Tips for the A&P for HESI Entrance?

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I've taken the HESI A2 exam 3 times, twice with the A&P portion. I made a 68 both times. I have an A in all the other subjects and everything else that I need to to make it into nursing school, but A&P is my biggest downfall. I felt like I really did better on this last attempt, but still made the same grade.

I've tried HESI study books, A&P apps, practice questions, reviewing notes and exams from my old A&P classes... I'm not sure what else I can do.

If anyone has any advice, tips, or remembers anything from when they took their HESI, then PLEASE help!

I'm planning on attending El Centro college for my ADN, or possibly a few other places if I get accepted.

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For the AP it really is the basics. Know the hormones. Know the 3 bones of the ear. Know what organs are found in the different cavities. Know the functions of the parts of the ear eye? What are the the different lobes and what they do. Where is testosterone and estrogen made. Some say questions about ossification as well. But this is an overview of all they asked me on the exam. What is the function of hemaglobin and what carries oxygen to the body. What vessel carries vein from the lung back to heart. It's very basic. The Evolve book gives you a summary but it's basically everything you need to know. You just need to go in depth a little bit more while you use it to study. You'll do fine just learn the basics of AP and you'll do fine.

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I purchased the HESI A2 Study Guide – Ready For The HESI A&p Packet and I made an 82 with just a week worth of studying.. The questions were so helpful on the test that came from the packet!! I Promise

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Yes, definitely use the A&P study guide from Ready For The HESI. They have a pass guarantee or your money back. Have you also tried the Pocket Prep app?

Here's a free resource on an overview of a&p in regards to the HESI:

The Ultimate Guide to Scoring High on the HESI A2 Anatomy and Physiology Section | Pocket Prep

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