2013 Spring/Summer Exam Schedule
Nursing (NLN), Allied Health (HP-A2), LPN-RN Progression (HESI)
Test Date
Test Time
Type of Exam
Friday, January 11, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, January 18, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, January 25, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, February 1, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, February 8, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, February 15, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, February 22, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, March 1, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, March 8, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, March 15, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, March 22, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, April 12, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, April 19, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, April 26, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, May 3, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LPN-RN Progression HESI
Friday, May 3, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, May 10, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, May 17, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, May 24, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, June 7, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, June 14, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, June 21, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, July 12, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, July 19, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, July 26, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, August 2, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, August 9, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, August 16, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
Friday, August 23, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LPN-RN Progression HESI
Friday, August 23, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NLN
Friday, August 30, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
LPN-RN Progression HESI
Friday, August 30, 2013
12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Allied Health
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NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING (NLN)
PRE-ADMISSION EXAM (PAX-RN and PAX-PN)
STUDENTS WILL REGISTER AND PAY ON-LINE AT
www.nlnonlinetesting.org
Instructions:
1. Log on to www.nlnonlinetesting.org and create an account.
2. Select Registration>Registration Store>Register by Location and follow prompts to pay $40
for the appropriate exam – PAX-RN or PAX-PN.
3. There is a $15 fee to change test dates once registered. No refund 48 hours prior to exam.
4. All further communication is done through the NLN testing services. A study guide can be
purchased online from the NLN.org. At this link http://goo.gl/iXkdl The MATC library also
has a bank of Occupation Practice Tests for Pre Nursing. Go to http://books.matc.edu and
select “Learning Express (test prep)”
5. If you need assistance call NLN Customer Service at 800-732-8656 or by email at
customerhelp@nln.org.
6. Exams are taken in room H126 every other Friday from 12:30 - 4:00.
The National League for Nursing Pre-Admission Examination (NLN PAX) is a standardized
entrance exam for potential nursing students who seek admittance into nursing schools
nationwide.
The NLN PAX RN and PN comprises three main areas: Verbal skills, which consists of both
word knowledge and reading comprehension; Mathematics, which includes basic
calculations, word problems, and incorporates algebra, geometry, conversions, graphs, and
applied mathematics; and Science, which examines general biology, chemistry, physics, and
earth science. The NLN PAX-PN includes the above content as well as a section on health
and first aid.
Each three sections consist of all multiple-choice questions and include experimental items
for the purpose of future test development. Answers to these questions are not counted in
the scoring.
There are 80 Verbal questions, 54 Math questions and 80 Science questions. Each exam is
limited to one hour.
To arrange special accommodations contact the MATC Student Accommodation Services in
room C219, Downtown Campus. 414-297-6750. Arrangements must be made three weeks
prior to testing date.
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MATC exam guidelines:
Students are allowed to take the same exam twice, but must wait six months between exam
dates. Students can take the PAX RN exam and PAX PN exam within six months because
they are two different exams. The PAX RN examinees can petition for the ADN program
only. PAX PN examinees can petition for the LPN program only. See counselor if you
change your program. Exam cannot score below 100. The target score is 130, but students
can petition with scores above 100.
For other questions please contact
MATC School of Health Sciences
Milwaukee campus H116
414-297-6263
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Specific Criteria and info for the HP-A2 Exam
If you would like to take this exam again, you must:
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Wait 3 months to retake the exam.
Take the exam in its entirety (we cannot give portions of the exam).
Pay for the entire exam – $34.00 (subject to change).
How do I obtain my test scores?
Test scores will be available to students immediately following the exam. The college
will also have access to the test scores. Students may access their scores and remediate
through their online Evolve account. A copy of the report of pre-admission test scores
must be submitted with the student’s petition for the desired Allied Health program.
What do my test scores mean?
Exam scores are reviewed as one criterion in the petition selection process. Scores are
used to determine students’ academic preparedness for selected Allied Health programs.
What content areas are included in the exam?
MATH
60 items; 75 minutes
Basic addition, subtraction,
multiplication, fractions, decimals,
ratio and proportion, household
measures, and general math facts used
in calculating drug dosages and
solutions.
READING COMPREHENSION
47 items; 60 minutes
Health-related reading scenarios that measure
reading comprehension. Identify the main idea,
find meaning of words in context, passage
comprehension, and making logical inferences.
GRAMMAR
60 items; 60 minutes
Contains basic grammar, including
parts of speech, important terms and
their uses, commonly occurring
grammatical errors, etc.
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Evolve Admission Assessment (HP - A2) & LPN-RN Progression
FAQ's & Directions
When do I take the pre-admission exam?
The HP-A2 and LPN - RN pre-admission exams are taken prior to petitioning for selected
MATC Allied Health and Nursing programs.
How much does the exam cost?
The cost of the HP-A2 pre-admission exam is $34.00 /LPN-RN $41.00(subject to change).
The examination fee is the responsibility of the student and is paid directly to Evolve.
Test purchase available two weeks before testing date. Closed 24 hours before testing date.
How do I register and purchase the HP-A2 & LPN-RN Progression Exam?
See pages 6 - 13
You must bring your paid receipt and MATC Student ID with you to H126
on the test date.
When are the testing dates?
See dates on page 1 of this document.
Where is the testing place?
Milwaukee Area Technical College School of Health Sciences Technology Center
700 West Highland Avenue, Room H126 (Learning Resource Center) If needed,Please make
arrangements with Special Accomondations (room C219) three weeks before testing date.
How do I prepare for the exam?
For the HP-A2 resource review:
HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review 3rd edition by Elsevier ©2013
(ISBN 978-1-4557-0333-3) http://goo.gl/QzRGI
For LPN-RN resource review:
Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition
by Linda Anne Silvestri , PhD , RN
ISBN: 9781455703791 | Copyright 2012 | Paperback http://goo.gl/gL162
Additional Resources for the book http://goo.gl/FvtGQ
You may also register for "NURSAD-190 Progression Challenge Exam Review"
a 1-credit elective course designed to assist LPNs prepare for the HESI challenge exam.
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HOW TO SIGN UP AND REGISTER FOR THE HP-A2 (HESI EXAM) FOR ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS & LPN-RN Progression
1. Go to http://ecampus.matc.edu/H126
2. Retrieve the four digit “HP-A2 Exam Payment ID code”
The code will be available two weeks before the scheduled exam date at noon. 40 seats will be
available. You will be able to purchase the exam any time prior to the exam date/time or until
sold out.
3. Go to http://evolve.elsevier.com and “Create an account”
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4. Fill out Account Information and “Submit” it will automatically generate your Username and
Password. Then select “Continue.”
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5. Select “Evolve Catalog” (This page will also appear if you log into your account)
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6. Select the purple HESI EXAMS button and then “Register for HESI”
7. Select “REGISTER”
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8. Update your Account information and then select “Continue”.
9. Select “SUBMIT”
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10. After Confirmation, Return to “My Evolve”
11. Select “Student Access”
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12. Select “Exam Payments” tab and Enter the four digit Payment ID from Step 2.
13. Select Fill out Information and Proceed to Checkout and complete payment information.
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Congratulations and see you on the testing date!
Arrive at 12:30 to Milwaukee Area Technical College’s Health Sciences Technology Center.
700 West Highland Avenue, Room H126 (Learning Resource Center)
On the testing date you will go to http://hesiinet.com and log in with your Evolve username
and password. The proctor will provide an exam code at that time. You will have 3 hours to
finish the three individual exams. Please bring your MATC ID & Receipt.
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