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Nursing

Webster 446
2528 McCarthy Mall
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8523
Fax: (808) 956-5296
Web: www.nursing.hawaii.edu

Faculty

*Graduate Faculty

*M. Boland, DrPH (Dean)—vulnerable studies, HIV/AIDS, health care delivery systems
*C. Lima, PhD (Associate Dean)—administration, critical care, trauma
*V. Niederhauser, DrPH (Department Chair)—pediatrics, immunizations, public health
*M. Kataoka-Yahiro, DrPH (Graduate Chair)—parent-child, family caregiving
E. Akaka, MS—accelerated program, maternal-child
S. Alvaro, MS—pediatrics, community health
*M. Brooks-Vasquez, PhD—family nurse practitioner
P. Brooks, MS—international health, family health
*J. Casken, PhD—administration, public health
*C. Ceria-Ulep, PhD—adult health, administration
*R. Chinn, PhD—child/adolescent mental health
*E. Codier, PhD—adult health
*F. Conde, PhD—oncology
V. Date, BSN—learning center
A. Diese, MS—family nurse practitioner
*J. Dodgson, PhD—maternal-child, community health
C. Edelen, MS—family nurse practitioner
N. Fujise, MS—adult health
C. Gazmen, MS— adult health
M. Guerriero, MSN—mental health
*J. Inouye, PhD—psychiatric mental health, psychology
*D. Ishida, PhD—adult health
R. Jarman, PhD—higher education administration and student services
*J. Kadohiro, MS, DrPH—administration, community health
*B. Kooker, DrPH—nursing administration
T. LaCoursiere-Zucchero, MS— family nurse practitioner
*A. Leake, PhD—family nurse practitioner
*S. Levasseur, PhD—PhD Director
*N. MacNaughton, PhD— nursing administration, adult health
*L. Magnussen, EdD—maternal child
*D. Mark, PhD—evidenced-base practice, critical care
S. Marshall, MS—oncology, administration
W. Marshall, MS—oncology, administration, community health
B. Mathews, MS—Executive Director, Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing
N. McGuckin, MPH—community health, administration
*M. McNulty, DrPH—family/pediatric nurse practitioner
*J. Miller, EdD—maternal child health
N. Minton, MA—cultural enrichment, clinical psychology
*J. Mobley, PhD— statistics, psychology
*M. Nield, PhD—adult health
J. Niemczura, MSN—adult health
J. Range, MSN—adult health
C. Ratliffe, MS—administration, parent-child
*K. Richardson, PhD—maternal-child
*M. Shannon, PhD—family nurse practitioner
P. Shinners, MSN—clinical nurse specialist-adult psychiatric
*J. Shoultz, DrPH—community health, adult health
S. Sinclair, MS—pediatrics
*A. Sloat, PhD—maternal-child
*M. Stark, DrPH—pediatric nurse practitioner
*K. Sullivan, PhD—psychiatric mental health
C. Tari-Sanchez, MSN—gerontology, adult health
K. Tessier, MSN—pediatrics
C.E. Thompson, MS—adult health
G. Tiwanak, MBA—administration
J. Uyehara, MSN—maternal health
*J. Vogler, DrPH—parent-child, psych mental health
*C. Wang, PhD—adult health
*P. Williams, DrPH—nursing administration
L. Wong, MSN—adult health

