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Program Advising

Kapi'olani Community College offers four credit programs preparing Nurse Aides, Practical Nurse Transition Program, Registered Nurses and Adult Residential Care Home Operators. Information about these options is available from several sources as listed below. The campus also has an information office, the Kekaulike Information and Service Center in 'Ilima 102. You can obtain general college admission and testing information there. [Click here for a .pdf version of this page. Note: if the page does not display, click on the Refresh button on your browser and it should download]

KCC Offerings College Catalog and Schedule of Courses
UH Application Form UH Application Form for new and returning students.

Info Sessions General Nursing Program Information Session Schedule
Walk Ins Walk-In Advising (no appointment necessary)

Compass Testing Compass Reading and Math Testing for NA, ARCH
Pre-Nursing Test NLN RN Pre-Admisson Exam Schedule for ANURS, ANURS-LPN

To download a copy of the advising and testing schedules in Acrobat Reader (.pdf) format, click on the links below. If you do not have a Acrobat Reader loaded on your computer, go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

The Nursing Department also offers several non-credit courses such as Surgical Technologist, Medically Fragile Child Care and Adult Residential Care Home Operator training. These courses are scheduled on an as needed basis and appear in the Non-Credit course bulletin each semester. [Non-Credit Nursing Courses]

College Catalog and Schedule of Courses

The college catalog provides official information about the programs, courses in a program and requirements for enrollment and graduation, It can be purchased at the KCC Bookstore, or you can download it from the internet and print yourself a copy. [View/Download catalog] The Schedule of Courses (SOC) tells you when and where a course will be offered. It also includes other useful information such as semester dates, parking information and the final exam schedule. It too can be bought in the Bookstore and is available online [View/Download Schedule of Courses - SOC]

UH Systemwide Application Form (SAF)

New and returning students should download a copy of the UH Systemwide Application Form. Complete it and submit it to the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC), 'Ilima 102. http://www.hawaii.edu/admissions/ Click here: download application form

Program Brochures

Brochures and Information Session schedules are available in the Nursing Department Office (Kopiko 201) and the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC) in 'Ilima 102 (734-9555). Call 734-9300

ADN for Registered Nursing
ADN-LPN for returning Licensed Practical Nurses
Nurse Aide
Adult Residential Care Home Operator
Non-Credit Nursing Offerings
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Nursing Program Information Sessions

General information sessions on all of the Nursing Programs (ADN for registered nursing, PN-Practical Nurse, NA-Nurse Aide and ARCH-Care Home Operator) are held at scheduled times. These sessions are not required but are highly recommended. They tell you about nursing careers and give you information about the requirements for the various nursing programs. This is especially important if you may be applying for more than one program. If you want to see or email an advisor you have to attend one of these sessions first since they will probably answer most of your questions.

Day	Date	Time	Location
Thursday	August 9, 2007	1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Leeward CC, LA-107
		5:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Wai’anae Health Academy
Tuesday	August 14, 2007	5:30 – 7:00 p.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
Thursday	August 23, 2007	1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Leeward CC, BE-101
		5:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Wai’anae Health Academy
Thursday	August 30, 2007	1:00 – 2:30 p.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
Wednesday	September 12, 2007	9:00 – 10:30 a.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
Thursday	September 13, 2007	1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Leeward CC, BE-101
		5:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Wai’anae Health Academy
Wednesday	September 26, 2007	5:30 – 7:00 p.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
Thursday	September 27, 2007	1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Leeward CC, BE-101
Thursday	October 11, 2007	1:00 – 2:30 p.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
		1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Leeward CC, BE-101
		5:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Wai’anae Health Academy
Wednesday	October 24, 2007	5:30 – 7:00 p.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
Thursday	October 25, 2007	5:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Wai’anae Health Academy
Wednesday	November 7, 2007	9:00 – 10:30 a.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
Thursday	November 8, 2007	1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Leeward CC, BE-101
		5:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Wai’anae Health Academy
Tuesday	November 20, 2007	1:00 – 2:30 p.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
Wednesday	December 5, 2007	5:30 – 7:00 p.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
Thursday	December 13, 2007	1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Leeward CC, BE-101
		5:00 – 7:00 p.m.	Wai’anae Health Academy
Thursday	December 20, 2007	9:00 – 10:30 a.m.	Kapi’olani CC, Kōpiko 127-128
Kapi’olani CC = Kapi’olani Community College, 4303 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI  96816 Leeward CC = Leeward Community College, 96-045 Ala Ike Street, Pearl City, HI 96782 Wai’anae Health Academy, (Wai’anae Mall) 86-088 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI  96782

You do not need to register to attend a session, but be sure to sign-in when you get there.

