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HESI Exams

The College of Nursing partners with Elsevier and ProctorU for online procturing of your HESI exam.


The first step is to set up your Elsevier account. You will need your Evolve username prior to testing with ProctorU.

IMPORTANT: It is imperative you READ and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS throughout this process to ensure your ability to test within the allotted dates/times we have reserved! 

Students who have used Proctor U previously

If you have used ProctorU before, you CANNOT use your standard institution account. The process is different for HESI exams, so visit this site and follow the steps outlined there as soon as possible. When scheduling your exam, look for the appropriate exam name:

RN Admission Assessment (A2) 1st Time Tester

RN Admission Assessment (A2) 2nd Time Tester

You may take these exams in any order

Students who have NOT used Proctor U previously

Review the information on the HESI Test-Taker Portal and follow the below steps and instructions to get started with ProctorU.  

STEP 1:  

  • Create a ProctorU username and password in order to register for and take your exam 
  • For your "Institution," select “**Elsevier – HESI**” 
  • If you already have a ProctorU account, sign in and select “add enrollment” from your profile > account settings and select “**Elsevier – HESI** for the Institution. Then select update account. 

STEP 2:  

  • For all exams: Register for your exam(s) at least 72 hours prior to your test date. Register directly on the ProctorU website; there is no need to do so in your HESI account.  
  • When registering, your "TERM" will be "Texas A&M College Station"

 

Start checking compatibility of your device now rather than later by completing all of the steps below. All steps below must be completed and successful prior to testing day.

  1. Mac Catalina update - If you are on 10.15.2 or 10.15.3, you need to update to 10.15.4. If you have not updated, please stay on 10.15.1.
  2. Run the HESI compatibility checker AND HESI mock exam. Also install the HESI Secure Browser listed in the HESI mock exam.
  3. Download the ProctorU extension
  4. Run the ProctorU compatibility checker
  5. Hardwire internet connection into the device before testing to improve performance.
  6. Use your evolve USERNAME, not email address, when logging into HESI to take your exam.

Important testing notes for all students

  • You need your Evolve username and password to test (you will be prompted for this after starting your exam session).
  • You need a computer, webcam and microphone to take this exam. You also need to be in a well-lit, private and quiet area that is free from interruption.
  • You will be connected to a live proctor for this exam and asked to show a government-issued ID to authenticate your identity. Your face and your screen will also be recorded through the duration of the exam.
  • You will be asked to show your entire testing space during the startup process. 
  • The startup process will take 10-25 minutes and does not deduct against your actual exam time. 
  • It is important that you have enough bandwidth available during the exam. Other people on your network streaming videos or using excessive bandwidth can impact your testing experience.
  • If prompted, enter the appropriate access code dependent on exam:
    • RN Admission Assessment (A2) 1st Time Tester: A050T61HFN
    • RN Admission Assessment (A2) 2nd Time Tester: 0QF4N6I3QG