Clinical Faculty

M. J. Amundson, PhD—psychiatric mental health-children and adolescents
B. Ananda-Stout, MSN—psychiatric/mental health, midwifery/women’s health
C. Andrews, MBA—management, public policy
C. Bertram, MS—women’s health
E. Bhattacharyya, MD—women’s health
W. Brandman, MSN—psychiatric, mental health
J. Brencick, PhD—adult, children, family health
B. Cannan, MS—administration, gerontology
W. Carl Matsuura, PhD—maternal-child health, pediatric nursing
J. Carlson, PhD—psychology
R. Carlson, PhD—history of nursing, medical-surgical nursing
R. Carmichael, MS, MPH—family nurse practitioner
N. Chabora, APRN—psychiatric mental health
P. Chinn, PhD—nursing theory and philosophy
G. Chock, MS—women’s health
H. Cooper-Oliver, MSN, MPH—pediatric and gestational diabetes, patient education
D. Derauf, MPH, MD—family practice, preventive medicine
M. Deutsch, MS, MPH—performance improvement, patient safety, ethics
D. Duong, PhD, RN —health administration
S. Espina, MS—family nurse practitioner
L. Fleming, MA—psychiatric nursing
D. Fochtman, MN—pediatric nurse practitioner, oncology
L. Fujita, MS—cardiovascular
A. Gladstone, MBA—nursing
V. Gleed, APRN—clinical nurse specialist, adult and child psychology/mental health, PTSD
C. Gotay, PhD—psychosocial oncology, cancer prevention and control
M. Harris, MS—adult health
C. Hayashida, PhD—gerontology, long-term health policy
S. Hobbs, PhD—emergency/trauma, informatics
E. D. Holmes, MSN—adult health
R. Honda, MSN—administration
M. Ichiyama, MS—neurology
G. Iinuma, MPH—health education
T. Imada, RN, MS—oncology
R. Jensen, RN, MS—psychiatric, mental health
K. Johnson, MS, CCRN, CNRN—neuroscience, nursing, critical care
J. Kao, MD—internal medicine, geriatric medicine
C. Kamikawa, RN—administration
G. Kienbaum, RN—acute care, nursing leadership, resource planning/management and financial planning/analysis
D. Knight, MS—pediatric nurse practitioner
G. Kutaka, PhD—psychiatric mental health, qualitative research
J. Labbe, MS—family nurse practitioner, care of homeless
C. Loo, MD, MS, MGA—dermatologist
C. Lopez, MS—administration
L. Lorenzo, MS—family nurse practitioner, gerontological nurse practitioner
N. Maxwell, MS—adult psychiatric mental health nursing
M. McEldowney, MS—psychiatric, mental health
D. Motoyama, RN, MS—adult health
S. Myhre, RN, MS—women’s health
R. Newmann, MS—family nurse practitioner, HIV illness
P. Nishimoto, DNS—oncology
A. Novak, MS—mental health
J. Okamoto, MD—developmental behavioral pediatrics
M. Oneha, PhD—community health, Native Hawaiian health
H. Osterlund, APRN—pain and palliative care
R. Pabo, APRN—family nurse practitioner
R. Poyzer, MPH—home care, administration
R. Ricardo, MD—pediatrics
P. Rodriguez, RN, BN, MPH—administration, planning
S. Ross, MN—medicine, pulmonary nursing
B. Sakai, APRN—psychiatric mental health
V. Saunders, MSN—geriatrics
N. Smith, PhD—primary health care, health policy, ethics, nursing education
B. Tanner, MS—pediatric nurse practitioner, community health
K. Taoka, MN—oncology
R. Teichman, MD, PhD—family practice, urgent care
V. Tenorio, MHA—family practice
A. Torres, MSN —rehabilitation, infection control and wound care
P. Wilhelm, PhD—neonatal intensive care, pediatrics
K. Williams, APRN—family nurse practitioner
C. Yamamoto, MSN—women’s health care, family planning
A. Yasunaga, PhD—family nurse practitioner, correctional nursing
V. Yontz, PhD—community health

Degrees and Certificate Offered: BS in nursing, MS in nursing, PhD in nursing and Post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing

The Academic Program

The Department of Nursing’s undergraduate program provides three options: a) the bachelor of science degree pathway, which admits students following completion of a minimum of 34 credit hours of general education and nursing prerequisite courses in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences; b) the accelerated bachelor of science degree pathway which admits students after the completion of a baccalaureate degree in another field and all prerequisite course work; and c) the RN to BS pathway which allows entry after the completion of the AS degree or diploma program in nursing.

The master of science (MS) in nursing degree program prepares the student for advanced practice as nurse practitioners in family, adult, gerontology, and child health; clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric-mental health; nursing administration; and nursing education. The master’s program provides the foundation for doctoral study.

The Department of Nursing offers the Post-Master’s Certificate for nurses who already have a master’s degree in nursing but wish to acquire expertise in another specialty.

The PhD in nursing prepares nursing scholars with particular strength in culturally appropriate clinical research aimed at improving the health of people in diverse societies and to teach in nursing education programs, especially those with minority student populations.

Distance Education

When funding is available, the RN to BS and MS degree programs may be offered via distance education. A variety of technologies are used in distance education including videoconferencing, HITS, web-based methods or a combination of technologies. The PhD degree program is offered online (web-based) with face to face intensive sessions once a year.

