[Ariel70113]

I'm currently at LCC. Working on my pre-reqs and co-reqs for both LPN & RN program. I am planning on applying for both so that I have more of a chance on getting in!

[maliat]

Hi - I'm prenursing too at KCC. Plan to apply to UH for their accelerated BSN. I already have a BA.

Malia

[Ariel70113]

Originally Posted by maliat

Hi - I'm prenursing too at KCC. Plan to apply to UH for their accelerated BSN. I already have a BA.

Malia

oh really...is that a better way to go?? What pre-reqs do you need to take in order to get into UH BSN program?

[maliat]

For me it is, becuase I have a previous BA. I only had to add a Chemistry, Hawaiian Studies, and Pharmacology class to the list that I was already going to take. The plus side is that the accelerated program is only 18 months as opposed to the regular 3 years at UH or 5 semesters at KCC. The minus is that it's a lot more money. And from what I've heard, it can be even more competitive to get into, but I'm crossing my fingers.

Malia

[Ariel70113]

Originally Posted by maliat

For me it is, becuase I have a previous BA. I only had to add a Chemistry, Hawaiian Studies, and Pharmacology class to the list that I was already going to take. The plus side is that the accelerated program is only 18 months as opposed to the regular 3 years at UH or 5 semesters at KCC. The minus is that it's a lot more money. And from what I've heard, it can be even more competitive to get into, but I'm crossing my fingers.

Malia

oic!! thanks for your time!!! I've heard that KCC's nursing program is competitive. Do you know anything about them?

[maliat]

Since I'm taking my pre-reqs there, I have lots of classmates applying there. For the RN program it's especially important to have a high GPA on your pre-reqs & co-reqs and high NLN test score. Some of my friends are taking extra classes other than the ones required to boost their GPA. I don't remember what classes are good, but if you've been to a one of those info sessions they'll tell you. One example I can think of is that even though micro lab is not required, I know a fair number of people who are taking it anyway.

Malia

[Ariel70113]

Originally Posted by maliat

Since I'm taking my pre-reqs there, I have lots of classmates applying there. For the RN program it's especially important to have a high GPA on your pre-reqs & co-reqs and high NLN test score. Some of my friends are taking extra classes other than the ones required to boost their GPA. I don't remember what classes are good, but if you've been to a one of those info sessions they'll tell you. One example I can think of is that even though micro lab is not required, I know a fair number of people who are taking it anyway.

Malia

oh ok! thanks!!!

[Sabrina_HI]

Hi,
I was at KCC working on my nursing pre-req's for over 2 years! It's super duper competitive. I've gone to the info sessions and they tell you they only take 45 students a semester and they have over 200 applicants apply and there's no waiting list. I transferred to Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) for the Fall 2005 semester and it looks like I'll be starting my clinicals in Fall 2006 and I'll be graduating with a BSN in December 2008. You should really look into HPU, it's a really great school. I hope this helps...let me know if you have any questions.