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.
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).
The University of Hawai‘i does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, or disability. For inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies, please contact your campus designee noted in the link below.
UHCC applies an open access policy, with program admission based upon the completion of applicable course/testing prerequisites. The lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in CTE programs.
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.
