2018 cohort, just wanting on the nursing director to send me the application. I'm nervous about the program because I've read multiple reviews about tri c, so I would like to talk to someone who is in the program or been through it already

Did you get accepted into the program? I would like to gain some insight on things.

Have you been accepted into the program yet?

Hi, I know your thread is old, but I wanted to get some feedback about the program. What was your experience like? Any tips or insight will help

How is the semester going for you? Can you provide some feedback on your experience please. I'm looking to start the RN generic in fall 2018, so any information will be helpful

Congrats on passing

Can you guys share your experience thus far into the program. I am looking to go through ISU once I complete my LPN program. What tips and suggestions can you share about getting started and the expectations

Yes I believe it does.

I used pocket prep mainly and also the mometrix quizlet vocabulary (just search quizlet mometrix HESI A2 vocabulary). Majority of the terms that are in the Eselver book are in the pocket prep app.

There really is no specific way to study, all of the answers are correct, you just have to choose which option is best. My advice would be to use good judgment, prioritize what is most important for the patient, and choose what is ethical in the situatiin at hand. Those examples sound familiar, just read the question and do the process of elimination and that should help. By the way, 800 is still good, congrats

Great details added, thanks. I felt the same way about some of the questions. You will see a few questions throughout the entire exam that you're not sure about. But for the most part, the study guides will definitely help.

Thanks for your tips (which are very good by the way). I agree, the clicking of other people mouse can be distracting in that quiet room. The testing center I went to provided headphones, so that was a plus. Also, i agree about inputting the numbers into the calculator slowly. I almost messed up on a few problems because the numbers were not getting entered all of the way.

My scores were as followed: Reading comp 86% Vocabulary 92% Grammar 84% Critical thinking 870/1000 Math 90% Biology 80% Chemistry 76% Anatomy and physiology 72% (this section is required to be taken, but not calculated in my overall score. They want to see how fluent we are in A&P) Overall cumulative is 85% without A&P I would say that the pocket prep app helped me tremendously. I mainly used that as a studying tool. I read the book once, but I mainly learned through pocket prep. It have all of the sections that is needed on the HESI. It even have physics but I didn't need it. The app allows you to customize the sections and flag questions that you would like to focus on more. It even provide an explanation of the correct and incorrect answers that you choose. In my opinion, it's helpful and totally worth the 12 or 14 bucks.

Hey guys just wanted to post my experience with taking the HESI A2 this year. I know there are tons of threads floating around already but I figured I can add my experience as well. So to start of, I took the HESI twice. My first attempt was Dec 30th 2017 and I did not finish in time, therefore, my scores did not count and I had to complete the exam all over again. My college (New Mexico State university) don't accept incomplete exams but other colleges may differ so be sure to check with the SON to see what their requirements are for incomplete test. For NMSU, the requirements are as followed: Reading comp Vocabulary Grammar Critical thinking Math Biology Chemistry Anatomy and physiology (required but not calculated in the overall score) Learning style (not required, but listed) Personality (not required, but listed) (BE SURE TO CHECK WITH AN ADVISOR BECAUSE THEY CHANGE THE REQUIREMENTS FROM TIME TO TIME!!!) 1. FIRST ADVICE, SCHEDULE TO TAKE YOUR FIRST EXAM MORE THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO APPLICATION DEADLINE, SO IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETEST YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MEET THE DEADLINE. 2. Study at least for 30 days or more, it's best to refresh your mind on the subject areas so that you are well informed about what to expect on the exam. 3. Get the English sections done first, because your brain will slow down after reading so much material. 4. Break down the sections with timing, even though 4 hours seem long enough, it goes really fast when you have to cover so many sections. 5. Study alot but don't stress yourself. The anticipation of taking the exam, by itself, can cause anxiety, but it's not that bad. REALLY, it's not. I've read reviews over and over about not stressing over it, but trust me I know how hard it is not to stress since your acceptance rides on the HESI exam. 6. The night before the test, get plenty on sleep and wake up with a good meal. The last thing you want to do it be tired and hungry while testing. 7. Some people recommend not to study the day of or the day before the exam, but my advice is do what you feel is best. Now, that don't mean cram all of your studying in the night before because that surely will not help. 8. For the math section, memorize the conversions table and then write them down as soon as you sit down for the exam, that way you don't have to waste time trying to remember the chart while working through the problems. Also, if you get confused with solving fractions, just change them to decimals and solve the problem then convert the answer back to a fraction. The material that I used to study was the Elsevier HESI admissions assessment 4th edition, Pocket Prep (app in Google play store), quizlet, and random Google searched hesi practice exams. I must be honest, some of the material on the exam will be super easy and some questions will be stuff that's not really covered in the books and app, but for the most part the material that's covered in the studying guides will be on the test and will prepare you for the exam. The first time I took the HESI, it was much more challenging compared to the second one. I guess it's just the luck of the draw from the word bank of questions and also knowing what to expect. Well I hope this help someone out, if you have any questions, post them below. PS. I will not disclose what's on the exam so please do not ask me what specific questions are on the exam. I will not risk my schooling, hope you understand.

