About
The Practical Nursing program curriculum is designed to prepare students with entry-level competencies needed for the Licensed Practical Nurse examination. The program consists of planned learning experiences in classroom, laboratory and faculty-supervised clinical settings which will prepare the student to function in the role of a beginning practitioner of practical nursing. The program prepares the student for eligibility to take the licensure examination for practical nurses. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are eligible to take the licensing examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program is fully accredited by the Board of Nursing, State of Hawaiʻi. The Practical Nursing Program prepares graduates for the National Council of Licensure Examination for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Organization
Kapiʻolani Community College
Kapiʻolani Community College is a college in Honolulu, Hawaii, with academic pathways spanning liberal arts, arts and humanities, business, computer science and information technology, culinary and hospitality, education, healthcare, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences. Its healthcare-related training includes Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. The college also provides nursing, emergency medical services, health sciences, and non-credit program options. Its academic resources include a general catalog, class availability tools, continuing education, specialized support services, and campus programs organized by broad fields of study.