To prepare for the HESI exam, refresh your knowledge on the following topics:

• Reading comprehension: multiple questions over a number of short readings, identifying main ideas, meaning of words, the ability to infer a conclusion based on a passage
• Vocabulary: meaning and synonyms of English words and common words used in the health care field, not medical terminology
• Grammar: correcting sentences, identifying correct/incorrect usage of words, parts of speech, terms and their uses, and identifying grammatical error
• Math: basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, ratios, decimals, proportions, and house hold measures
  • Please be advised only a four function pop-up calculator will be allowed on certain problems during the exam

Study Resources

• Books: There are several HESI study guides available to you at the Library and Learning Centers.
  • The official book from Evolve, the company that owns the HESI exam, is here: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/product/9780443114090
• Websites
  • www.HESIa2practicetest.com (similar to HESI testing interface)
  • www.Test-Guide.com (select HESI from list of tests provided)
  • https://www.mometrix.com/academy/hesi-a2-practice-test/ (contains practice exams, online course, flashcards, and additional study guides)
• Apps: HESI A2 Pocket Prep, HESI Exam Prep 2023, Nursing School Pocket Prep
• Additional In-Person study assistance can be found in-person in the Learning Centers or online by clicking the "ask us" button on this page.