Program Admission Tests

HESI Admissions Assessment

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• Nursing Programs: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Grammar, Basic Math Skills, and Anatomy and Physiology
• Dental Program: Reading Comprehension and Basic Math Skills

Score Range

Scores Valid

Passing Scores

Admission Criteria

(including dates)

Nursing Admission Criteria

Dental Assisting Criteria

Send Scores to BC

HESI A2 test attempts taken at Broward College will be entered in the students record.

Students who tested at another institution must send scores officially from the originating testing center to Broward College to be considered. Scores cannot be received from students directly for entry into the student record system. Scores must be emailed from the orginating testing center as a PDF attachment to hesitesting@broward.edu. Scores will be reviewed and entered within 2 business days excluding College Holidays or closings. 

# of Questions

• Reading Comprehension: 55
• Vocabulary and General Knowledge: 55
• Grammar: 55
• Basic Math Skills: 55
• Anatomy and Physiology: 30

Time Limit

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Limited on-campus appointments will resume later this fall. Schedule Here to Check Availability.

• # of Attempts: 3 per year
• Time between Attempts: 30 days

Notes:

• A year is calculated at 365 days.
• Time starts on the date of the first attempt.
• Once 3 attempts have been achieved, student must wait the remainder of the 365 days before testing again.
• Attempts restart on day 366.

New retesting policy approved by Health Sciences Department on July 13, 2018.

Accommodations

To request ADA testing accommodations, please email DISABILITY-SERVICES@broward.edu well in advance of your anticipated testing date and request a virtual or phone appointment with an Accessibility Resources Coordinator. 

Guidelines for documentation can be found in Broward College Policy 6Hx2-5.09.

Test Preparation Resources

• Mometrix Test Preparation
• Elsevier HESI
• Broward College Bookstore

To-Do List

Before Test Day Remember to:

• Create an Evolve account at evolve.elsevier.com. You will receive an email containing your username and password.
• Follow instructions above on Availability to pay fees and schedule an appointment to test either remotely or in-person.
• Review Testing Requirements and Guidelines
• View the HESI A2 exam Tutorial prior to test day!
  • You may start with any section you choose.
  • The timer will count down, from the amount of time allowed to complete your exam.
  • Be sure to keep track of your time using the timer.
  • There is a calculator available inside the test platform for student use during the Basic Math Skills section. It can be viewed by clicking on the link “Show Calculator”.
  • There is no going back to a question or a section once it is submitted/completed.
  • There are two personal assessment sections that are optional to complete.
  • You will be given scratch paper and a pencil. You must return or tear up the scratch paper and pencil before leaving the room or remote testing session.

On Test Day Remember to:

• Have your current, valid, physical government issued photo ID
• Have your Evolve username and password
• Logon or Arrive early to your exam appointment

After Testing Concludes:

• Exam Results will be available in your Evolve account once your test is completed.