As of March 2010, Hawaii was home to four programs for LPNs.
The Hawaii Board of Nursing has the responsibility of approving educational programs that fulfill the education requirements necessary for practical nurse licensing in the state. As of March 2010, the board has approved only four programs, all of which are found at public, two-year colleges. These LPN colleges use classroom instruction and clinical experience to prepare students for careers in a field the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will grow by 21 percent from 2008 through 2018.
Kapiolani Community College
Located one mile from Diamond Head Crater Park in Honolulu, Kapiolani Community College is a member of the University of Hawaii system of schools and is home to more than 8,200 students. To receive admission to the program, students must first complete a 15-hour medical terminology course and either take a nurse aide training course or have work experience as a nursing aide. Students must also receive CPR and first aid certification prior to enrolling. The coursework and clinical training takes one year to complete and features experience in maternal, pediatric, geriatric and surgical nursing.
Kapiolani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816
808-734-9000
kapiolani.hawaii.edu
Kaua'i Community College
Kaua'i Community College is located in the city of Lihue on the northwestern island of Kaua'i. The school's practical nursing program boasts a 100 percent pass-rate among graduates on the state licensing exam during four different years since the 2002-2003 academic year. Before entering the program, students must complete mathematics and English courses and pass a nursing pre-admission examination. To complete the LPN program, students study for three consecutive terms, which requires approximately 12 months of full-time study. Topics covered in the required curriculum include anatomy, psychology and child, adult and family health care.
Kaua'i Community College
3-1901 Kaumualii Highway
Lihue, HI 96766
808-245-8212
kauai.hawaii.edu
Maui College
Home to approximately 3,000 students, the main campus of Maui College in Kahului on the island of Maui and serves as the location for the school's practical nursing program. Only Hawaii residents may apply for admission to the LPN training courses and additional requirements include completion of the nursing pre-admission examination and coursework in English, anatomy and microbiology. Having previous experience as a nursing assistant is also beneficial, but not mandatory. Students admitted to the program usually study for an additional 12 months and have the option to begin classes in the spring or fall. The school has a student group for men in nursing.
Maui College
310 Ka'ahumanu Ave.
Kahului, HI 96732
808-984-326
maui.hawaii.edu
Hawaii Community College
Hawaii Community College is in the city of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Unlike the other programs in Hawaii, the practical nursing certificate course of study does not require students to have any previous education or work experience beyond a high school diploma or the equivalent. Admission is based solely on the results of the college's math and English placement exams. The curriculum encompasses three terms of study with classes in human development, maternity and child health, patient care and personal vocational relations.
Hawaii Community College
200 West Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720
808-974-7611
hawaii.hawaii.edu
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