Register for a NURS Entrance (A2) Exam In Person at DLTC for ADN (LPN-RN), BSN, or MEPN programs
Nursing - HESI Entrance Exam (A2):
Registration is a two step process.
There are two payments for this exam- one in RegisterBlast for exam appointment registration/administration. Currently -$24 (price subject to change) and one in Evolve for your exam unit - Current price is around $55 (price subject to change).
This exam is required for students seeking admission into the ADN (LPN to RN), BSN, or MEPN Nursing programs at WKU. It evaluates general knowledge in areas of Anatomy & Physiology, Math, and Reading Comprehension.
- Testing is offered based on admissions cycles in March - May, July - August, and October - January with breaks in February, June, and September. Check the website often to see what dates become available as they are only scheduled about two weeks in advance.
- LPN to RN program admission deadlines (Application and testing scores MUST be submitted to Nursing Department by these dates):
- Fall admission: June 1st
- Spring admission: September 1st
- Summer admission: February 1st
- BSN and MEPN programs admission deadlines (Application and testing scores MUST be submitted to Nursing Department by these dates):
- Fall admission: February 1st
- Spring admission: September 1st
The exam may be taken only ONE time during each application cycle.
On- Site Testing Registration Instructions for the Distance Learning Testing Center (DLTC)
- The DLTC registration fee is $24 paid online (credit card, debit card or e-check) and is non-refundable and non-transferable. The exam unit cost is $51 plus tax and is paid through the Elsevier/Evolve portal. * Please note: exam unit prices may change without notice.
- You must bring a valid form of ID (non-expired --driver's license, passport, or other government issued identification with picture and signature ) to the testing center.
- On screen calculator is provided
- There is a 3 hour time limit for the LPN - RN program exam.
- Click here for parking & transportation information.
There is a two step process for registering for an NURS A2 Entrance exam In Person at WKU DLTC.
Step 1: Register for an appointment at WKU DLTC using this link: Register online now!
After clicking on the Register online now link, select the following:
- A. Choose a group: Non- Academic Exam - Exams not associated with a WKU Course
- B. Choose a group: NURS HESI (A2) Entrance In Person @ DLTC
- C. Choose a group: ADN(LPN-RN), BSN, or MEPN HESI (A2) Entrance In Person @ DLTC
- Complete the rest of the steps and add to cart then make payment.
Step 2: Create an Evolve account, register for a time slot, and pay for the exam unit in Evolve that corresponds to the date you scheduled with DLTC using one of these registration links:
ADN(LPN-RN) NURS Entrance A2 Exam - June through August 2026 Cycle - DLTC In Person Option:
BSN NURS Entrance A2 Exam - June through August 2026 Dates - DLTC In Person Option:
MEPN NURS Entrance A2 Exam - June through August Dates - DLTC In Person Option:
Evolve/Elsevier Payment and Registration Steps:
Click on one of the links above
- Login to Evolve or create an Evolve account
- Click the register button
- Click the register button beside the date and time window you would like to take the exam.
- Go to Registered exams, click make payment beside the exam you are registering for, and complete payment prompts.
- The exam unit MUST be paid for before you can launch your exam on exam day.