Nursing & Allied Health Testing

HESI LPN-RN Testing

The HESI LPN-RN exam is the mid-curricular exam for LPN-RN applicants. It is different from the commercial HESI tests and is tailored to the GCC LPN-RN Program.

2024 Test Dates

February 5, March 4, April 8, June 3, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 7, and November 4

2025 Test Dates

January 13, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 19, June 9, July 7, August 11, September 8, October 6, and November 10

• 8 a.m. or 1 p.m. via Zoom  (Monday to Thursday)
• 9 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. in the FAC Testing Center, LGC Testing Center (Monday to Thursday)
• 9 a.m. in Stafford Testing Center (Monday or Thursday)

Test candidates must pay for each attempt.  

Requesting an Appointment

Appointments must be scheduled in advance and are proctored and scheduled by the Testing Center only. Do not request appointments via the HESI website.

To schedule, send an email to FACTesting@germanna.edu or call the FAC Testing Center at (540) 891-3083. Emails should include: 

• Subject line "ATTN: HESI - Mid-Curricular"
• Full Name
• Student ID #
• Primary phone number
• Preferred testing method (Zoom, FAC Testing Center, LGC Testing Center or Stafford Testing Center)
• Preferred date & time
• Program of study (LPN to RN)

TEAS Testing

As of March 16, 2024, the TEAS is the preadmission test for GCC's nursing (PN, LPN-RN and RN), dental and physical therapist assistant programs.  The TEAS is a four-part assessment with subsections in reading, mathematics, science, and English & Language usage. Each subject of the test is timed.  

The testing centers and Proctorio provide in-person and remote test proctoring services to students planning to apply to a Health Technology program (PN, LPN-RN, RN, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, and Physical Therapist Assistant) at Germanna.

• Two attempts are allowed.  Students must wait 14 days between attempts for remediation/studying and complete all subjects on the TEAS.  
• Testing dates for prospective nursing students: November 18, 2024 - March 13, 2025.  Testing dates change during each nursing application cycle.  
• Prospective dental and physical therapist assistant students should follow the scheduled testing days below.  
• TEAS is not offered during Finals week of any semester.
• If you took the TEAS test at another institution and sent your transcript to Germanna, please email LGCTesting@germanna.edu and provide us with your first and last name and student ID number.  TEAS scores obtained must be within 3 years of applying.  

The TEAS test is available in-person:

• Fredericksburg & Locust Grove Testing Centers from Monday to Thursday at 9 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
• Stafford Testing Center on Mondays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. (Seating is limited.)

The TEAS test is available for remote proctoring via Proctorio:

• Remote proctoring from Monday to Thursday at 9 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. (A 30-minute Dry-Run session via Zoom is required at least 2-3 days before the test day.)

Appointment requests must be submitted via emailo LGCTesting@germanna.edu. Your email should include:

• Full legal name
• Germanna / VCCS EmplID student number
• Primary phone number
• Type of laptop used for remote proctoring: MacBook or Windows (cannot use a Chromebook or an iPad)
• Preferred testing mode (testing center or remote proctoring via Proctorio)
• Preferred date & time 
• Major/Program of Study (LPN-RN, PN, RN, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting or Physical Therapist Assistant)

Scheduling Guidelines

We cannot accommodate same-day testing requests. Please allow five to seven business days to receive confirmation of your appointment time.

• Students requiring a test accommodation (extended time, etc.) must contact the Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR) and Mr. Win Stevens before scheduling an appointment.  Your appointment will not be confirmed until Testing Services receives your accommodate from OAR.  
• If you have not received an email from Testing Services confirming your appointment, you will not be allowed to test.
• If you are unable to arrive at your appointment time, please call (540) 423-9147 (Locust Grove Campus). Leave a voicemail if prompted.
• If you are running late, please alert the Testing Center as soon as possible to ensure that we can still accommodate you.

Testing Process

• Allow 3.5 hours to test.  Each section is timed.
• Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, your student ID# and your ATI/TEAS username and password.

MOOC NAS2 Testing

The prerequisite for BIO 141 is completion of the NAS 2 exam with a score of 70% or better, or completion of BIO 101 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.

Students who enroll in the free MOOC NAS 2 course gain access to the NAS 2 exam, which is password protected and must be completed in the GCC testing center. The exam can be taken any time the testing center is open, but you must arrive at least 90 minutes prior to closing. Appointments are not required. 

The exam may be taken three times, and students must wait three days before retaking the exam. Students should use the three-day waiting period to review the study material in Canvas. If you earn less than 70% on the third attempt, contact Dr. Thomson at sthomson@germanna.edu for details about earning an additional attempt.