Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a one- to two-year certificate program at Kapiolani Community College, a public institution located in Honolulu, HI. The program belongs to the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings.

Kapiolani Community College offers several related healthcare programs, including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, and Graphic Communications. Students in the Licensed Practical Nurse Training program can expect coursework in fundamentals of nursing, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and patient care techniques, along with supervised clinical practicums required for eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.