The Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT) is a requirement for admission to the Nursing Program at South Central College. The HSRT is a 35-question exam that assesses a student's ability to read and interpret medical information.

The HSRT-AD exam must be taken at a South Central College campus. You will have 50 minutes to answer 35 scenario-based questions. Tests are scored on a 100-point corresponding qualitative rating (superior, strong, moderate, weak, not manifested). 

The HSRT-AD assesses the following reasoning skills, independent of clinical practice skills or health care content knowledge:

• OVERALL Critical Thinking Skills– Sustained use of critical thinking to form reasoned judgments
• Analysis – Accurate identification of the problem and decision-critical elements
• Inference – Drawing warranted and logical conclusions from reasons and evidence
• Evaluation – Assessing the credibility of claims and the strength of arguments
• Induction – Reasoned judgment in ambiguous, risky, and uncertain contexts
• Deduction – Reasoned judgment in precisely defined, logically rigorous context
• Numeracy – Sustained use of critical thinking skills in quantitative contexts (quantitative reasoning)

Additional information about South Central College’s Nursing Practical (LPN) Program can be found here.

LOCATION:
North Mankato Campus, Room B120, 1920 Lee Blvd., North Mankato, MN 56003

DAY OF TEST:
- Bring a photo ID - Verification will be required prior to testing
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before the test time for check-in. If you are late, you will not be allowed to test and will not receive a refund
- No walk-in registrations will be accepted
- Paper and pencils will be provided

PROHIBITED ITEMS (NOT ALLOWED IN THE TESTING ROOM):
- Food or drink
- Textbooks or reference books of any kind
- Sunglasses, hats or a hood
- All electronic devices, including calculators and smart watches
- Personal items, including coats and backpacks, should be left at home or in your vehicle, otherwise a space will be provided. Items may be retrieved after the test.

RESOURCE LINKS:
Students are encouraged to review the test preparation suggestions offered by Insight Assessment.

REFUND POLICY:
In order to receive a full refund, you must call 507-389-7203 to cancel your registration at least 3 full business days prior to the exam date. If you are late, you will not be allowed to test and will not receive a refund.

CONTACT ON DAY OF ASSESSMENT:
Sommer Haynes, Sommer.haynes@southcentral.edu, 507-389-7348