HESI Entrance Exams

• 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.
• 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

HESI A2 – NurseHub

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.

• 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

You are encouraged to complete General Anatomy and Physiology prior to taking the HESI A2 exam. If you have any questions, please contact your academic advisor.

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.

On exam day:

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

You are allotted 2.5 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.

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.

How to view your HESI score report: HESI score report

Nursing students need to achieve a cumulative score of 74%.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography need to achieve a cumulative score of 70%.

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 the required cumulative score for your program, you will be allowed two (2) additional attempts to take the HESI-A2 entrance exam.

You are allowed three (3) 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 academic advisor and visit the Student Success Center for remediation completion.

Learn more on the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Petition Process page.

Learn more on the Nursing Petition Process page.

To cancel, reschedule, and/or request a refund: contact Joely Magana at jmagana@morainepark.edu (preferred) or 920-924-3118, TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS.

Exams can be rescheduled within the current testing schedule, pending availability.

Only one (1) HESI A2 exam cancellation will be eligible for a refund. Subsequent cancellations will not be refunded. All efforts should be made to cancel 48 hours in advance of scheduled test date. Refunds must be submitted within 90 days of exam purchase.

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

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 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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