The HESI (Health Education Systems, Inc.) Admission Assessment (A2) is a computerized exam designed to assess prospective students entering the health science fields. The HESI A2 consists of eight different exams, seven of which are required by the Nursing program at Georgia Southwestern State University. The Georgia Southwestern State University pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program requires the HESI A2 for all nursing applicants Entrance decisions will be based on a HESI A2 composite score = 75%. Admission is competitive. Students must have a minimum HESI A2 composite score of 75 to apply for admission to the School of Nursing. Georgia Southwestern State University School of Nursing requires students to take the following seven components of the HESI A2:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
MATH
SCIENCE
Testing Center
Sanford Hall, 3rd Floor
229-931-2933
229-931-2958 fax
april.dodson@gsw.edu
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Our StaffIt is strongly recommended that students wait until they have successfully completed all required English, Mathematics and Science courses (Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology) before attempting the exam. Students will be able to view immediate results after the exam.
For more information about the exam, please visit www.evolve.elsevier.com
Students taking the HESI A2 must follow these instructions: | |
Step 1: | View the Online Appointments and select an available date to take the test. |
Step 2: | Create an Evolve account at evolve.elsevier.com:
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Step 3: | Bring your username and password along with two picture ID's to the testing center on the day of your exam. |
Important Information: Calculators are not permitted unless approved as part of a documented disability accommodation. Each student is allowed to take the HESI A2 test two times within 2 years to be accepted into the Nursing Program at Georgia Southwestern State University. Also, a student must score 75% or above to be admitted into the Nursing program on the GSW campus. If you are a no show or cancel for any reason on your scheduled test date, even if you have registered in error, you will not be refunded your registration fee. This is a HESI A2 policy. Disability Office Contact: Evelyn Oliver evelyn.oliver@gsw.edu Students must be at the testing center 30 minutes earlier than their test time. Students must be at Testing Center at 8:30 on test day. |
Test Preparation:
The following are resources for students to prepare for the HESI A2:
Source | Link |
Elsevier Publishing | Admission Assessment Exam Review, 3rd Edition. (ISBN: 9781455703333) |
GSW State University | A study guide is available in the campus book store. |
Retest Procedure:
Students will be allowed to retest once, with a minimum of 30 days between tests. Students will be allowed to test 2 times within 2 years. Scores are good for two (2) years.