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Nursing and Allied Health

Welcome to Hawai'i Community College Nursing and Allied Health!

We have two nursing program options for you to consider.

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The Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing

PRCN program not being offered in 2022-23 and 2023-24

The Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing Program (CA-PRCN) prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for entry-level positions as Licensed Practical Nurses. Graduates of the PRCN Program are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Exam for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Licensed Practical Nurses work in a variety of health care settings under the supervision of a Physician or Registered Nurse. The CA-PRCN program is approved by the Hawai’i State Board of Nursing.

Associate in Science Degree in Nursing

The Associate in Science Degree in Nursing (ASN-RN) prepares students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for entry-level positions as Registered Nurses. Graduates of the ASN-RN Program are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Registered Nurses work in a variety of health care settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community-based settings. The ASN-RN program is approved by the Hawai'i State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

CTE Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination

Hawai‘i Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, national guard, victims of domestic or sexual violence, gender identity and expression, genetic information, citizenship, credit history, and income assignment. For inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, hawvcsa@hawaii.edu. For disability accommodations, please contact the Hawai‘i CC Disability Service Office at 808-934-2725

Hawai‘i Community College, an institution of the University of Hawai‘i Community College (UHCC) system applies an open access policy, with program admission based upon the completion of applicable course prerequisites, preadmissions testing, and previous educational and/or health related work experience. The lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in CTE programs.

Please read about the entire nondiscrimination policy, presented in 14 primary languages.

Transfer Options

Transfer agreements existing with the University of Hawai'i at Hilo and University of Hawai'i at Manoa allow interested and qualified associate degree nursing graduates to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UHH or UHM.

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students at graduation with Chancellor

Hawaii State Board of Nursing

DCCA-PVL
Att: BON
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400,
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
www.acenursing.org