For further information, contact the school’s Office of Student Services at (808) 956-8939. All policies and procedures that apply to UH Manoa students apply to students enrolled in distance learning opportunities.

Student and Faculty Awards

Each graduating class recognizes an outstanding faculty educator and graduating students who have made significant contributions in service, leadership, and professionalism. Academic excellence is also recognized by an award to the student with the highest grade point average.

Accreditation

The nursing programs are accredited by the Hawai‘i State Board of Nursing, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission(1), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(2).

1. National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor, New York City, NY 10006, Phone: (800) 669-1656
2. Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036-1120, Phone: (202) 887-6791

Criminal Background Checks And/Or Drug Testing

Hospitals and other clinical agencies require a criminal background check and drug testing of students in order to meet their hospital accreditation (JCAHO) requirements. The UH Department of Nursing will not be collecting this information. It is the student’s responsibility to provide this information to the clinical facilities, if requested.

The following statement has been issued by the UH Legal Council:

“It is the responsibility of the student to satisfactorily complete affiliated hospital background checks and drug testing requirements in accordance with procedures and timelines as prescribed by the affiliated hospital. Nursing students are required to complete UH prescribed academic requirements that involve clinical practice in a UH-affiliated hospital setting with no substitution allowable. Failure of a student to complete the prescribed UH nursing clinical practice in a UH-affiliated hospital shall be deemed as not satisfying nursing academic program requirements.”

If the requirements set forth by the hospital are not met by the individual student, the university is not responsible to provide a substitute clinical facility or clinical experience. Therefore, refusal of a hospital or clinical facility to allow a student in their clinical facility due to negative information will result in the student not being allowed to continue in the nursing program.

Undergraduate Study

Advising

Office of Student Services
Webster 201
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8939

Academic advising is available in the school’s Office of Student Services. Potential applicants to the program should attend a program information session prior to scheduling an individual meeting with the advisor. Students in need of advising should call for appointments. All undergraduate nursing students are invited to meet with the advisor regarding their progress toward the chosen degree. The advisor provides a Progress Toward Degree evaluation at the time of admission and annual updates on the STAR degree audit online at the MyUH portal website.

Preparation for Graduation

Students are advised to check with the academic advisor to make sure that all requirements are met at least one semester before the scheduled graduation date.

An application for graduation form is completed and signed by the student and the advisor. The advisor submits the signed Application for Degree form to the UH Manoa Records office by the third week of the graduation semester. Then the student goes on-line to their MyUH portal account to pay the graduation fee.

Diplomas

Diplomas for graduate and undergraduate students can be obtained from the Office of Admissions and Records, Queen Lili‘uokalani Center for Student Services, Room 001, 10 weeks after graduation. A request to mail the diploma may be filed at the Office of Admissions and Records.

National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)

Upon graduation from the bachelor of science program, students have their names submitted to the Board of Nursing, which qualifies them to take the NCLEX-RN exam. The school’s Office of Student Services is available to assist with the application process. Application forms are available at www.state.hi.us/dcca/pvl. There are no specific filing deadlines.

Students who wish to take nursing licensing boards in another state must contact that state’s board of nursing directly. Addresses of state boards of nursing are available from the Hawai‘i Board of Nursing, (808) 586-3000 or via the web at www.ncsbn.org.

Student Organizations

For career and leadership development, it is important for students to become active in student and professional organizations. There are several student organizations at UH Manoa.

Student Nurses Organization

All undergraduate nursing students can participate in the Student Nurses Organization (SNO). The organization provides an opportunity for students to develop professional identity and leadership skills. Students express their interests and opinions in an open forum. This student organization makes recommendations regarding policies to the various committees within the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. The Student Nurses Organization is responsible for the coordination of various activities for nursing students. It also offers an opportunity for students to socialize with each other and create mentoring relationships.

National Student Nurses’ Association

The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) acts as the voice of nursing students on the national level. NSNA contributes to nursing education in order to provide the highest-quality health care. It helps nursing students keep in touch with fundamental and current professional interests and become active, responsible, and professional nurses. NSNA is part of the American Nurses’ Association; the Hawai‘i Student Nurses’ Association is the local chapter of the NSNA.

Sigma Theta Tau

Sigma Theta Tau is the international honor society in nursing that promotes excellence in academic scholarship, research, and clinical nursing. Students must be nominated to become a member. The Gamma Psi Chapter is the UH Manoa chapter of the honor society.