Hey guys just wanted to post my experience with taking the HESI A2 this year. I know there are tons of threads floating around already but I figured I can add my experience as well. So to start of, I took the HESI twice. My first attempt was Dec 30th 2017 and I did not finish in time, therefore, my scores did not count and I had to complete the exam all over again. My college (New Mexico State university) don't accept incomplete exams but other colleges may differ so be sure to check with the SON to see what their requirements are for incomplete test. For NMSU, the requirements are as followed: Reading comp Vocabulary Grammar Critical thinking Math Biology Chemistry Anatomy and physiology (required but not calculated in the overall score) Learning style (not required, but listed) Personality (not required, but listed) (BE SURE TO CHECK WITH AN ADVISOR BECAUSE THEY CHANGE THE REQUIREMENTS FROM TIME TO TIME!!!) 1. FIRST ADVICE, SCHEDULE TO TAKE YOUR FIRST EXAM MORE THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO APPLICATION DEADLINE, SO IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETEST YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MEET THE DEADLINE. 2. Study at least for 30 days or more, it's best to refresh your mind on the subject areas so that you are well informed about what to expect on the exam. 3. Get the English sections done first, because your brain will slow down after reading so much material. 4. Break down the sections with timing, even though 4 hours seem long enough, it goes really fast when you have to cover so many sections. 5. Study alot but don't stress yourself. The anticipation of taking the exam, by itself, can cause anxiety, but it's not that bad. REALLY, it's not. I've read reviews over and over about not stressing over it, but trust me I know how hard it is not to stress since your acceptance rides on the HESI exam. 6. The night before the test, get plenty on sleep and wake up with a good meal. The last thing you want to do it be tired and hungry while testing. 7. Some people recommend not to study the day of or the day before the exam, but my advice is do what you feel is best. Now, that don't mean cram all of your studying in the night before because that surely will not help. 8. For the math section, memorize the conversions table and then write them down as soon as you sit down for the exam, that way you don't have to waste time trying to remember the chart while working through the problems. Also, if you get confused with solving fractions, just change them to decimals and solve the problem then convert the answer back to a fraction. The material that I used to study was the Elsevier HESI admissions assessment 4th edition, Pocket Prep (app in Google play store), quizlet, and random Google searched hesi practice exams. I must be honest, some of the material on the exam will be super easy and some questions will be stuff that's not really covered in the books and app, but for the most part the material that's covered in the studying guides will be on the test and will prepare you for the exam. The first time I took the HESI, it was much more challenging compared to the second one. I guess it's just the luck of the draw from the word bank of questions and also knowing what to expect. Well I hope this help someone out, if you have any questions, post them below. PS. I will not disclose what's on the exam so please do not ask me what specific questions are on the exam. I will not risk my schooling, hope you understand.