HESI A2 Prep Tutoring for Nashville Nursing School Applicants
Nashville is the healthcare capital of America — HCA Healthcare's global HQ is here. Tennessee's community college ADN programs use the HESI A2: Nashville State, Volunteer State, and Motlow State. Our tutors build your plan around your target school's exact requirements.
📱 Self-Study Portal — $29/moWhich Nashville Nursing Schools Require the HESI A2?
- 🏥Nashville State Community CollegeADN. HESI A2 required with 75%+ composite. TN Promise/TN Reconnect eligible — free tuition for qualifying students.
- 🏥Volunteer State Community CollegeADN. Gallatin (north of Nashville). HESI A2 required with 75%+ composite. Strong Sumner Regional clinical partnerships.
- 🏥Motlow State Community CollegeADN. Smyrna/Tullahoma. HESI A2 required. Serves the southern Nashville corridor.
- 🏥Aquinas CollegeBSN. Private. HESI A2 required with 78%+ recommended. Dominican-founded. Small cohorts with personalized attention.
⚠️ Belmont/Vanderbilt use TEAS: See our Nashville TEAS 7 page →
Nashville HESI A2 Score Comparison
| School | Min Score | Key Sections | Degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College | 78%+ | Math, Reading, Grammar, A&P, Vocab | BSN |
| Nashville State | 75%+ | Math, Reading, Grammar, A&P | ADN |
| Vol State | 75%+ | Math, Reading, Grammar, A&P | ADN |
| Motlow State | 75%+ | Math, Reading, Grammar, A&P | ADN |
💰 Nursing Career Outlook in Nashville
Nashville is home to HCA Healthcare's global HQ, Vanderbilt Health, Ascension Saint Thomas, and TriStar Health. TN Promise makes community college ADN programs tuition-free for qualifying students. No state income tax means maximum take-home pay. Nashville's 14% projected growth is among the highest nationally.
⭐ What Nashville HESI Students Say
"TN Promise covered my Nashville State tuition — so my only barrier was the HESI. Grammar and A&P were killing me. My tutor built a 5-week plan with daily drills. I studied on my lunch break at the Amazon warehouse. Scored 78% cumulative. Free tuition + RN salary = life changed."
— Brandon S., Antioch
Admitted to Nashville State ADN, Fall 2025
"I'm a CNA at Vanderbilt and wanted the faster path to RN through Vol State. Math was my weakest HESI section. My tutor focused on ratios, conversions, and dosage calculations. After 4 weeks: 80% Math, 77% cumulative. Starting clinicals in Gallatin this January."
— Keisha D., Hendersonville
Admitted to Vol State ADN, Spring 2026