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What HSRT Questions Actually Look Like
The HSRT tests how you think, not what you know. Every question gives you a scenario and asks you to reason from the evidence — not recall facts. Here are 3 example question types:
A hospital reports that patients in Ward B have a 40% higher rate of post-surgical infections than patients in Ward A. Ward B recently switched to a new sterilization protocol, while Ward A continues using the original protocol.
Which of the following conclusions is most strongly supported by this information?
A study found that nursing students who completed a critical thinking course scored 15 points higher on clinical evaluations than those who did not. However, enrollment in the course was voluntary.
What limitation of this study design most weakens the conclusion that the course caused the improvement?
A clinic serves 240 patients per week. Of these, 60% are seen for routine checkups, 25% for acute illness, and the remainder for follow-up visits. The clinic plans to add capacity for 30 more routine checkups per week.
After the expansion, what percentage of total weekly patients will be seen for routine checkups?
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The 6 Critical Thinking Skills the HSRT Measures
The HSRT doesn't test medical facts. It tests how you reason through clinical scenarios. Each skill below is a separate dimension of your critical thinking ability.
Analysis
Identify the key elements of an argument or scenario and separate relevant from irrelevant information.
Inference
Draw conclusions that are warranted by the evidence — not more, not less than what the data supports.
Evaluation
Assess the credibility of sources and judge the logical strength or weakness of arguments.
Induction
Form generalizations from specific observations. Make reasoned judgments under uncertainty.
Deduction
Apply general principles to reach specific conclusions using formal logical structures.
Numeracy
Interpret quantitative data — statistics, graphs, probabilities — and apply them to decisions.
Schools That Require the HSRT
19+ programs across Minnesota, Texas, New Jersey, and Oregon require the HSRT for admissions. If your program is on this list, you need to prepare — and there's almost nowhere else to do it.
| School | Program | Min Score |
|---|---|---|
| Anoka-Ramsey CC | Nursing | 74 |
| M State | Nursing RN/PN, Med Lab Tech, Sonography | 60–73% |
| Central Lakes College | Nursing RN/PN | 65–70% |
| Northwest Technical College | Nursing RN/PN | 70 |
| Century College | Various Health Sciences | Required |
| South Central College | Health Sciences | Required |
| RCTC | Health Sciences | Required |
Also required at: Rowan College (NJ), COCC (OR), PCC (OR), and more. See the full list →
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