The HESI Admission Assessment (A²™) must be taken as part of the admission criteria prior to applying to the Associated Degree Nursing Program as step 5 in the admissions process. The A²™ results are used to determine readiness for admission to and success in the ADN Program.

Complete the following before taking the A²™:

• Declare a pre-nursing major. (Admissions & Records Office, any campus)
• Meet all other admission requirements (steps 2-4).
  • Information session
  • Completion of all five prerequisites (or during the last 6 weeks) of your final prerequisite semester.
  • Prerequisite GPA of 2.7
• You may register by email at adn@austincc.edu . Please include your student ID#. Please state if this is your first test or you are retaking a test and the date you want to take the test.  You may only register for one date at a time.
• Pay the $30 test fee at any ACC Campus Cashier's Office. Bring your Registration Form.
• Test scores may be viewed at the date of test.
• Students who arrive later than 15 minutes past the start time of the exam will not be admitted.
• Test dates/locations:
  
  

  Date	Time	Location	Status
  November 13, 2009	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open
  November 20, 2009	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open
  December 18, 2009	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	FULL
  January 15, 2010	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open
  February 19, 2010	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open
  February 26, 2010	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open
  March 26, 2010	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open
  April 16, 2010	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open
  April 30, 2010	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open
  May 14, 2010	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open
  May 21, 2010	9 a.m. - 1 p.m.	EVC 8307	Open

Testing Logistics

1. Must make a minimum score of 75% on each graded test section (Math, Reading, and A&P) in order to pass the test. There are SIX tests total to complete. (Three are not graded and are used for diagnostic purposes but all six tests must be taken.)
2. Students can repeat the test ONLY if they score under 75% on a required test section. Only one repeat is allowed for the failed section. If a student fails the test on the second attempt, they must wait one calendar year in order to retest.** Students are encouraged to purchase the HESI Admission Study guide: Click here and then click on Admission Assessment Preparation link.
3. For additional help with the A & P section, the biology department has put together some helpful web sites.  Click here to see the list.

 

Math
Test items related to math concepts required when calculating drugs and solution problems. Sub-scoring of the following categories is provided:

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Ratio and Proportion
• Household Measures
• General Math Facts (Roman Numerals, Military Time, etc.)

Reading Comprehension
Reading scenarios related to health care topics.

Critical Thinking
The comprehension, analysis, synthesis, and application of knowledge.

General Sciences
Anatomy and Physiology

Learning Styles

• Identifies individual learning style and prints test-taking and study tips best suited for the individual's learning style and relates these recommendations to nursing curricula.

Personality Style

Uses concepts related to introversion and extroversion to classify the student's personality style. Explanations are printed at the conclusion of the exam to let the student know how to use his/her personality style to be successful in a nursing education program.