Kauai Community College LPN Program in Lihue, HI

The LPN program at Kauai Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and extensive clinical experience to prepare graduates for the NCLEX-PN examination and entry into the nursing profession. Students will learn about fundamental nursing concepts, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and specialized areas like maternal-child health and geriatrics. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to hands-on clinical rotations at various healthcare facilities on Kauai, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and develop essential skills in patient care, medication administration, and communication. The program is likely designed to be completed within one to two years, depending on whether it is a full-time or part-time offering. Upon successful completion of the program and passing the NCLEX-PN, graduates are eligible to work as LPNs in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare agencies. The Kauai Community College LPN program may also offer pathways for LPNs to pursue further education and advance their careers to become Registered Nurses.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Kauai 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.