Nursing Admissions · HESI A2
HESI A2 Tutoring & Test Prep
Preparation tailored to the subtests required by each student's nursing program, with particular strength in Mathematics and Science.
Topics that may appear on the HESI A2
We’ll focus on the subtests your nursing program requires. My specialties are Mathematics and Science. If your exam also requires English-related sections, I may help you strengthen those skills as part of your preparation; we’ll confirm the specific coverage during your consultation.
Numbers & Operations
- Integers
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Percent
- Order of operations
- Factors & multiples
- Ratios
- Proportions
- Rates
Measurement & Algebra
- Metric ↔ U.S. Customary
- Time, mass, volume, length
- Linear equations
- Inequalities
- Word problems
- Dosage calculations
- IV drip rates
- Body-weight dosing
Reading Comprehension
- Main Idea & Details
- Inference & Logical Conclusions
- Author's Purpose & Tone
Vocabulary & General Knowledge
- Medical-Context Vocabulary
- General English Vocabulary
Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Usage & Mechanics
Body Systems
- Heart structure
- Circulation
- Lungs
- Gas exchange
- CNS / PNS
- Reflex arcs
- Major glands & hormones
- Bones
- Joints
- Muscle types
- Skin layers
- GI tract
- Nephron
- Male & female reproductive
Foundations
- Cells
- Tissues
- Organs
- Systems
- Directional terms
- Body planes & cavities
- Negative & positive feedback
- Fluid & electrolyte balance
Cell & Molecular Biology
- Cell structure
- Membrane transport
- Cell cycle
- Mitosis & meiosis
- DNA structure
- Replication
- Transcription
- Translation
- Mendelian genetics
- Pedigrees
- Punnett squares
Metabolism & Microbiology
- Enzymes
- Cellular respiration overview
- Photosynthesis overview
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Innate vs. adaptive immunity (intro)
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Nucleic acids
Matter & Atomic Structure
- States of matter
- Phase changes
- Density
- Subatomic particles
- Isotopes
- Electron configuration
- Trends
- Groups & periods
Bonding & Reactions
- Ionic
- Covalent
- Polar vs. nonpolar
- Mole concept
- Balancing equations
- Limiting reagent
- pH scale
- Strong vs. weak
- Neutralization
- Concentration
- Molarity
- Dilution (C₁V₁ = C₂V₂)
Mechanics
- Distance, velocity, acceleration
- Free fall
- Newton's laws
- Friction
- Normal force
- Torque (intro)
- Static equilibrium
Exam Format
Total Questions
Variable — Elsevier does not publish one fixed national question total
Required Sections
Variable — each nursing program chooses which HESI A2 subtests applicants must take
Question Types
Computer-delivered questions organized by the selected academic and optional profile subtests
Testing Time
Set by the administering institution based on its selected subtests
Calculator
On-screen calculator availability follows the institution’s HESI A2 administration
Delivery
Elsevier Evolve secure testing, at an institution or through an approved remote/testing-center arrangement
Scoring
Percentage reported by subtest; minimum required scores are set by each nursing program
Library
HESI A2 Library