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The library has put together a collection of resources to help you prepare for the NCLEX and HESI exams.

Library and online research resources listed by subject area.

The is the main part of the library’s book collection. It contains books on many topics, including nursing.

The Archives Collection includes non-current materials from the founding of the school in 1958 up to the present time.

A small collection (approximately 800 titles) at the Extension Center at the Trocaire Achievement Complex on Transit Road in Williamsville.

A small collection of picture books and chapter books for children ages birth through eleven.

A collection without a strict academic focus meant for our patrons’ own enjoyment – includes many current award-winning books.

A space for study, (relative!) quiet, and reading. The Reading Room and the adjacent area also house several distinct collections.

Fill out our online form and a librarian will answer your question in writing. You can also use our 24/7 LibChat button at the top of the page.

Need a book that’s not in our collection? Fill out this Interlibrary Loan book request form.

Need a research article that’s not available in one of our online databases? Fill out this Interlibrary Loan article request form.

Need some individual help? Schedule a Research Appointment with one of the Trocaire librarians.

The library’s only study room can be reserved during library hours for a two-hour period.

Fill out this form if you’d like to suggest a resource for the library to purchase for its collection.

Look up the names, contact information, and subject specialties of the Trocaire librarians.

Current library hours, and addresses for both the main Choate campus library and the Transit Extension.

A guide to the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the library (opens in a new page).

A brief overview of the library’s mission, vision, and policies.

A link to the library’s online Collection Development Policy.

A guide to general library policies, including circulation and reserves.

Standardized Test and Exam Preparation

NCLEX

NCLEX.com

Find information needed to prepare for the NCLEX, NCLEX rules and what to expect on exam day, and take an NCLEX Practice Exam (NPE)

National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) NCLEX Site

The NCSBN – a leading regulatory body – has put together a page of information about the NCLEX and other related exams.

NCLEX-RN: Ten Ways to Prepare for the Exam

Some great tips on preparing for the exam from the people at RegisteredNursing.org

Tips for Passing the NCLEX Exam

From the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Resources Hub webpage.

10 Tips to Prepare for the NCLEX

Information from the Jersey College School of Nursing.

HESI A2

Free HESI A2 Practice Tests

From NurseHub, information on the HESI A2 exams, and links to sample tests for each one of the 8 HESI A2 individual subject areas: Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Physics.

HESI A2 Practice Test.com: Free Practice for the HESI Admission Assessment Exam

Practice tests from this website include full-length tests including answers, computerized scoring, and detailed explanations.

HESI Practice Test

Free online practice tests for the HESI Admission Assessment Exam. All practice questions have all been updated for the 2024 version of the exam.