Pre-Admission Test

The HESI A2 admission assessment is the preferred pre-admission test for applicants (RNs exempt).

Please check here for guidance if you have already taken ANOTHER nursing pre-admission test (i.e. TEAS or KAT).

The HESI A2 test will be made available through a remote proctoring service so that you can schedule it at your convenience and take it from home.

Cost: $75

Admission Test FAQs and LCN Score Requirements

Steps to Register for the HESI exam

Step 1: Click here.
Step 2: If you DO NOT already have a ProctorU account, simply use this link to sign up with an Elsevier-HESI enrollment.
Step 3: Fill out the Create an Account form.
Step 4: Once you've created your account, click "Schedule new session"
Step 5: The dropdown labeled "Confirm your Institution," select **Elsevier - HESI **
Step 6: In the dropdown labeled “Select a term,” select Lakeview College of Nursing.
Step 7: In the dropdown labeled "Select your exam," select the appropriate option from the chart below:

Exam Title for Registration within ProctorU:

If you are:	Select this exam.
1^st Time Test Taker	HESI A2 - 1st Time Test Taker 2526
2^nd Time Test Taker	HESI A2 - 2nd Time Test Taker 2526
Meet this criteria: Completed 30 cr. hrs. of prerequisite courses. Completed at least 2 of the 5 prerequisite science courses. Hold a 3.0/4.0 prerequisite science GPA. Hold a 3.0/4.0 cumulative GPA. Or Are an LPN with a 2.5/4.0 cumulative GPA.	HESI A2 - Reading Section Only 2526

Accommodation Requests: Contact studentsfirst@lcn.edu. Please make requests as soon as possible and well before registering for the HESI A2 test.

HESI A2 Resources:

It is highly recommended to prepare for this test by purchasing a study guide and reviewing in some manner. An internet search for “nursing school entrance exam” will provide the resources needed to prepare or you can check out these resources:

If a student needs live assistance, they can contact ProctorU through Live Chat or call them directly at 855-772-8678.