An educated nurse is one of the biggest key players in the healthcare team. The nursing field is constantly evolving with healthcare reforms and medical technology. There are a few programs offered on the islands of Hilo and Honolulu. Unfortunately, there are a limited number of on-campus programs in the state so distance learning is becoming a more popular option for nursing students. According to the American Associate of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), there are more than 390 RN to Baccalaureate programs offered online. All of the programs are intended to broaden the scope of nursing practice by building on the education you already received in your diploma or associate degree program.
In our Hawaii RN program guide, find rankings for both ADN and BSN Degree programs, tuition costs, NCLEX passing rates, and more. Research key Hawaii RN Program information to help you compare program metrics and to apply to best RN program for your career in nursing.
In the State of Hawaii, nurses are helping to change the face of healthcare. To ensure that they have the best education and preparation for future health care challenges, registered nurses need to graduate from a state-approved associate's degree in nursing program or a BSN degree program.
Nurses who graduate from an RN program can obtain certification in over 100 nursing specialties, go on to earn an RN to BSN or RN to MSN degree.
BSN degree holders have options to earn an Advance Practice Register Nursing (APRN) degree and become a Nurse Practitioner (NP), or earn an advanced degree for a career in any number of nursing leadership roles such Nurse Educator or Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Hawaii RN Program Comparisons: ADN vs BSN
| Compare RN Programs | ADN | BSN |
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| Number of Nursing Programs | 4 | 4 |
| Average NCLEX Passing Rate | 81.00% | 80.18% |
| NCLEX Passing Rate Range | 76.73% to 89.15% | 73.33% to 86.45% |
| Average Net Price | $6,463.25 | $15,663.50 |
| Average Net Price Range | $4,704.00 to $8,623.00 | $9,340.00 to $22,217.00 |
| Average Student Loan | $6,689.00 | $16,765.50 |
| Average Student Loan Range | $4,500.00 to $9,589.00 | $12,500.00 to $19,124.00 |
| See Additional Detail | ADN Rankings for Hawaii State | BSN Rankings for Hawaii State |
Best Ranked RN Programs in Hawaii
To help nursing students in their search for a top RN program, the education experts at RNCareers.org publish their annual findings of the best nursing schools for both Hawaii and the country. Schools ranked on our list have proven their ability to educate highly competent nurses.
To create our rankings, we evaluated 4 ADN degree programs and 4 BSN degree programs in Hawaii. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Hawaii to provide our state rankings. View our methodology.
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| 89.67 | ADN | Kapiolani Community College | 1 | 305 | Honolulu | Kapiolani Community College is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their motto is “Kulia I Ka Nu’u – Strive for the Highest.” They offer a practical nursing program, an RN program and a transition for LPN program. The transition program is designed for LPNs who are seeking an RN license. |
Public | Campus | ACEN | See School Details | |
| 85.97 | ADN | Hawaii Community College | 2 | 453 | Hilo | The Division of Nursing and Allied Health offers two separate nursing programs: the Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing leading to licensed practical nursing and the Associate of Science in Nursing leading to registered nursing. Adult Residential Care Home Operator classes are also offered. Upon completing the prescribed ARCH coursework, students will be eligible for licensure by the State Department of Health as an Adult Residential Care Home Operator. |
Public | Campus | ACEN | See School Details | |
| 74.27 | ADN | University of Hawaii Maui College | 3 | 665 | Kahului | Public | Campus | ACEN | See School Details | ||
| 72.12 | ADN | Kauai Community College | 4 | 683 | Lihue | Public | Campus | ACEN | See School Details | ||
| 85.86 | BSN | University of Hawaii at Manoa | 1 | 376 | Honolulu | University of Hawaii at Manoa is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their nursing department offers many options for its nursing students. They offer a general BSN degree. They also offer a high school direct entry option, which allows an incoming freshmen entrance into the program. There are also a variety of RN to BSN options; there is a specific RN to BSN program for those entering from certain community colleges. There is also a generic RN to BSN program and a RN to BSN program for those RNs with more than two years of nursing experience. |
Public | Campus, Hybrid, Online | ACEN, CCNE | See School Details | |
| 81.13 | BSN | University of Hawaii at Hilo | 2 | 463 | Hilo | University of Hawaii at Hilo is located in Hilo, Hawaii. Their nursing department offers a BSN program and an RN to BSN program. The RN to BSN program is offered mostly online with the exception of the clinical component. They also have a DNP program. The DNP program has a BSN to DNP option. |
Public | Campus, Hybrid | ACEN, CCNE | See School Details | |
| 72.33 | BSN | University of Phoenix-Hawaii Campus | 3 | 515 | Honolulu | Private For-Profit | Campus, Online | See School Details | |||
| 70.30 | BSN | Hawaii Pacific University | 4 | 523 | Honolulu | Private Not-For-Profit | Campus | ACEN, CCNE | See School Details |