Bachelor’s Degree

Pre-nursing students enroll in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences to complete General Education Core and pre-nursing requirements. Completion of these courses provides the foundation for professional nursing courses. After satisfactory completion of the pre-nursing courses, students are eligible for admission to the Department of Nursing. Upon admission to the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, students register for the upper division nursing courses, which focus on both the theoretical and practice dimensions of professional nursing.

The undergraduate nursing program also offers a degree path open to registered nurses who have graduated from an associate degree or diploma program outside the UH system. A transfer agreement between UH Manoa and the UH Community College Associate of Science in Nursing programs provides a seamless transition from the UH Community College to UH Manoa.

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission to the Department of Nursing, applicants must complete the following pre-nursing requirements:

1. Admission to UH Manoa;
2. Minimum GPA of 2.5;
3. A minimum grade of C (not C-) in the following prerequisite courses: CHEM 151 and 152; ENG 100 or ELI 100; MICR 130 and 140L; PHYL 141/141L, 142/142L; and 6 credits in global and multicultural perspectives; and 3 credits in symbolic reasoning (math or statistics); PHRM 203 (for spring admission); and
4. For the Generic Curriculum, acceptable scores on the NET (Nursing Entrance Exam) or NLN Pre-Admission Exam, or SAT scores. For students who must take TOEFL, the acceptable verbal score will be used.
5. For the RN to BS Pathway, graduation from one of the following: NLNAC accredited associate degree program in nursing or a UH System Colleges nursing program; non-NLNAC accredited associate degree nursing program plus passing scores on the Acceleration Challenge Examination (ACE II); or hospital diploma school plus passing scores on the Acceleration Challenge Examination II (ACE II).
6. Students applying to the accelerated program must already hold a baccalaureate degree.

Students are advised to carefully review the course descriptions and prerequisites for the lower division courses.

Application Procedures

Applicants are advised to attend one of the orientation sessions at the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene or meet with the academic advisor before submitting an application. For more information, please call the Office of Student Services or visit the website at www.nursing.hawaii.edu.

Two separate application forms—the UH System Application Form to UH Manoa and the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene application form—must be submitted before an applicant can be considered for admission to the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.

Students enrolled as classified day students at UH Manoa during the semester immediately preceding the semester of desired entry must complete the college and curriculum transfer request form, which can be obtained from the Office of Student Services, Webster 201.

Applicants must also submit a photocopy of grades to the Office of Student Services if enrolled in courses at any community college or other university during the semester immediately preceding the semester of entry into the school.

Application Deadlines

The deadlines are March 1 for the fall semester and October 1 for the spring semester. All documents must be received by the Office of Student Services no later than the deadline dates.

Special Requirements

Upon entrance into the program, students must have the following:

1. Current CPR Certification from a Healthcare Provider/BLS level course*;
2. Health Clearance: Immunization for tetanus/diphtheria within the last ten years; complete the vaccination series for mumps and hepatitis-B; laboratory evidence (titer) of immunity to rubella, rubeola, and varicella; TB clearance;
3. Health insurance;
4. Liability and malpractice insurance (to be provided by the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene);

All special requirements must be cleared before registration for the new semester by presenting photocopies of a current CPR card, vaccination documentation, titer results, TB clearance documentation, and the health certification form. Students with prerequisite deficiencies may not register for or attend clinical courses.

Every year, students will need to renew their health clearance for TB as well as CPR and tetanus/diphtheria as required.

*The Healthcare Provider/BLS curriculum includes training for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR; Adult, Child, and Infant Bag-Mask Technique; Rescue Breathing; 2-Rescuer CPR; AED protocols; and foreign object blockage removal.

Students must take a tuberculosis screen test annually or chest x-ray as required. Nursing students who have not taken a TB skin test within the last twelve (12) months must take the two step TB test. Students are also required to have health insurance. A student medical insurance plan is offered through UH Manoa. For information, call University Health Services, (808) 956-8965.

Students in nursing programs are exposed to selected health risks related to the environment of their learning experiences. Clinical labs are held in medical centers, clinics, and in various community locations.

Most agencies will render emergency care at the clinical site, but students are financially liable for all care received, including emergency room charges.

Varied Schedules

Nursing students are expected to participate in clinical experiences in many community agencies at variously scheduled times. Therefore, students must make time and transportation arrangements to accommodate an irregular academic schedule.

