Careers in nursing are expected to grow.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook predicts that the demand for registered nurses (RNs) will grow much faster than average. Prospective students who live in the Hilo, Hawaii, area have educational options available at local colleges.
University of Hawaii Community College
Clinical work must be completed on site at an approved location.
Located in Hilo, the University of Hawaii Community College offers programs for licensed practical nursing (LPN), nurse's aide (CNA) and registered nursing (RN). The school requires applicants for the RN and LPN programs to take the National League of Nursing Pre-Admission test. Students should demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and math by completed coursework or placement testing. LPN and RN students must complete a clinical portion of the program in order to graduate. The associate's degree in nursing leading to the RN is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and approved by the Hawaii Board of Health.
University of Hawaii Community College
200 W Kawilli Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 974-7540
hawaii.hawaii.edu
University of Hilo Baccalaureate Program
A key component of nursing education is the clinical work.
Students may apply for admission to a baccalaureate nursing program after completing the prerequisites. Some states want to require nurses with only an associate's degree to complete a bachelor's degree within ten years. For students interested in studying for a bachelor's degree, the University of Hawaii Hilo has a State of Hawaii Nursing Board approved program. Applicants must first take the pre-entry Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam. The University considers new students as pre-nursing students until they successfully complete the prerequisite courses. With the help of a nursing advisor, students enroll in
upper-level coursework.
University of Hawaii Hilo
200 W Kawilli Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 974-7414
uhh.hawaii.edu/depts/nursing/admission_information
University of Hawaii Manoa Online Masters Degree
Prospective students from Hawaii have good nursing schools in their own state.
Nurses who have already completed a bachelor's degree may want to obtain a master's degree in nursing (MSN). An RN who also has graduate-level training may become a nurse practitioner and specialize in pediatrics, neurology, adult practice or any number of other areas. When funding is available, RNs can study online for an MSN through the University of Hawaii Manoa. The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene at the University of Hawaii Manoa offers this degree program online so that nurses may continue with their professional and personal lives. University of Manoa policies and procedures for on-ground students also apply to distance-education students. Graduate students may also study for a Ph.D. in nursing via distance learning.
University of Hawaii Manoa
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
2528 McCarthy Mall
Webster Hall
Honolulu, HI 96822
nursing.hawaii.edu/distance-learning
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