Directions to Campus Parking Lot A is closest to Kopiko 127 but is restricted to individuals with stickers until 4 pm. You can park in any other lot except in stalls marked for the handicapped or for staff.
Campus Map

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Walk-in Advising
Fifteen minute walk-in sessions with a nursing advisor are available on a first come, first served basis after you have attended a General Nursing Information Session. . No appointment required. Bring a copy of your transcripts, test scores if needed and your checklist to the Walk-In and Advisor appointments.

Tuesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Wednesdays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Program inquiries: kapnurs@hawaii.edu

Please call the Nursing Department at 734-9350 for futher information.

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NLN RN Pre-Admission Exam

The NLN RN Pre-Admission Exam is an application requirement for the ANURS and ANURS-LPN programs for registered nursing. When you are ready to apply for the test you can obtain a test application and registration form at the Non-credit office in (I'lima 106). You will need to submit a completed NLN Test application, a KCC Non-Credit Registration Form and $75 to that office. The fee includes processing and postage, one score report mailed to you and one to the school that you designate. Additional score reports cost $25 each.

Testing is done on the following schedule for 2007 applicants. For KCC's ADN program you can retake the test every 6 months and no more than once in any application period. On the test day bring; a picture ID, your test receipt, 2 sharpened no. 2 pencils with erasers. A sweater or jacket is recommended. You will not be allowed to have during the test a calculator, study guide or cell phone.

Location: Ohia 118

Day and Time: Saturdays, 8:30am - 1:30 pm

These Test dates meet the FALL 2007 ADN Application Deadline. The cost is $75.00

These Test dates meet the SPRING 2008 ADN Application Deadline. The cost is $75.00

These Test dates meet the FALL 2008 ADN Application Deadline. The cost is $75.00

*You may reschedule for the next test before this date. There will be no refunds for cancellations after the refund deadline.

Duplicate Score Reports
To request a duplicate NLN score report. You must write a letter of request to the NLN and include the following:

• your full name, current address and social security number or NLN assigned identification number if applicable
• date and place where you took the test and test site program code (Kapi’olani CC)
  $25.00 for each site you want the results sent to
  (money order or certified check made out to NLN payable to the NLN. No credit cards accepted)
• address and program code (see below) where you want the results sent
• your signature

  Program Codes for duplicate reports:
  01207 Hawaii Community College, Hilo
  01405 Hawaii Pacific University, Kaneohe
  01208 Kapiolani Community College, Honolulu
  01205 Maui Community College, Kahului
  01804 UH at Hilo, Hilo
  01104 UH at Manoa, Honolulu
  01206 Kauai Community College, Lihue

  Send your request directly to: National League for Nursing, Pre-Admission Group,
  61 Broadway, 33rd Floor New York, NY 10006

You can go to the NLN website to download test information and samples at http://www.nln.org/testprods/preadmin.htm
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Compass Testing

New KCC students, applicants for the ARCH or Nurse Aide programs may need reading and/or math placement test scores. Testing in 'Iliahi 127 Monday through Saturday. Allow yourself at least 2 hours for reading testing and 2 hours for math. No preregistration needed, just come early enough to test without feeling rushed. There is no time limit on the test. Check the link below for testing hours.

Compass Testing is done on the computer and instructions are given on screen before you start the test. Lab monitors are available in the room to help you learn to use the computer for the test. Dress comfortably and bring a sweater or jacket since the room is airconditioned. You can retest only 90 days so do your best and time your testing to meet program deadlines.

For more information about where to go for testing, what the test will be like and tips for success go to the campus testing website http://www.kcc.hawaii.edu/support/testing/index.htm

Need a brush up on your math or reading skills? Check out the short term non-credit Brush Up classes. Call for information about scheduling and available seats. Brush Up Classes