Entrance Exam
The entrance exam for Covenant School of Nursing RN Bridge Track is the HESI Fundamentals of Nursing exam. Exams are only offered during each application period at our location. If you are ready to register for your exam, please click the link below and good luck!
The entrance exam for Covenant School of Nursing RN Bridge Track is the HESI Fundamentals of Nursing exam. Exams are offered during each application period at our location, and scores are valid for one application cycle. In order to be eligible to apply, applicants must receive a minimum score of 850 on the HESI Fundamentals of Nursing exam.
The minimum score that CSON will accept for our program:
- 850 or higher HESI score
If the tester fails to meet the minimum score, they will have to retake the exam at a later date. Each tester will be allowed to take the HESI Fundamentals exam three times each application period. The HESI Fundamentals of Nursing exam is a challenging exam, and many students do not pass the first attempt. Applicants need to plan on taking the exam a minimum of two times to meet the minimum requirement. Applicants are highly encouraged to email Katie Martin at katie.martin@covhs.org for study recommendations.
The HESI Fundamentals exam can only be taken at our location at the times that are on the registration page. Please note that this exam is not the same as the Traditional RN ATI TEAS Assessment exam.
Students will be emailed their test results 48 hours after completing the exam. You will need to print out your scores and place them in the application packet before turning the application packet in to the admissions committee.
There are many options available for students to study and prepare for the HESI Fundamentals of Nursing exam. We recommend the following two textbooks in addition to the suggested online videos. Applicants are highly encouraged to email Katie Martin at katie.martin@covhs.org for additional study recommendations.
- HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 7th Edition
- Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 9th Edition
Online Videos
Resources for the Hesi Fundamentals
Nursing Fundamentals Hesi Review Practice Questions Nursing School NCLEX
HESI Fundamentals Review Jan 2020 Video
If a tester needs to reschedule an exam, the tester will have to email Katie Martin or call 806-725-8949 no later than 24 hours before the scheduled exam time. There will be a $25 fee to reschedule an exam.
If the tester does not contact Mrs. Martin in the time frame, or does not show up for their scheduled exam, the tester will have to register for a future exam and pay the exam fee again.