*******Attention *******

All Pre-Nursing Students

 

New Nursing Admission Exam Requirement

 

*****Important Facts*****

 

§         Now required for admission to nursing program

§         Begins with applicants for class of Fall 2008

§         May take exam only ONCE per year (twice in a 5 year period)

§         Exam results due to Nursing Office no later than May 31 of year student is applying for admission to program.

§         Evolve Reach A-2 Test (by Elsevier)

o       Administered by CSU Testing Center, Pre-registration required – Phone 706-507-8020

o       Exam dates begin January 2008

o       Exam offered twice monthly Jan-May 2008

o       Contact Testing Center for calendar & procedures

o       Fee $ 50.00 (includes proctor fee) - pay to Testing Center

§         Format:  Online, proctored and timed exam (4 hours)

§         Evolve Reach A2 Test includes:

o       Math, Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar  (scores used as part of nursing admission criteria)

o       Chemistry, Biology, A&P (scores NOT used as part of nursing admission criteria)

o       Learning Styles (scores NOT used as nursing admission criteria --- used in Student Success Program after admission)

§         Study Guide available

o       “Admission Assessment Study Guide” - $25.95

o       No shipping fee if ordered online: http://portals2.elsevier.com/portal/portal/hesi

o       Phone 1-800-545-2522 (+ shipping fee if ordered by phone)

o       Text Box: ISB #: 9780-9656-67838