Continued Registration

All undergraduate students accepted as majors in the nursing program may register for nursing courses. Students must attain a grade of at least C (not C-) in all “critical” nursing courses (identified by * in curriculum on this page) to continue registration for the following semester.

Students may be dismissed from the program for failing to maintain academic and clinical experience standards of the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. Students wishing to return to the program must file a petition to continue with the Undergraduate Student Affairs Committee (see the Student Handbook).

BS in Nursing (Generic Curriculum)

The bachelor of science in nursing degree prepares beginning-level generalist professional nurses to deliver care to individuals in a variety of health-care settings, meet the state requirements for eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination—Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN), and obtain a sound basis for graduate study in nursing.

After satisfactory completion of the pre-nursing courses, students are eligible to apply for admission to the Department of Nursing. Upon admission, students register for the upper division courses. The upper division curriculum focuses on both the theoretical and practical dimensions of professional nursing.

To qualify for a BS in nursing, all undergraduate students must complete curriculum requirements with a grade of C (not C-) or higher and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Semester 1

• *NURS 310 Psychosocial Concepts in Health Care (3)
• *NURS 330/330L Professional Nursing I/Lab (2/2)
• *PHRM 203 General Pharmacology (3)
• Arts, Humanities & Literature #1 (3)
• Social Science #1 (3)

Semester 2

• *NURS 311 Pathophysiologic Nursing Concepts (3)
• *NURS 331/331L Professional Nursing II/Lab (2/3)
• FSHN 475 Human Nutrition for Health Professionals (3)
• Arts, Humanities & Literature #2 (3)

Semester 3

• *NURS 370/370L Adult Health Nursing I/Lab (2/3)
• *NURS 371/371L Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing/Lab (3/2)
• *NURS 441 Introduction to Nursing Research or Nursing Elective (3)
• Social Science #2 (3)

Semester 4

• *NURS 372/372L Maternal Newborn Nursing/Lab (2/3)
• *NURS 373/373L Child Health Nursing/Lab (2/3)
• Hawaiian, Asian, Pacific designated course (3)
• *Nursing elective (2-3)

Semester 5

• *NURS 470/470L Adult Health Nursing II/Lab (2/3)
• *NURS 471/471L Community Health Nursing/Lab (2/3)

Semester 6

• *NURS 439 Management for Health Professionals (3)
• *NURS 475/475L Complex Nursing Practice/Lab (2/5)
• *NURS 486 Professional Issues and Trends (2)
• *Nursing elective (2)

*Courses that require a grade of C or better or “credit.”

Nursing Electives

• NURS 305 Women and Health (3) (Cross-listed as WS 305)
• NURS 340 Contemporary Ethical Issues in Health Care (3)
• NURS 341 Alternative Nursing Interventions (3)
• NURS 342 Health-care/Nursing in Japan in Comparison with the United States (3)
• NURS 343 Gerontology: Its Nursing Implications (3)
• NURS 344 Nursing in Multicultural Milieu (3)
• NURS 346 The Reflective Clinician (2)
• NURS 350 Chronic Illness in Children and Adolescents (V)
• NURS 361 Health Education and Promotion (2)
• NURS 410 Case Management in Managed Care (2)
• NURS 412 Fund of Occupational Health Hazards (2)
• NURS 420 Cooperative Education in Nursing (V)
• NURS 430 Hazardous Materials (3) (cross-listed as GEOG 420 and MBBE 420)
• NURS 437 Rural Health Teams (3)
• NURS 472 Introduction to Critical Care Concepts (2

BS Curriculum for Registered Nurses

(RN to BS Pathway)

The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene undergraduate nursing curriculum offers an upper division degree path for those with an associate degree in nursing from within the UH system. This curriculum is also open to registered nurses who have graduated from associate degree or diploma programs outside the UH system. The upper division courses build on the knowledge, skills, socialization, and experience in the discipline of nursing and the UH Manoa General Education Core requirements. Emphasis is on critical thinking and the integration of new information and competencies. The RN to BS pathway offers nursing content not included in the AS degree curriculum.

Registered nurses interested in furthering their formal education by earning a BS in nursing but who have graduated from a diploma school or non-NLN accredited associate degree program are encouraged to apply to the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. These nurses are required to take the National League for Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exams (NLN ACE) and complete the prerequisite lower division courses prior to entry into the upper division nursing major.

