Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Transition Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I consider nursing as a career?
Yes, if you enjoy working with and caring for people; able to accept, give and use constructive feedback; have good manual dexterity and coordination; able to speak and write well; able to work independently and within a team; and have a strong background in math, science and English.
Where can I find more information about nursing as a career?
Visit the Maida Kamber Center (MKC) for Career and Transfer Services in `Ilima 104 or its website (see the Related Links section). The MKC provides career counseling, resources, and information.
How can I obtain advising information about the LPN-RN Transition Program?
Attend a Nursing Information Session. For a current schedule, click on Nursing Information Session.
When can I apply to enter the program?
You can enter in the fall and spring. The fall semester application period is December 1 to February 1; while the spring semester application period is June 1 to September 1.
What degrees and certificates do you offer?
The associate in science (AS) degree.
Is certification available?
The LPN-RN Transition Program prepares graduates for the National Council of Licensure Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Do I need to complete the prerequisite courses within a specific timeframe?
All prerequisite courses must be completed by the application period deadline: February 1 (for fall entrance) and September 1 (for spring entrance). Science courses except for chemistry must be completed within the last 5 years prior to the first day of the application period. There is no time limit for all other courses.
Do I need to maintain a certain grade and grade point ratio for the prerequisite and co-requisite (support) courses?
All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. A 2.5 cumulative grade point ratio (GPR) is required for pre-requisite and co-requisite courses.
How do I verify my one year of full-time work experience as a licensed practical nurse?
The one year of full-time LPN work experience requirement has been eliminated effective for individuals applying to the LPN-RN Transition Program between June 1, 2009 through September 1, 2009 for the Spring 2010 LPN-RN Transition Program, and thereafter. This change in the admissions requirement for the LPN-RN Transition Program will be reflected in the 2009-2010 KCC Catalog. For questions or concerns, please contact the Nursing Department at Kapi‘olani Community College at (808) 734-9305 or kapnurs@hawaii.edu.
Do I need to have a Hawai‘i state practical nursing license in order to be considered for the LPN-RN Transition Program?
Yes, a Hawai‘i state practical nursing license is required in order to be considered for the LPN-RN Transition Program.
Are there any special entry requirements?
Yes, the LPN-RN Transition Program is a selective admission program. For more information, click on ADN Admission Procedure.
Is the LPN-RN Transition Program accredited?
The LPN-RN Transition Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Council (NLNAC) and approved by the Hawai‘i State Board of Nursing. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for admission into the upper division of the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Accreditation:
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel: 404.975.5000
Fax: 404.975.5020
Website: http://www.nln.org/nlnac/
State Approval:
Hawaii State Board of Nursing
Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
1010 Richards Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808.586.3000
DCCA-PVL ATT: Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Website: http://www.state.hi.us/dcca/pvl/
Do you offer non-credit courses in nursing?
For a current listing of non-credit courses in nursing, please reference the KCC Catalog for non-credit course descriptions. For current offering of non-credit courses, please click on Continuing Education & Training.
