Kapiolani Community College LPN Program in Honolulu, HI

The LPN program at Kapiolani Community College (KCC) is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program typically lasts approximately 12-18 months and provides a comprehensive foundation in nursing principles and practices. Students will learn essential skills such as administering medications, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child health, pharmacology, and geriatrics. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to clinical experiences, where students gain hands-on experience in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. These clinical rotations provide invaluable opportunities to apply learned concepts and develop critical thinking skills under the supervision of experienced nurses. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination to become licensed as an LPN and pursue entry-level positions in the healthcare field. Furthermore, the KCC LPN program provides a solid pathway for those who aspire to further their education and become Registered Nurses.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Kapiolani Community College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.