HESI Placement Exams for Nursing Program


STCC's Nursing Program Information Sessions

The College has scheduled Nursing Admission Information Sessions. Students interested in applying for the Nursing Program are strongly encouraged to attend one of these information sessions before contacting:

Mary Tarbell, Program Director by email.

Information sessions are held in the Student Success Center in Building 27 throughout the year for any potential students wishing to learn more about or apply to the Nursing Program at STCC. These information sessions are open to all so no pre-registration is required.

The upcoming dates for the Nursing Info-Sessions are as follows:

For 2009 applicants:

  • September 11, 2008            12:15 p.m. (Student Success Center)
     

  • October 9, 2008                    12:15 p.m. (Student Success Center)
     

  • November 13, 2008             12:15 p.m. (Student Success Center)
     

  • December 11, 2008              12:15 p.m. (Student Success Center)

  • The Information Sessions are held in Building 27 (Student Success Center) unless otherwise indicated
  • Click through for directions to the Student Success Center in Building 27 
  • The HESI Exams are held in Building 2, Room 114 (Center for Business and Technology)

Nursing Program Requirements and Prerequisites

For complete details on prerequisites and requirements for students applying to the program, as well as what is expected of them once accepted into the program, please go to the Nursing Program Website

Required HESI Exam

Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) provides standardized exams in a variety of topics which are critical for students in being successful candidate in STCC's Nursing Program. To be considered for admission into the Nursing Program, applicants must take and pass the HESI exam with a score of 77 or higher. Applicants to the STCC Nursing Program can take the HESI exam a maximum of two times.

altTo help prepare you for the exam, HESI test candidates may purchase
optional study materials directly from the HESI Website.


Scheduled Dates for HESI Exams

For 2009 Applicants:

Location

Tuesday, September 16 @ 10:30 a.m.

2/114

Tuesday, October 7 @ 10:30 a.m.

2/114

Candidates should arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of the exam for check-in.
Remember you must present a valid, government-issued picture ID at check-in.


Steps to Register for HESI Exams

NOTE: Candidates should indicate two (2) potential test dates on the registration form in case your first choice is full

  1. Download and print the Registration Form for the HESI Exam

  2. Take the completed form to the Center for Business and Technology Office in the Scibelli Enterprise Center at the STCC Technology Park. The Technology Park is located across Federal Street from the main campus. The $40 exam fee must be paid at the time of registration. Payment will be accepted by money order, cash, or credit card--no personal checks will be accepted.

  3. Written confirmation of your exam date will be mailed to you. (allow 1 - 2 weeks)

  4. Do not contact the College unless you have NOT received your written confirmation within one week of the first testing date that you requested. Email or call 413.755.4225.

  5. Arrive at the Testing Center at least 15-20 minutes before the scheduled time. The Testing Center is in Building 2, room 114 on the Main Campus.
    Bring your confirmation Letter and a valid, government-issued picture ID.

Directions to:

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