The track requires 64 credits of General Education Core and nursing prerequisite courses. Thirty (30) upper division nursing credits are granted for prior nursing education. Thirty-three (33) additional upper division nursing credits are required with a grade of C (not C-) or higher in all nursing courses.

Semester 1 (Based on Fall Admission)

• NURS 310 Psychosocial Concepts in Health Care (3)
• NURS 330/330L Professional Nursing I/Lab (2/2)
• Arts, Humanities and Literature (3)

Semester 2

• NURS 311 Pathophysiologic Nursing Concepts (3)
• FSHN 475 Human Nutrition for Health Professionals (3)
• Elective-Social Science or Other (3)

Summer Session 1

• Statistics (3)

Summer Session 2

• Hawaiian, Asian, Pacific-designated Course (3)
• Arts, Humanities and Literature (3)

Semester 3

• NURS 471/471L Community Health Nursing/Lab (2/3)
• NURS 441 Introduction to Nursing Research (3)
• HIST 152 or Global Multicultural Perspectives Course (3)

Semester 4

• NURS 439 Management for Health Professionals (3)
• NURS 475/475L Complex Nursing Practice/Lab (2/5)
• NURS 486 Professional Issues and Trends (2)

*The changes in these requirements pertain to students admitted to the UH System beginning Fall 2001. Please see the advisor if you have questions.

Graduate Study

Master’s Degree

Using a community-based approach, the master of science in nursing program prepares nurses for advanced practice.

Primary Health Care Options

The primary care option in advanced practice nursing prepares students to be nurse practitioners in adult, family, gerontology, and pediatric nursing. Special emphasis is placed on the delivery of care to vulnerable populations in a changing health system.

Specialty advisors from the graduate faculty will assist students in developing individualized programs of study and in monitoring progress toward program completion. All specialties require a minimum of four semesters of full-time study. Part-time study may also be arranged. Post-master’s certificates are available.

The total number of credits required varies depending on the clinical specialty. The program consists of graduate core courses, advanced practice nursing courses, and specialty nurse practitioner courses including supervised clinical hours. The number of clinical hours required ranges between 540 and 630 hours depending on the specialty. A thesis option (6 credits) is available. Graduates of the primary health care option are eligible to take national certification exams in the nurse practitioner area of specialty.

Psychiatric Mental Health Options

The advanced practice psychiatric/mental health specialization offers clinical nurse specialist preparation with either an adult or child/adolescent focus. A post-master’s certificate option is also available in this area.

The total number of credits required varies depending on the clinical specialty. The program includes graduate core courses, advanced practice nursing, and specialty courses. Students may elect a full-time or part-time program of study. A minimum of 500 supervised clinical hours is required. Graduates are eligible to take national certification examinations in advanced practice adult or child/adolescent mental health nursing.

Community Health/Public Health Nursing

The community and public health option is a distance-learning program targeting registered nurses in Hawai‘i, American Samoa, and Guam. Students attend classes at remote sites and work with an assigned site mentor for field work assignments. All classes are broadcast over the Internet and digitally archived. Special emphasis is placed on health promotion and disease prevention at the community level. This option requires six semesters of part-time study and the total number of credits is 36.

The required courses for this specialty are NURS 605 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (3); NURS 609 Health Policy (3); PH 649 Needs Assessment and Program Planning (3); PH 655 Biostatistics (3); PH 663 Principles of Epidemiology (3); PH 765 Program Evaluation (3); NURS 620 Methods and Measurement in Nursing Research (3); NURS 630 Information Systems in Healthcare (3); NURS 733 Care of Populations (3); NURS 699 Practicum I (3); NURS 699 Practicum II (3); PH 792 Current Issues and Topics in Public Health (2); and NURS 699 Capstone (1).

Nursing Administration/MBA

The clinical systems management curriculum provides the student with the content and practical experience needed to succeed in an administrative position in today’s competitive marketplace. The curriculum prepares professional nurses for entry and mid-level positions in the management of clinical systems.

Academic advisors selected from the graduate faculty will assist students with the development of individualized programs of study and monitor progress towards degree. This specialty area requires at least six semesters of part-time study and leads to a master of science degree. Thesis and non-thesis options are available.

