Struggles with The A2 HESI Exam

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Hello All!!

I am very new to the website and it was honestly about time that I created an account. No, I am not a Nursing student yet, but with the grace of God, I pray to be admitted into the program at the beginning of next year.

Just to give a brief history: In 2011, I started taking pre-reqs for the ADN program at a local community college in Houston, TX. By Spring of 2013, I had completed all of the classes required. The final step was to take the HESI. I purposely waited to take it, because standardized testing - that my whole life depends on - scares the crap out of me. Present date results: I've taken the HESI four times and failed A&P by very small percentages, while surpassing in every other sections. If memory serves me correct, the highest I ever scored was a 72%. Honestly, it's such a big blur that I intentionally try to push into the deepest part of my subconscious.

As you can imagine, I was extremely depressed, because I had come so far to fail. I kept asking myself, "What am I doing wrong?" I stopped pursuing Nursing as a major even; I switched to Healthcare Administration if you're wondering. It wasn't until about a few hours ago that I realized that I don't want to be anything, but a nurse. It's always been in my mind, but I just tell myself that's an unobtainable goal. That cannot be the case for me anymore!!

I want to be a nurse so bad that my soul aches!! It is truly in my nature to care for and about others, even if I don't get the same in return. I just NEED help getting passed this road block. I just purchased two forms of study guides - Elsevier Edition 3 Study Guide and HESI A2 Flash Cards - to start with. Are there any suggestions anyone can offer? I was thinking I could take the test, again, in about two months.

I don't know if anyone else has ever experienced anything like this before, but it's worth a shot. Any feedback is most appreciated. Thank you so much!

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