HESI is not that bad .... Two HESI exams were incorporated into my curriculum; one during the second semester, which was tailored to our program and 10% of our final grade, the second was an exit exam, cumulative for the entire program, also 10% of our final grade. HESI isn't about your knowledge, it's similar to the NCLEX where you need to be able to think critically. It's a beneficial learning tool to help your future success. Instead of spending your time whining about it, study for it, embrace, and utilize it. :)