The Complete Guide to the HESI Admission Assessment (A2)
Preparing for the HESI A2 can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. With Chamberlain’s support and guidance you can confidently approach this exam and take the first steps toward fulfilling your calling and becoming part of our community of over 177k students, alumni and faculty.
What is the HESI Admission Assessment (A2)?
All applicants of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program are required to complete the HESI A2 prior to admission. The HESI A2 consists of four required academic exams.
Only applicants with paid and approved applications can schedule and take the HESI Admission Assessment through Chamberlain. They must also have a Chamberlain student ID number.
All students applying for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Chamberlain University must complete the HESI A2. ACT or SAT scores may be used in lieu of the A2 if high school graduation date is within one year from the start date.
We recommend that applicants schedule and test within three to five days of applying to Chamberlain University. The HESI A2 is taken in a proctored online session.
You must complete all four required academic exams per attempt. Individual scores are provided for each exam, and the scores are combined to provide sub-scores in the academic areas listed above. If any of the four academic exams result in a zero, the incomplete exam will count as an attempt, but the results will not be considered acceptable.
HESI Admission Assessment (A2) Review Preparation
No, you’ll only take the following four required exams:
English Language
- Exam 1 — Reading Comprehension: includes identifying main ideas, understanding word context, passage comprehension, and making logical inferences. (55 items)
- Exam 2 — Vocabulary & General Knowledge: includes vocabulary terms used frequently in English and healthcare. (55 items)
Science
- Exam 3 — Biology: includes cells, molecules, water, cellular respiration, metabolism, and other basics of biology. (30 items)
- Exam 4 — Anatomy & Physiology: includes general terminology and anatomical structures and systems. (30 items)
Your total time allotted is three hours, including short breaks. Once time has expired, the exam will automatically end. Applicants testing via remote proctoring must complete their attempt within two business days of accessing the exam. After two business days, if the HESI A2 is not completed, the exam will be submitted as -is.
You can complete the exam via remote proctoring. Please refer to the Online Remote Proctoring FAQ for information on test preparation. for information on test preparation.
Applicants have the option to retake the test one time before the admission committee review.
Applicants denied academic eligibility by the Chamberlain admission committee will be allowed to complete a third attempt within one year of test validity for consideration in a future session.
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