Nursing and Allied Health Department
Amy Huff, Interim Director, Instructor
Nursing and Allied Health Department
(931) 393-1628
ahuff@mscc.edu
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HESI (Health Education Systems) Entrance Examination
What is the HESI Entrance Exam?
The entrance examination for the Motlow Nursing Program is the Admission Assessment by Health Education Systems (HESI). Areas covered on the test must include math, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge, grammar, and anatomy and physiology. There will also be a Learning Style/Personality Profile assessment included. Only these sections will be used to calculate the score considered for entrance into the nursing program. The maximum time allowed for the exam is 3 hours, but each person works at his/her own pace, so it could take less than 3 hours for you to complete the exam. You must register indicating the campus you wish to take the exam.
When do I take the test and how do I sign up to take it?
The entrance exam is given on the computer in the Motlow College Testing Center on Moore County campus in February and on the Smyrna Campus in March. Once you have submitted an application to the nursing office, you can register for the HESI entrance exam by submitting the online registration form. The deadline for the Admission Exam registration is January 31, 2012. All application fees must be received by the due date. NO EXCEPTIONS. The exam is only administered once a year and seats are limited!
PLEASE NOTE: If a prior current HESI entrance exam score or one from another institution is to be used, this information must be indicated on the admission application and a copy of the test score submitted with the application prior to January 31. (Current is defined as the test currently being used for entrance exam scores taken within the last five years.)
What is the cost of the exam?
- $50.00 Non-Refundable Examination Fee
- The fee must be paid by cash, money order or cashier’s check made payable to MSCC
- Payment should be mailed to:
- Motlow College Testing Center
- Dept. 540, PO Box 8500
- Lynchburg, TN 37352
- Payment must be made NO LATER THAN JANUARY 31, 2012
- Contact the Testing Center for information on how to make payments by credit or debit card.
What should I bring to the exam?
- A photo ID is required to take the exam
- Food and drinks are not allowed at the computers, but you may bring a snack and leave it at the back of the room to have during a break
Is there a Study Guide for the HESI nursing entrance exam?
Yes. Health Education Systems publishes a guide to help you prepare for the exam. You may purchase the HESI Admission Assessment Study Guide in the Motlow College bookstore, located in Forrester Center, or you may order the same study guide online:
1. Access the internet.
2. Go to www.us.elsevierhealth.com
3. Quick Search for HESI “Admission Assessment”
5. Price is $36.95 plus shipping and handling (Price may change)
6. UPS Delivery time is up to 14 days.
What is the minimum score allowed on the HESI exam for admission into the Nursing Program?
To be eligible for the nursing program, you must make a minimum of 75% on the Admission Assessment. Your score will be available to you at the end of the exam. You will want to KEEP your copy of your exam score for up to five years in your personal files.