CNA+ to PN Bridge Program
Check out the new UHMC hybrid program designed especially for working Certified Nurse Aides and other healthcare professionals who want to become licensed practical nurses! Through a partnership with Hale Makua, ʻOhana Pacific Health, and Kaiser, eligible Maui and Oʻahu, healthcare professionals have an opportunity to become Practical Nurses (PN) while they are working. If your goal is to work as a PN, this program offers you that pathway! PN graduates are prepared to work under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in hospitals, extended care facilities, private nursing agencies, home health agencies, clinics, and physician offices.
- Applications will be accepted starting September 1st, 2024
- Deadline to apply is October 15th, 2024 at 4pm HST
- If you have questions about the application, please call the UHMC Counseling Office at 808.984.3306
What are the courses and time required?
Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 | Summer 2024 | Fall 2024 |
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English 22 or Eng 100 (3) | Nurs 110 T (4) | Nurs 115T (2) | Nurs 120 T (2) |
Math 75X or Math 100 (3-4) | NURS 110 L (3) | NURS 115 L (2) | NURS 120 L (3) |
Biology 100 (3) | Nurs 110 C (3) | Nurs 115C (2) | NURS 120 C (4) |
PHRM 203 (3) | NURS 111 (2) | NURS 121T (1) | |
PSY 100 (3) | NURS 121L (2) | ||
15-16 credits | 12 credits | 6 credits | 12 credits |
Classes | Credits | Approximate Time |
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NURS 110T | 4 | 1 hour live zoom, 3 hours pre-recorded lectures per week |
NURS 110L | 3 | 1 hour live zoom, 3 hours online modules per week |
NURS 100C | 3 | 1 prep day (3 hours) and 2 clinical days (6 hours) according to clinical schedule. |
NURS 111 | 2 | Fully online |
Complete these steps before Fall 2023
1. Application to University of Hawaii Maui College
Apply to University of Hawaii Maui College2. Complete English 22/100 & Math 75x or higher.
Take the Math and English Placement Tests at home.Create an account at ED READY
Take English Path 1 and Math Path 1
Register to take the English and Math you tested into.
3. Complete the TEAS Test scored with an composite/total score 57% or better.
Call the UHMC Learning Center at 808-984-3240 or go to maui.hawaii.edu/tlc to register to take your TEAS test.Questions? Contact 808-984-3272
Effective August 17, 2023, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on August 17, 2025.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.