Nursing in Hawaii

[nocolorsnofun]

So I have many questions so bear with me. I usually google them and it always brings me to this site so I thought I'd make an account to get my specific questions answered. I'm currently in a CNA I class (does anyone know if there is any CNA II training in Hawaii and where it can be acquired?), and I will be continuing my education to become a nurse when my husband and I are stationed in Hawaii (report date Feb 2017 for Fort Shafter, idk where our orders will put us). Well since that's a whole ocean away I don't really understand what I need to do to transfer and if I even can begin school in Aug 2017. I haven't finished my prerequisites (for here I just need A&P 1/2 and a language), and I don't know what credits will transfer (I've looked at what is transferable and if that's it, I'm in a hell of a lot of trouble and set back). Should I just call the school or just apply and send in my transcripts since I can't actually meet with anyone and maybe someone will call and let me know what I need...but on many of the university websites for BSN in Nursing I have to have already taken my TEAS (from my understanding). Can I get my prerequisites from the universities or should I just go get my associates from a community college first? I guess it's just overwhelming looking at all the uni websites and they're telling me the prerequisites that I need, that I'll need the TEAS, but don't actually tell me if I can get in without the TEAS to do the pre-reqs first like the college I attended. Should I just go ahead and take my TEAS without finishing my reqs? Will me repeating two classes be held against me? I made a C- in both A&P 1 and Chemistry 1 (retook Chem and made a B) Also if you've been on base, which colleges are closest to Shafter or Schofield? Thanks in advance. I really hope this was clear.

[jess.mont, ADN, RN]

Have you looked at community colleges in Hawaii? They have a state system just like other states, and you should call an admissions advisor and talk with them to see what your standing is and what to do next. The TEAS is a pre-admissions exam, so everyone takes it before applying to a program. Also, many, many people get an ASN degree first and then go on to do a BSN. If I were you, I'd finish my prerequisites and then apply for one of the ASN programs at one of Hawaii's community colleges. There's one with a nursing program 20 minutes Fort Shafter:

Nursing: Registered Nurse Preparation | Kapi'olani Community College

Good luck.

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