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Where to take the HESI exam

You take it wherever your school has set it up: in the school’s own testing room, at a Prometric test center, or at home with a live remote proctor. You can’t choose where to take the HESI exam on your own, because every option starts from your school’s registration link. So the first thing to ask your program is which of these it offers.

Where can you take the HESI exam?

WhereHow it works
At your schoolYou register through the school’s link and pick a slot. On the day, the proctor gives you an access code to start in the Elsevier Secure Browser.
At a Prometric test centerYou register through the school’s link, then book a center, date and time in Prometric’s ProScheduler.
At homeA live proctor watches through your webcam, through Prometric’s ProProctor or through ProctorU.

Finding HESI testing centers near you

  1. Register through your school’s Prometric link first. You’ll get an email with your eligibility number.
  2. Go to prometric.com/elsevier and choose Schedule. It opens Prometric’s ProScheduler.
  3. Enter your eligibility number and the first four letters of your last name.
  4. Enter your ZIP code and the date you want.
  5. Pick a test center, then click a date to see its open times.

ID rules at a Prometric center

  • Your first and last name in Evolve must match a non-expired government photo ID with a signature, like a driver’s license or passport.
  • An expired ID, or a different name, photo or signature, means you’re not let in, and you lose the appointment and its fees.
  • Temporary IDs may be refused. It’s up to the center’s staff.
  • Bring your confirmation code and your Evolve login.
Sources: Elsevier Support · Elsevier and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.