HESI A2 Entrance Exam

Content Areas:

• Reading Comprehension (55 questions) Which consist of health related scenarios that measure reading comprehension. Identify the main idea, find meaning of words in context, passage comprehension and making logical inferences.
• Vocabulary and General Knowledge (55 Questions) Contains vocabulary terms that are commonly used in both general English-speaking settings and in health care fields.
• Grammar (55 Questions) Contains basic grammar including parts of speech, important terms and their uses and commonly occurring grammatical errors, etc.
• Mathematics (55 Questions) Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratio and proportion, household measures and general math facts used in calculating drug dosages and solutions. Calculator built into the exam.
• Anatomy and Physiology (30 Questions) Provides coverage of general terminology anatomical structures and systems.

Study Guides

Online Resources

Student Success Center

For information about how to prepare in the Student Success Center contact the following:

• Beaver Dam Campus – ksabel2@morainepark.edu
• Fond du Lac Campus – jrussell@morainepark.edu
• West Bend Campus – jkoenig@morainepark.edu

Recommended Book

Admission Assessment Exam Review 5th edition is available in all MPTC bookstores & available for checkout at all MPTC libraries. It is also available from Amazon. This book is also required for Integrated Nursing Concepts (998-122) class.

• HESI Hints boxes offer valuable test-taking tips
• Step-by-step explanations and sample problems in the math section
• Sample questions in all sections
• A 50-question comprehensive post-test
• Easy-to-read format with consistent section features
• NEW! Comprehensive practice exams with over 200 questions
• NEW! Updated, thoroughly reviewed content

Yes, you can take Integrated Nursing Concepts (course number 998-122)

Course Description: Focuses on basic nursing concepts that prepare for professional nursing examinations including the Pre-Entrance RN Examination. Verbal skills, reading comprehension, mathematics and science will be of focus for review. Assists with developing test-taking strategies and a study plan for nursing examinations. The course also explores the nursing profession as a career. (Prerequisite: Acceptance in Associate Degree Nursing program)

Learn how to register for a class here.

Bring picture ID (driver’s license, student ID, passport)

You are allotted 4.5 hours for the exam and can leave when finished.

Do not bring notes or books to the test room.

2 sheets of scratch paper will be provided for the in-person exams. 2 sheets of scratch paper will be allowed for online remote exams.

You will have the option for one restroom break.

Calculators will be available within the exam as needed.

No printing during the exam. No electronics allowed.

Please note, if you did not pass the NLN-PAX on two attempts, you are allowed to take the HESI A2 twice.

It is recommended you take the exam within three years of petitioning. However, there is no expiration to your score and can be utilized for petitioning at any time.

You need to achieve a cumulative score of 75%. The petition process weighs your score along with your GPA, science grades and other requirements.

Score reports and remediation are generated to you in 48 hours.

Your Evolve Elsevier account will have a copy of your score report and your scores are automatically sent to MPTC and saved in the system.

If you do not achieve a cumulative score of 75%, you will be allowed another (one(1)) attempt to take the HESI-A2 entrance exam.

You are allowed two attempts total on the HESI-A2. You will need to wait at least three months in between the initial exam and the retake to ensure you have completed remediation and adequate study efforts to ensure success on the second attempt.

Remediation is required prior to retake unless you have received associate dean of nursing approval.

Please meet with your pre-core academic advisor and visit the Student Success Center for remediation completion.

Your HESI A2 entrance exam taken at another college may be considered for selection if the exam consists of the same content areas. If over three years, you need to provide an explanation of circumstances in writing to your pre-core academic advisor.

Your transcript must be sent by Evolve Elsevier to MPTC directly; no student submissions will be accepted. The processing fee per transcript is $15.00. Processing time is three to five working days. Please send a transcript request form (found on Elsevier’s  website) via email to transcripts@elsevier.com. After submitting your request you must call Elsevier at 1-800-950-2728 ext.6947 with your credit card number.

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Online, proctored exam:

$60.00 (subject to change). Non-transferable.

• • It is strongly recommended you review ProctorU requirements and test your equipment before registering, scheduling, and/or purchasing an online remote exam
  • View ProctorU  FAQ’s including equipment requirements and test your equipment here.
  • Register for your exam ASAP to ensure a time slot is secured or at least 72 hours prior to the test date to avoid any additional scheduling fees.
    • Exam available: Friday January 15, 2021 10:00AM CST – Sunday February 28, 2021 5:00PM CST
  • CLICK HERE to register, schedule and purchase your online remote proctored HESI A2 exam with ProctorU.
    • Institution  = Elsevier – HESI
    • Term = Moraine Park
    • Exam = NURS543 – HESI A2
    • Scheduling Type must be Schedule for Later Date.
    • You must pay in full within 10 minutes of scheduling or the appointment will be removed from your cart, and you will need to select a new appointment.
  • Prior to your scheduled test day you must create an Evolve account. You will not be able to test without an Evolve username and password.

The HESI A2 exam is available for refund within 90 days of purchase.

To cancel or reschedule an in-person exam: contact Joely Magana at jmagana@morainepark.edu (preferred) or 920-924-3118. In-person exams can be rescheduled at least five days prior to reserved exam date, pending availability.

To request an in-person exam refund: contact Joely Magana at jmagana@morainepark.edu

Click here to cancel an online remote exam.

Click here to reschedule an online remote exam.

Click here to request an online remote exam refund.

Please note if you fail to show up for a scheduled exam without notice, you will not be eligible for a refund.