BSN Students: Orientation
Congratulations on being admitted to the University of New Mexico College of Nursing! We look forward to getting to know you. As outlined in your acceptance letter, you are required to attend a one-day orientation. To prepare for orientation you will need to to take the HESI A2 exam, and you will need to review all posted documents (which can be found in the Orientation Packet) and complete requirements prior to attending orientation.
Again, congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Download the Orientation Packet. This packet includes documents with the following information:
- Orientation Agenda
- Contact Forms For Advisement
- HESI A2 Information
- Level 1 Schedule Information
- Professional Documentation
- Basic Nursing Skills Competency Information
- Student Checklist
- Fingerprinting/Background Check Information
- HSC Identification Badge information
- Student Badge Form
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Technology Information
- Booklist
- Air Contaminant Evaluation Information
- Financial Aid Information
- Course Planning Information
- Student Handbook
The UNM College of Nursing has initiated a comprehensive plan that will help guarantee your success in nursing school and on the NCLEX (the National Council of Nursing Exam). Over the course of 4 terms, students take four HESI exams; personalized recommended remediation is provided based on your test results. Remediation may be required for low scoring students. All the tests are administered on-line in a proctored setting.
Incoming students take the HESI A2 test which includes reading comprehension, math learning style, and personality style assessment. Results from these exams are used to identify students most likely to benefit from remediation, and to recommend study strategies based on your learning style. This test takes approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours and will be administered on the same day you attend orientation.
The A2 exam will be given on January 6th at 7:30-9:30 am
Note: More information about the HESI A2 is in the Orientation Packet.
This exam will be given on the day of orientation.
The UNM Schedule of offerings subject to change depending upon faculty resources and student enrollment needs. See UNM Catalog and UNM Schedule for further Information.
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