So i failed the exit hesi with a 729...i have the hesistudy.com, but i'm not sure

dowde · Aug 5, 2013

I used hesistudy.com and saw every single question. I honestly have no idea how this program helps because I got a 745 and failed.

My new plan of attack is: to read the Saunders Comprehensive 5th ed. (the yellow book, especially in areas where I feel weak), the thin HESI blue book, and complete 6,000 question by the end of the semester when I have to take it again. It seems that quite a few folks here have done well with the yellow book, so I'm going with that. Good Luck to you!

witnesschu · Sep 28, 2013

I passed the third time, I did what you did basically. And I bought a prioritization and delegation book bc the HESI seemed to focus more on that area than knowledge. I passed the nclex on the first time, two different exams for sure. Good luck!

nana930 · Feb 5, 2014

just wondering if you ever did pass your exit hesi. i failed test 4 in december and feel like i've used up every resource (NCLEX / HESI) known to man and don't know what else to do.

MissyNik · Feb 9, 2014

Yea I used that book as well and the HESI/NCLEX book. One thing I know for sure that really helped me to pass is chapter 5 in that book about STRATEGIES........those tips are the reeeeeaaaallll deal Im serious please read them and know them.

cheesemonster23 · Feb 9, 2014

Get prep-u

MissyNik · Feb 11, 2014

I meant chapter in the Saunders NCLEX book.......its about all the different strategies to use hen trying to get the correct answer.

dowde · Mar 29, 2014

Update: I was able to get the score I needed to move on to senior year (Thank God!!). Fortunately, my school only requires a score of 800 to move on...well technically it's an 850, and if you score between 800-850 they suggest a remediation which, no one does. Anyhow, I ended up improving my score from a 745 to an 845. Yeah, I agree with the strategy method to a certain point, but I also am of the philosophy that if you know the material well, the answer will also just scream out to you and you won't have to worry about "breaking down a question". This is how I did it:

#1 Michael Linares. If you haven't seen any of his videos on You Tube, I HIGHLY recommend them! They are great for breaking down the concepts and making it all much easier to understand.

#2 The HESI Illustrated book. While I tried to look at the Saunders Yellow, I found that it's just flat-out too much, and too overwhelming. However, I DO like the questions that come with the book on disc. But when it came to reference I just found the Illustrated a better book for "cutting to the chase". This summer I think I may still try to look at Saunders, but so far, Illustrated hasn't led me astray.

#3 Test Taking Strategies for nursing students. (It's a purple/magenta-colored book) I bought this book for $3 off Amazon. It's a requirement for our HESI remediation class. Again, like the Michael Linares videos, it does a good job of getting you to understand the big picture instead of feeling overwhelmed about the details.

#4 LOTS of study groups, and LOTS of questions. Fortunately, I had an entire semester to study for the retake. I understand that some of you out there may not have as much time until you take the test again. That being said, I met with study groups at least 2x a week and a tutor once a week to go over questions. This way you understand the different methods of how people are thinking when they answer the questions. You begin to teach each other, and you begin to see not only the same questions in repetition, but you begin to understand how to properly read the question and what it is asking.

#5(Kind of a continuation of #4): I definitely met my goal of 6,000 questions. It was all about PrepU. You can buy access for around $35. I really like that you can't do more that 50 questions at a time, which, really is a good amount. Too many and you feel burnt out and overwhelmed. Too little and you don't get the feel of a rhythm for an actual HESI/NCLEX test. I also think showing how well you progress is great for building your confidence when the "big day" finally arrives. All in all, I figure I did closer to 7,000 questions. over 5,000 on PrepU alone, and then another 1,000 between Illustrated and Saunders.

#6: READ THE RATIONALES. I know every on here says it, but seriously, do it. You learn so much when you do. PrepU saves all of your quizzes so that you can see the questions you miss, and the areas that may need some work.

#8 Following the HESI/NCLEX study guide posted on this forum by some other previous students. I'm sorry that I can't recall who it was, but I'm sure you'll find what I am talking about if you search through the "HESI Exit Help" forum. My class and I all agreed that if you know/understand all of the points on that guide, then you should be pretty good to go whether it be the HESI or the NCLEX. It was also a great confidence builder to be able to read through all of those pages and understand all of the concepts.

I guess I'll give honorable mention to Khan Academy videos as well. There were a few posted on YouTube that were also helpful (RAAS system, for example).

If you're struggling with trying to pass, keep the faith. Yeah, I know it's easier for me to say that now that I'm on this side of the HESI, but again, like I said, the more you understand the concepts the better you will do. Hang in there!!

LeFevers · Mar 30, 2014

Just came across this as I was searching online to purchase a HESI Study Guide for admissions to WCU's nursing program. SO GLAD I clicked on the link! Thanks for the helpful information you've posted Bout. I'm so nervous! :)

StudentOfHealing · Mar 30, 2014

Just came across this as I was searching online to purchase a HESI Study Guide for admissions to WCU's nursing program. SO GLAD I clicked on the link! Thanks for the helpful information you've posted Bout. I'm so nervous! :)

You take the entrance HESI... I believe?

This is the Exit HESI =) two separate world of exams.