The TAMHSC College of Nursing requires the Admissions Assessment (HESI A2) Test for students applying for the generic and accelerated program. The exam results are used to determine readiness for admission to and success in nursing programs across the nation and are administered through Elsevier Evolve Reach testing services.
The College of Nursing requires applicants to complete the following seven (7) components: math, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge, anatomy and physiology, personality profile, learning style, and critical thinking. This computerized exam is timed and will take approximately 3 hours. For those applicants applying to our Accelerated Spring Term, the test must be completed by July 31, 2010, in order for us to have results by the August 1, 2010 deadline. For those applying to the Generic Summer Term, you must take the exam no later than January 29, 2011, in order for us to get results by the February 1, 2011 deadline. To fulfill this requirement, complete the following steps:
- Register for your exam through Elsevier. You will then receive an eligibility ID via email.
- Go to Elsevier to schedule the desired testing date, testing time and testing location. A credit card payment is required for payment.
- Report for testing on the scheduled test date at least 20 minutes before the start of the exam. Bring your purchase confirmation and identification documents to the testing location. No walk-ins are allowed at the testing sites.
- If you do not receive an email from the College of Nursing within one month of your testing date stating your test results have been received, please contact the College of Nursing directly at 979.862.8422.
Cost of the Test
The cost of the test is $90.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are study materials available for the exam?
Yes. Elsevier has available for purchase an Admissions Assessment Study Guide.
When is the exam given?
The exam is offered several times throughout the year, however, seating is limited so you are encouraged to register well before the application deadline.
Where are testing sites located?
Prometric has testing centers throughout the United States that allow students to take the exam. For students in the Bryan/College Station, Texas area, testing is offered at Texas A&M University in the General Services Complex on Agronomy Road. Go to the Prometric website to find other testing centers.
What sections of the exam does the College of Nursing require?
The College of Nursing requires the following seven (7) components: math, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge, anatomy and physiology, personality profile, learning style, and critical thinking. We do NOT require chemistry, biology or grammar. It is up to the student to know which sections of the exam to take as the test site may not offer this information to the student.
Will the College of Nursing accept exam scores taken prior to June 1, 2010?
- Yes--for applicants applying to the Accelerated 2011 Program. Accelerated applicants must take the exam between January 1, 2010, and July 31, 2010.
- No--for applicants applying to the Generic 2011 Program. Generic applicants applying for entry in 2011, must take the exam after June 1, 2010, and prior to the deadline posted above.
Can the exam be taken more than once?
No. The applicant may only take the test once per application period.
If a student has already taken 3 sections of the exam for another nursing program entrance requirement, will the College of Nursing accept those scores as long as the additional sections were taken through Prometrics?
No. The entire test that includes all 6 required sections plus the critical thinking module must be taken at Prometrics in one sitting.
If a student took the 6 required sections (or more) of the exam for a different program entrance requirement, will the College of Nursing accept those scores?
Yes. The student must request that Elsevier Evolve Reach send their results to us. The student must contact Elsevier Evolve Reach Testing Services at 800.950.2728 (request Option 2 to speak with a customer support representative) and pay a fee of $15 for this service. The student will need to contact the TAMHSC College of Nursing to arrange a time to take the critical thinking module if this was not taken.
How do students request special accommodations for the exam?
Students must contact the College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs and provide professional documentation of disability when requesting accommodations preferably before submitting the eligibility form to Elsevier.
Should students bring pen/pencil, scratch paper, or calculator to the exam?
No. The students should not bring anything to the testing center other than their government issued photo ID. Scratch paper, pencils, and a calculator will be provided by the testing center. See Prometric Testing Center Regulations.
Exam Links
- Learn about the exam components at Evolve Learning System: Reach Testing & Remediation - Exams.
- To purchase a study guide, please call 1.800.545.2522 and request the Evolve Reach Testing and Remediation Admission Assessment Exam Review or go to Elsevier: Evolve Reach Testing and Remediation Admission Assessment Exam Review, 2nd Edition.
