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Application Procedure Checklist

Thank you for your interest in the Associate Degree Program for registered nursing for returning Licensed Practical Nurses. This Application Procedure Checklist should be used to make sure you have met the requirements for application to the program. A completed checklist, application, transcripts and other required documents must be received by the last date of the application period.

Attend a General Nursing Program Information Session for details on the application process and nursing programs we offer. Most of your questions will be answered there. After you have attended an Information Session you are welcome to come for a 15 minute Walk-in Advising Session with counselor on Tuesday 9am - 12 noon in Kopiko 228 or Wednesdays from 1 - 4 pm in Kopiko 231. Enter from the main entrance near Kopiko 201. Please fill out an Advising Checklist first.

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Application Period:

FALL ADMISSION (Application Period: Dec. 1 - Feb. 1)
SPRING ADMISSION (Application Period: June 1 - Sept. 1)
(the ANURS-LPN program is usually run once a year)
Application packets with forms required for the program are available at the KCC Kekaulike Information and Services Center (KISC) in 'Ilima 102 during this period.

Send or bring all documents as directed to:

Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC), 'Ilima 102
Kapi'olani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Ph: 808.734.9555

Nursing Department, Kopiko 201

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Application Checklist:

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Submit the following by the application deadline to be considered for acceptance:

 
1.

A UH System Application Form (SAF) (except continuing KCC students). List ANURS-LPN as your desired Major.

First time students need to also submit a TB clearance and record of two MMR immunizations. Applicants born before 1956 and Hawaii high school graduates need to submit the TB clearance only.

2.
The KCC Application for Selective Admission Program (ASAP) Form (all applicants). This form is found in the application packet. List ANURS-LPN as your Program Choice.
3.

If you are using high school chemistry to meet the chemistry requirements, you must submit an official transcript to the KISC office.

4.

Official college transcripts sent directly to the KISC office from other campuses. They must meet these requirements:

  • completion of all Prerequisite Courses (see below) with a 'C' grade or higher (C- not accepted). See note on "Course Recency" below.
  • a transcript from a state approved post-secondary L. P. N. program.
    Prerequisite Courses:
      • ENGLISH 100, ESL 100, ENG 160 (3 cr) or ENG 101 and 101L
      • CHEMISTRY (High School 1 year or College 3 cr)
      • ZOOLOGY 141 and 141L or ZOOL 240 (total 4 cr)
      • ZOOL 142 and 142L or ZOOL 241 (total 4 cr)
      • MATH 100H, MATH 100 or higher (3 cr)
      • FAMR 230 or PSY 240 (family resources, life span development, 3 cr)
      • PSYCHOLOGY 100 (3 cr)
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at any College or University; not on probation or suspension
  • A minimum GPA of 2.5 for prerequisite and any other completed A.D.N. support courses.
  • submittal of a Transcript Evaluation Request Form so the credit can be entered on your record. It is not necessary to request a transcript for Kapi'olani Community College courses. Submit Course Descriptions for non-UH courses.
    Other Support Courses:
      • MICROBIOLOGY 130 or 135 (3 cr)
      • PHARMACOLOGY 230 (3 cr, not recommended before ZOOL 141, 142)
      • ANTHROPOLOGY 200 (Cultural Anthropology, 3 cr)
      • Humanities elective (AS Degree humanities, 3 cr)
*Confirm with KISC Office re: maiden or other name used on High School Transcript/Diploma.
5.

Verification of LPN experience(s)
Submit a letter from your employer verifying satisfactory full-time employment of one year or more as an LPN in a SNF or acute care setting. (1 yr. FT in the last 3 years). Attach a job description. Make sure it indicates the program you are applying for.

6.
Submit a copy of your current LPN Hawaii license.
7.
The NLN RN Pre-Admission Exam Score If you do not take your test at KCC list KCC as your "designated school" when you apply for the test or request a copy from NLN for KCC. Minimum composite score is 95. Your score remains current for 3 years. The test can be retaken once in the spring and once in the fall semester. Exam score must be sent directly from the NLN. Photocopies will NOT be accepted.
  

 

Selection and Acceptance

Residents of the State of Hawaii receive selection priority for this high demand program. Military and military dependents are considered residents for tuition purposes only.

Selection is made on a best qualified basis by the application deadline. Criteria include completion of other support courses required in the program with 'C' or higher, your GPA (grade point average) in prerequisite and support courses taken (excluding chemistry), and score received on the NLN RN Pre-Admission Exam.

Course recency. Science courses must be taken within 5 years of admission (no time limit on chemistry), other courses within 10 years of admission (no time limit on ANTH 200 and Humanities, and ENG 100 with a bachelor's degree).

See the "Explanation of Admission Requirements" for selection health requirements.

NOTE: Students withdrawing from college on or after the first day of instruction of the Fall semester and before September 1 may reapply for the program as a continuing student for Spring by indicating on the withdrawal from that they will reapply. They may also register for non-nursing courses as a continuing student.

Students who do not indicate their intent to return or who withdraw in the Spring semester will be required to apply for readmission by submitting the SAF to the Admissions Office by the required college deadline. All students who withdraw from college are subject to the program requirements in effect at the time of application.

Note: Spring admission to the ANURS-LPN program is subject to demand, funding and staffing.

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