{"id":1475,"date":"2025-11-19T08:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/testing-center\/?page_id=1475"},"modified":"2025-11-19T08:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:33:11","slug":"hesi-rn-a2-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/testing-center\/hesi\/hesi-rn-a2-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"HESI RN-A2 Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What exams are required to be eligible for the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Nursing program?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For generic (pre-licensure) RN applicants, the A2 Admission Exam must be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For LPN-to-RN applicants, both the A2 Admission Exam <strong>and<\/strong> the LPN-to-RN Mobility Exam must be completed. The Nursing department recommends that applicants take the LPN-to-RN Mobility Exam only after they have successfully passed the A2 Admission Exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The admission exam is only one of several steps needed for meeting the eligibility criteria. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastcentral.edu\/allied-health\/nursing\/\">ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Nursing program<\/a> page for complete information on eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What is the A2 Admission Exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The HESI A2 Admission Exam is designed to assess a student&#8217;s academic and personal readiness for higher education in a healthcare-related field, such as nursing. The test is an internet-based, timed, multiple choice test evaluating your knowledge in the following content areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>English Language<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reading Comprehension: Provides reading scenarios in order to measure reading comprehension, identifying the main idea, finding meaning of words in context, passage comprehension, making logical inferences, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocabulary and General Knowledge: Contains vocabulary terms that are used commonly in both general spoken English and in the healthcare fields:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grammar: Contains basic grammar, including parts of speech, important terms and their uses in grammar, commonly occurring grammatical errors, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Basic Math Skills: Focuses on math skills needed for healthcare fields, including basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, household measures, general math facts, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biology: Covers biology basics, water, biological molecules, metabolism, cells, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Critical Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Critical Thinking: This exam is intended to provide the student with a brief &#8220;snapshot&#8221; of critical thinking ability in usual situations encountered in healthcare settings. The student receives a total score reflective of abilities in five sub-categories: Problem Solving, Biases and Ethical Dilemmas, Argument Analysis, Analysis of Data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">When should I take the exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nursing department strongly recommends that students successfully complete the following courses before taking the A2 Admission Exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English Composition I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intermediate Algebra or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry or Biology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is understood that some students may not have completed all of the above coursework prior to testing. In this case, students are encouraged to use the review materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How long does it take to complete the exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The A2 Admission Exam has a total allotted time of <strong>five hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The individual sub-sections in each exam are not separately timed, so pacing yourself is very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What kind of study materials are there?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A review book for the A2 Admission Exam&#8211;Admission Assessment Exam Review 5th Ed., ISBN: 978-0323582261 may be purchased at the Elsevier Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.us.elsevierhealth.com\/\">https:\/\/www.us.elsevierhealth.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How can I prepare for the exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may contact the Union Learning Center to set up an appointment for individual HESI prep sessions for specific areas of concern. To contact the Learning Center, call 636-584-6688, email general_tutoring@eastcentral.edu, or stop in any time during business hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">I took the exam(s) somewhere else. Can I transfer the results to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Results from exams taken for other institutions are not transferable to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What is a passing score?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The minimum required score to be considered for admission are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A2 Admission Exam:<\/strong> 75% composite score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How many times can I take the exams?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You are allowed to take each exam a maximum of <strong>twice within one calendar year<\/strong>. The date of second attempt must be at least 30 days after the date of your first attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How long will my test scores remain valid?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your scores will remain valid for two years. If your scores are more than two years old, you must re-take the exam to apply for the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Nursing program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">I changed my mind and no longer want to take the exam. Can I get a refund?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to cancel your appointment, you must contact the appropriate Testing Center at least five business days before your test day to receive a refund. Once the Testing Center confirms your appointment has been canceled, contact the Nursing Department at 636-584-6616 or nursing@eastcentral.edu to arrange a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">How can I reschedule my exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to reschedule your appointment for a different day, contact the appropriate Testing Center first. You will then need to re-register using the online form for the new testing date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">I didn&#8217;t get the score I wanted. What do I do next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants who wish to re-take the exam are encouraged to speak with a nursing advisor before making a second attempt. The maximum number of times an applicant can take the test in one calendar year is twice, and the Nursing Department recommends applicants wait 30 days after a first attempt to test again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failure to achieve the minimum passing score on the second attempt will disqualify the applicant for admission to the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Nursing program for that admission cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">What if I have a disability and require a special accommodation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests for special accommodations must be reasonable and arranged prior to your scheduled test. Students must provide all special accommodation documentation to Access Services for review and approval. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø will then submit the request to Elsevier, which will review the request to ensure compliance with their testing policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of applying to ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø and registering a disability may take several weeks to months, and there may be an additional waiting period of 2 to 4 weeks to arrange your testing date once your accommodations have been approved. We suggest that students requiring special accommodations begin this process as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">I have questions that are not answered on this page. Whom can I contact?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have <strong>questions pertaining to the administration of the HESI exams<\/strong> (e.g., testing rules and procedures, scheduling, etc.), you are welcome to contact the Testing Center at 636-584-6550 or uniontc@eastcentral.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have <strong>questions about taking the exams at the Rolla campus<\/strong>, contact the Rolla Testing Center at 573-466-4076 or rollatc@eastcentral.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have <strong>questions pertaining to exam content<\/strong> (e.g., how to prepare or improve your score) <strong>or any other aspect of the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Nursing program application process<\/strong>, please contact the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Nursing Department at 636-584-6616 or nursing@eastcentral.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What exams are required to be eligible for the ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Nursing program? For generic (pre-licensure) RN applicants, the A2 Admission Exam must be completed. 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