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Explanation of Admission Requirements
ANURS-LPN Program

Item 1: UH System Application Form (SAF)

If you are new to Kapi'olani Community College or are returning after being out a semester or more, you must fill out the System Application Form (SAF). List your new major as: ANURS-LPN.

Item 2: Application for Selective Admission Program (ASAP)

This form helps track your application. All students, whether new or continuing students must complete and submit the ASAP form. List your Major as ANURS-LPN.

Item 3: High School Transcript for Chemistry Requirement

If you are using a high school Chemistry to meet the Chemistry requirement, you must submit and official transcript from your high school to the KISC office.

Item 4: Official Transcripts

All the prerequisites must have been completed by the deadline of that application period: February 1 for Fall entrance; September 1 for Spring entrance.

• Have official transcripts submitted to the Admissions/Records Office by the deadline.
• All courses must be completed with a "C" or higher.
• Courses are current within the times allowed.
• Courses must be taken on a A-F basis except for credit-by-examination for which a "Cr" may be accepted. Cr/NCr for other courses is acceptable only if the institution used Cr/NCR exclusively for their grading system.

  The Nursing Advisor or counselor can do an unofficial transcript evaluation prior to entry into the program. Course descriptions for work done outside the U.H. System are required. Prior to the application deadline a Transcript Evaluation Form must be submitted for courses taken outside the University of Hawai'i system. Evaluation takes one or more semesters to complete.

Students with a GPA of less than 2.0 at any College or University and those who are on probation or suspension for other reasons will not be considered until they have returned to non-probationary status.

Item 5: Verification of Employment as an LPN

Submit a letter from your employer verifying full-time employment of one year (or equivalent) or more as an LPN in a SNF or acute care setting (1 yr. FT in the last 3 years) and a job description. You may need a letter from more than one employer. Applicants who do not have 1 year of experience by the application deadline may be considered on a space available basis if they will have had the full year by the start of the program.

Item 6: LPN License

Photocopy your current LPN license and submit it with your application.

Item 7: Submission of NLN RN Pre-Admission Exam Score

The NLN RN Pre-Admission Exam tests you on reading and comprehension, math and science. Have a copy of the NLN test score to the Nursing Office by the close of the application period if you did NOT list KCC as your "designated school". Test results must be sent directly from the NLN. No xerox copies will be accepted. Minimum acceptable score on composite is 95. Score remains current for 3 years. Can be retaken twice a year.

Acceptance

All applicants who have met the minimum requirements are considered for acceptance on a best qualified basis. Applicants are ranked on a point scale reflecting the following criteria:

• NLN RN Pre-Admission Exam Score;
• G.P.A. for completed prerequisite and co-requisite support courses;
• CO-requisite support courses completed by the application deadline.

Accepted students will be sent a Health Packet with specific information and forms including the following. You will need to complete the requirements before you register.

• TB clearance.
• CPR certification current within the year.
• Professional Liability Insurance ($15)
• Measles, Rubella, Chicken Pox, Mumps, Tetanus immunity status (required).
• Hepatitis B immunization (strongly recommended).
• Signed form by physician regarding ability to meet the Technical Standards for the program.
• Have health insurance.

Technical Standards
Please review the "Admission Planning Handbook for Nursing, Health Science, and EMS Applicants 2002 - 2003". View/Download or contact the KISC office to request a copy at 808.734.9555.