Kapiolani Community College nursing
Honolulu, Hawaii · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 95.83% / 100% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 95.83%Practical nursing NCLEX 100%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Nursing Program (ADN); NCLEX program: HI - KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE - ADN (US37400000) | Honolulu | 95.83% (2025, 48 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing Nursing Program (LPN); NCLEX program: HI - KAPIOLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (US37105900) | Honolulu | 100% (2025, 26 first-time takers) Board source |
The Hawaii board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 96 |
| 2015 | 89 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2017 | 86 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2019 | 84 |
| 2020 | 71 |
| 2021 | 65 |
| 2022 | 69 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 66 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 40 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 26 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2029 |
Faculty
16 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Crystalyn HottensteinAssociate Professor/Counselor
- Emerson PenaInstructor
- John ReyesInstructor
- Karla CepedaAssistant Professor
- Kathryn InamineInstructor
- Lisa AganonProfessor; ADN Director
- Nicole MarcosInstructor
- Robin ZacharyAssistant Professor
- Toni ChoyInstructor
- Malia HowardInstructor
- Katelyn TeshimaInstructor
- Mary KenuiInstructor
- Marta DelgadilloInstructor
- Alexandra McInernyInstructor
- Anthonel PatricioInstructor
- Eric SiemerInstructor
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Kapiolani Community College’s nursing pages
Simulation
“SIM Lab Coordinator/Remediation Specialist”
kapiolani.hawaii.edu