University of Hawaiʻi Kapiʻolani Community College - Fall 2025

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Hi! Just wondering if anybody else applied to KCCs ADN program for this coming fall semester... What're your stats like? Is this your first time applying? 

Prereqs: As, 2 Bs (one of them is Chem so I know that one doesn't count towards the GPA calculation)

Co-reqs: Both As

TEAS: 94.7%

I currently work in healthcare 

I'm so anxious... 

Anybody applying to UH Manoa as well?

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Specializes in Early Childhood.

Hi Kuulei, may I ask what your current work is in Healthcare? I went to KCC and UHM many moons ago. I graduated with an unrelated degree and so I am looking at the GEPN- MSN at UH Manoa. My plan is to apply this Fall to begin next Fall and if I don't get accepted ... I'll take more classes so that next year I'll apply to KCC ADN and reapply to UHM GEPN-MSN. KCC has more prerequisite classes for application!! Are you aware most job requirements now want BSN but my understanding is that you can work towards it while working as an RN. Some clinics/hospitals may even pay for tuition.

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Mele said:

Hi Kuulei, may I ask what your current work is in Healthcare? I went to KCC and UHM many moons ago. I graduated with an unrelated degree and so I am looking at the GEPN- MSN at UH Manoa. My plan is to apply this Fall to begin next Fall and if I don't get accepted ... I'll take more classes so that next year I'll apply to KCC ADN and reapply to UHM GEPN-MSN. KCC has more prerequisite classes for application!! Are you aware most job requirements now want BSN but my understanding is that you can work towards it while working as an RN. Some clinics/hospitals may even pay for tuition.

Hi! Yes I took all the prereqs listed on KCCs website for the ADN program, I was even in contact with an advisor to make sure I had everything done. I too have an unrelated undergraduate degree and initially considered the GEPN program. However, I found the cost and the compressed nature of the curriculum unappealing. I believe I would benefit more from a 2-3 year program at KCC/UHM, where I feel I could learn at a more manageable pace. The hospital I work at does pay for tuition for graduate programs so I was hoping to get into KCCs ADN program, then apply for the UHM bridge program from ADN-MSN because I do already have a bachelors degree. 

Then if not KCC, I'm hoping to get into UHM BSN program then eventually do the MSN bridge program. 

Have you taken your TEAS yet?

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Specializes in Early Childhood.

Aloha Kuulei,

Mahalo for your response. I was off island on the continent since the 14th, now en route back. My apologies for the delayed response.

I was initially intrigued by UHM GEPN but after comparing all the various programs on island and talking to nurses... I am no longer interested in it for similar reasons.

I will begin to fulfill the prerequisites this Summer and take the TEAS sometime in the Fall before I apply for the AD-RN program at KCC. I am currently deciding how to structure the prerequisites. I would be most grateful to know your take since you have already completed both the prerequisites and TEAS.

Would you be open to connecting outside of this public forum?

 

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Specializes in Early Childhood.

Your TEAS score and GPA all sound on track to get in! Your work in health care can also gain you extra points. My understanding is that another alternate route to an AD-RN is to be a CNA then LPN then go into LPN-ADRN program.

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Hi,

Does anyone know when the decision letters will come out for this Fall 2025? I'm getting so anxious!

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808NurseAide said:

Hi,

Does anyone know when the decision letters will come out for this Fall 2025? I'm getting so anxious!

Hi! Mines came yesterday! I got accepted for Fall 2025!

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Mele said:

Aloha Kuulei,

Mahalo for your response. I was off island on the continent since the 14th, now en route back. My apologies for the delayed response.

I was initially intrigued by UHM GEPN but after comparing all the various programs on island and talking to nurses... I am no longer interested in it for similar reasons.

I will begin to fulfill the prerequisites this Summer and take the TEAS sometime in the Fall before I apply for the AD-RN program at KCC. I am currently deciding how to structure the prerequisites. I would be most grateful to know your take since you have already completed both the prerequisites and TEAS.

Would you be open to connecting outside of this public forum?

 

Hi! OMG so sorry for the late reply I must've missed this! I honestly took them randomly because I was trying to work it into my work schedule. But I recommend taking Chem and Mirco before you take your A&P classes, it really helped me understand A&P better 🙂 which I think you have to do because those are prereqs for A&P I'm pretty sure. I talked with a counselor to help me understand what I needed to take.

But sure! do you have Instagram or Facebook?

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kuulei24 said:

Hi! Mines came yesterday! I got accepted for Fall 2025!

WOW Congrats! Thats awesome! Your stats look good from what I read on your post. I'm hoping to get mine soon... what area do you live in if you don't mind me asking? I live in Aiea, so I'm hoping it'll come sometime this week..

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808NurseAide said:

WOW Congrats! Thats awesome! Your stats look good from what I read on your post. I'm hoping to get mine soon... what area do you live in if you don't mind me asking? I live in Aiea, so I'm hoping it'll come sometime this week..

I'm in Wahiawa! Yours should be there soon... It was post marked on the 14th. Wishing you the best! What'd you get on your TEAS?

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kuulei24 said:

I'm in Wahiawa! Yours should be there soon... It was post marked on the 14th. Wishing you the best! What'd you get on your TEAS?

I got a 79% ,but I have all A's and one B with nurse aide experience. Kinda anxious that I most likely won't get in. The counselor that I talked to said that I have a chance since I don't know who will be applying to the program for this fall. 

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808NurseAide said:

I got a 79% ,but I have all A's and one B with nurse aide experience. Kinda anxious that I most likely won't get in. The counselor that I talked to said that I have a chance since I don't know who will be applying to the program for this fall. 

That's still good! Yes, and I heard they really value experience so I think you got a good chance. Are you applying anywhere else?

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