Hi everyone,

Today, I have finally taken the Hesi Exit Exam, and got a score of 980!! Obviously, I am very happy :)!

Because I have used this forum a lot during my studies, I thought it would be nice to give back a little.

So for all those still studying, here comes my 2 cents!

If you already started studying on this exam, you probably know that the difference between the HESI test and your other tests is that often all four possible answers on a HESI multiple-choice question can be considered correct.

With the HESI, always remember they are asking for the textbook version of the right procedure!!

Knowing this, the very first step to being prepared for the HESI is to bond with your textbooks.

The next positive step you can take is to purchase or borrow one of the several study guides that are specifically for the HESI test. These are commonly for sale on Amazon.com and other on-line sites.

There are also actual HESI practice tests available. I found these to be VERY helpful!

The more practice tests I took online, the more relaxed I became with the Hesi format. Relaxing helped me think through all the answers when I finally took the exam today.

I used the Saunders Comprehensive Review Book and NCLEX Review 3500 to prepare and found them somewhat helpful.

I was also lucky enough to get a spot in the HesiPractice.com coaching program, which helped a lot in terms of practice and studying the right things.

As most people on this site argue, I would advice other students to really practice for this exam!

Adequate practice and having the right exam taking techniques was my key :)!


Good luck everyone!

lbasey,

Are you referring to the HESI entrance exam?  This is different than the HESI exit exam.  I understand that it is frustrating to not be able to get right into nursing school, and to feel like you can't just get in and start learning.  Yet what is really keeping you out is the fact that there is a shortage of faculty qualified to teach and not enough slots in nursing programs.  It isn't the entrance exam keeping students out of open spots, as far as I know.

Additionally, although there are many skilled nurses who may have struggled in their classes and failed their NCLEX board exams but do just fine in clinical work...schools are judged by how many students fail classes and do not pass boards.  There is no taking into account different learning styles.  As an instructor with voice into how we accept students, I recognize that we have to take the ones that are most likely to pass a board exam on the first try.  That is why both the HESI entrance and the HESI exit are used so widely.  Nursing school is not just about skills and training.  It is first and foremost about education.  I hope that you can get some assistance with your learning style so that you are able to pass the HESI entrance exam and pursue your dream.

My daughter completed her nursing program with a 92% in the class and failed the HESI by 5 points.  She was dimissed from this particular nursing school with no degree, and $40,000 in college loans to pay.  We are currently fighting with the school because during the time she was in their RN program, they raised the HESI score requirement from 750 to 850.  In June 2009 she failed with a 730, in September, after having to repeat the term, she received a 790, but in those three months, they up'd the score requirment to 850.  This test was not required to pass when she started their LPN course in 2007.  They have made it impossible for students to pass, and the fact that it "looks bad" on their school for low NCLEX pass rates just shows that if they were teaching properly, they wouldn't have so many fail.

 Who in their right mind would spend the time and money going through a nursing program that could take your money and dimiss you over 5 points??  I have made it my mission to get her degree, and will let a court decide if I have to.  I keep reading where NY has banned the HESI, but can't find anything online to back that up.  Anyone have any information on that??  Thanks so much!

 If you need to practice for the Hesi Exit Exam, go to www.hesistudy.com immediately!

 Then come back here and send me a thank you message !

 

HESI Exit exam,

took it this past week. Was challenging. Exam focus: many questions on peds, iv antibiotics, total of 4 drug calculations fill in the blank, many med surg. Apparently there are several versions to the test. The school has test bank of couple thousand questions.

Wrong method of study: failed to use hesi book as daily, as previous exams. Should have put more time into sample questions. Barely passed with >1000 points.  mORE freq study groups.

Did right: learned rationale and study groups, used test bank questions. The exam was time limit was about 5 hours. I was sure to take a few ten minute breaks for every 50 questions. I did not change any answers, once i made up my mind, i kept that answer and forced myself to move on.

If i had to do it all over again, i would do as the teacher told us, I would do 200 questions each day. My focus would be on why i answered the questions wrong, and i would goto more group sessions.

Good Luck, You can do it.

cdnurse says ...

And this is required to graduate? Do the schools that require this provide the students with prep courses? This sounds like a tremendous amount of pressure to me. Pass all of your classes but you get no degree without this? Sounds like an invitation to a law suit.

My school says that the whole school is a prep course for the NCLEX and that is what HESI is, a prep for NCLEX. I failed will be held back for just this exam..

Our school required it or we didn't get a diploma as well! The Hesi is 10 times harder than the NCLEX! I tried the Hesi book but found it useless. I just studied from Saunders and did really well. Relax, eliminate 2 of the 4 answers, Read the question again and ask yourself " What exactly are they asking me?" Pick your answer from the two remaining and don't second guess yourself. Your first choice is usually right!

 If anyone needs any Hesi Exams 2011 or 2012 for PN and RN, contact me nursingbanksrnpn@gmail.com.

Thank you for the information and posting on the forum.. Teresa

Hiya, thank you for the information and posting on the forum...Maybe you can share with us, how and what you found out..Teresa

Lola, I am sorry to hear about your difficullties.. They do put up road block.. Don't give up. Forge through.. It will all be worth it in the end...Please keep us posted..Teresa   

IT IS ILLEGAL to use the HESI test bank.  Please, if we want Nursing Link to be a legitimate forum for nurses and nursing students, do NOT post information like this in this forum.  I have been told that not all online HESI exams for sale are truly the HESI examination.  I have had students who cheated by getting the HESI test bank.  THEY DID NOT PASS BOARDS.  I understand the frustration, but we need to hold ourselves to a higher ethical standard.