The total number of credits required for graduation is 36. Core courses (12 credits) are NURS 620 Methods and Measurements in Nursing Research, NURS 630 Information Systems in Health Care, NURS 639 Disciplinary Knowledge I, and NURS 609 Introduction to Health Policy. Eighteen credits are required for the clinical systems management area of concentration: NURS 662 Management and Leadership in Healthcare Organizations, NURS 663 Analysis of Healthcare Delivery, NURS 664 Seminar and Practicum in Nursing, NURS 665 Clinical Economics and Finance, NURS 774 Best Practices in Healthcare Management, NURS 775 Capstone Field Study. One 3 credit course in human resources management plus an elective are also required. Eight contact hours of clinical practice per week are required for NURS 664 and NURS 775. Students may select a thesis option for an additional six credits.

Nursing Education

The masters in nursing education specialty focus provides students with preparation for serving as nurse educators in academic and clinical settings. The curriculum offers the knowledge base required for developing and implementing educational programs in nursing, as well as a practicum experience. The curriculum prepares students with the skills necessary to work in a variety of settings.

The nursing education specialty is designed for adult learners who can be either part-time or full-time students. Faculty advisors work with students to develop an individualized program of study within the framework of the curriculum. This program is offered as a distance program to accommodate the state wide need for faculty in nursing programs.

The required nursing courses for this specialty are: 609 Introduction to Health Policy (3); 620 Methods and Measurement in Nursing Research (3); 630 Information Systems in Health Care (3); 639 Disciplinary Knowledge I (3); 655 Tests and Measurements (3); 680 Cultural Competency in Nursing Education (3); 690 Curriculum Evaluation in Nursing Education (3); 696 Nursing Education Capstone (3); 745 Creative Learning Strategies for Adults (3); 747 Curriculum Development (3); 748 Supervised Practicum in Teaching (5); an elective with a specialization focus (3). (38 credits).

RN to MS Program (with non-nursing baccalaureate)

The RN to MS Program (with non-nursing baccalaureate) targets registered nurses (RNs) who are graduates of an NLN accredited associate degree or diploma and have a baccalaureate degree in an area other than nursing. The following baccalaureate nursing courses or equivalent are required prior to enrolling in the master’s program: NURS 439 Management for Health Professionals, NURS 441 Intro to Nursing Research, NURS 471/L Community Health Nursing, and FSHN 475 Human Nutrition for Health Professionals. The admission progression, and graduation requirements are the same as for options within the master’s program.

Master’s Entry Program in Nursing

The Master’s Entry Program in Nursing is designed for adult learners with no prior nursing experience or education and who have a baccalaureate degree or higher in a field other than nursing. The purpose of this alternative entry program is to equip students with entry-level professional nurse competencies as a foundation for advanced practice roles.

The program consists of an intensive pre-licensure year structured as three continuous semesters transitioning into one of the specialty nursing pathways. The length of time necessary to graduate at the Master’s level is dependent upon the specialty area selected by the learner.

The first year curriculum is based on a competency model appropriate for graduate level adult learners. Active learning strategies are emphasized including clinical experience, simulation exercises, and a continuous emphasis on searching the literature for the most current information to inform the actions of the nurse. A substantial amount of the curriculum is clinical practicum in community and hospital/health care settings where students are actively engaged in nursing care under the supervision and guidance of faculty.

The total number of credits required for completion of the pre-licensure year is 57 over three semesters – 18 in the first semester, 19 in the second, and 20 in the final.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted, applicants must meet the requirements of both the Graduate Division and the Graduate Student Affairs Committee of the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene and other degree programs as appropriate (e.g. MS/MBA). Requirements for the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene include the following:

1. A baccalaureate degree with a major in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE-accredited program;
2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 credits of coursework;
3. Statistics course;
4. A basic research course or equivalent; and
5. Interview with a specialty advisor after all application documents are reviewed.
6. For international students, TOEFL scores must be 580 or above.

Documentation Requirements

1. A curriculum vitae or résumé;
2. Two completed reference forms (one from a former faculty member and one from an agency supervisor); and
3. A sample of professional writing.

Special Requirements

Upon entrance into the program, student must have the following:

1. Current Hawai‘i licensure to practice professional nursing;
2. Current CPR Certification (from a Healthcare Provider/BLS level course*);
3. Liability and malpractice insurance (coverage provided by the school);
4. Health Clearance: Immunization for tetanus/diphtheria within the last ten years; complete the vaccination series for mumps; and hepatitis-B; laboratory evidence (titer) of immunity to rubella, rubeola, and varicella; TB clearance;
5. Health insurance;

Students with deficiencies may not register or attend clinical courses.

