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Hawaii LPN-to-BSN Programs Overview

The difference between an LPN and a nurse with a BSN is four years of education. A nurse that has a degree in Nursing Science will make much more than an LPN, and will have more room for career advancement. The reasoning is simple, an LPN only requires a high school diploma, while a nurse with a BSN has a bachelor's degree. In Hawaii, licensed nurses are in high demand. This results in a higher salary for both LPNs and nurses with a BSN. LPNs in Hawaii can expect to make between $41,300 and $49,700 in their first year. A nurse with a BSN can expect to make between $65,600 and $80,000 in their first year.

As you can see, education is very important for raising your salary. Hawaii LPN to BSN degrees can be obtained at one of its many Hawaii LPN to BSN schools. There are several community colleges located on all of the islands that offer the Nursing Science program, as well as four year Hawaii LPN to BSN colleges. There are three four year schools in Honolulu alone that offer a bachelor's in Nursing Science. Not only can you get your degree at one of these accredited schools, but finding a job in the area is almost guaranteed after graduation. To go along with Hawaii's excellent nursing programs, they also enjoy the highest average life expectancy in the United States, making for a large population of senior citizens.

Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

Accreditation  

The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Accreditation  

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

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Nursing Salaries
Certified Nursing Assistant
$23,000
Registered Nursing
$53,000
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
$73,000
Licensed Practical Nurse
$40,000
 * Based on 5 years experience