Nursing is an opportunity and not a Job. It is an opportunity to provide
safe, efficient, productive, and wholistic care to the people in our society
that need help. It is an opportunity that allows us to have a positive
impact on our society. It is an opportunity that holds great
responsibilities, but it also produces great outcomes. We are the hands
and the faces that can help heal another person's soul and help perform
the care that can improve a person's health. Nurses are a big part of an
extraordinary team that we call health care.
Jessica,
Class of 2007
Have you considered becoming a nurse? The Division of Nursing and Allied
Health at Hawaii Community College (HawCC) offers two separate nursing
programs: the Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing and the Associate
of Science in Nursing (RN) and classes for those interested in becoming Care
Home Operators. The Associate of Science Degree Program is accredited by the
National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and was
presented the Hawaii State Vocational Association's Most Outstanding Post-Secondary Vocational Program Award for 1998.
Get complete information on the programs, admission policies, and how to
apply by using the menu on the left. The Hawai'i Community College link will
take you to the college home page. If you are new to Hilo, the Big Island
Information link will give you facts about some Big Island places of interest.
The multicultural mix of the Big Island population creates unique learning
experiences. Students in both the Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse
programs have created transcultural web pages describing the health practices
of some of the cultures found on this island. The focus of the RN student pages
is maternal/child health, while the PN student pages cover health beliefs
through the life-span.