Admission Procedures

Two separate application forms must be completed: the Graduate Division application form and the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene application form. The Graduate Division application form and, official transcripts, must be sent directly to:

Graduate Division Admissions Office
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
2540 Maile Way, Spalding 353B
Honolulu, HI 96822
or the online application is available at www.hawaii.edu/graduate

The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene application form is available in the Office of Student Services, Webster 201 or online at www.nursing.hawaii.edu. The completed form and all other admission materials must be sent directly to:

School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Office of Student Services
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster 201
Honolulu, HI 96822

Applications to dual degree programs (for example, MS/MBA) also require completed application to the additional college/program (ex. Shidler College of Business/MBA). Completed applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Graduate Division Admissions Office; completed applications are forwarded to the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene for comprehensive review by the school’s graduate faculty. The school then makes a recommendation to the Graduate Division to either admit the student or deny admission.

Applications are accepted for only the fall semester. The application forms and supporting documents must be received at the designated offices by March 1.

Post-Master’s Certificate

After completing an MS degree program, students may select to enroll in the post-master’s certificate option. This certificate permits students with an MS in nursing to pursue clinical course work in a second nursing specialty.

PhD Degree

The PhD online nursing program prepares scholars who are capable of conducting culturally appropriate scholarship to improve the health of a diverse society and teaching in nursing educational programs, especially those with minority student populations. Courses are offered via internet and communication is facilitated through e-mail and student list serves and other software programs.

Academic advisors are selected from the graduate faculty based on students’ area of research interest and fit with faculty. The program requires 45 credits of post-master’s course work plus a dissertation. Two core areas make up the program of study: (1) Knowledge Development and Scholarship and (2) Nursing Education. Electives and support courses make up the remainder of the course work. The PhD program requires a minimum of two years of part-time study plus one year to complete the dissertation.

The nursing education component of the program prepares students to teach in nursing programs with a diverse student body. The nursing education courses (8 credits) are NURS 745 Creative Learning Strategies for Adults, NURS 747 Curriculum Development, and NURS 748 Supervised Practicum in Teaching.

The knowledge development and scholarship component of the program prepares students to conduct culturally appropriate research in nursing. Substantive nursing content is acquired through the disciplinary knowledge sequence of courses. In the research scholarship sequence, students develop skills in methods, design, and measurement in both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The knowledge development and scholarship courses (26 credits) are NURS 739 Advanced Nursing Science, NURS 741 Quantitative Methods and Measure, NURS 751 Concept Development and Analysis, NURS 767 Culturally Competent Research Methods, NURS 777 Best Practices in Healthcare Management, NURS 752 and NURS 753, two advanced statistics courses to meet the specific research focus of the student, and NURS 699 Directed Study or Research.

Electives and support courses, such as NURS 650 Complementary and Traditional Care, NURS 721 Instrument Development and Evaluation in Research, NURS 680 Cultural Competency in Nursing Education, comprise an additional 12 credits for a total of 45 credits of course work.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the requirements of both the Graduate Division and graduate admissions committee of the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene. Requirements for the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene include the following:

1. Master degree with a major in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE program. Not applicable for international students. You may apply if you anticipate graduation from your master’s program before enrollment in the doctoral program;
2. GPA of 3.0 or above;
3. Interview with the PhD director and other graduate faculty; and
4. Hawai‘i registered (or current state of residence RN license);
5. Positive recommendation from the graduate student affairs committee; and
6. For international students, TOEFL scores must be 580 or above.

Documentation Requirements

1. Curriculum vitae or résumé;
2. Three references; and
3. A scholarly paper.

Requirements for Clinical Scholarship

1. Current RN license in state or country of residence;
2. Current CPR certificate from an approved American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support;
3. Liability and malpractice insurance provided by the school;
4. Immunizations and other procedures;
5. Health insurance.

Application Procedures

Two separate application forms must be completed: the Graduate Division application and the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene PhD program application form. The Graduate Division application form and official transcripts must be sent directly to:

Graduate Division Admissions Office
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
2540 Maile Way, Spalding 353B
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96822

An on-line application is available through www.hawaii.edu/graduate.

The School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene PhD program application form is available in the Office of Student Services, Webster 201. In addition, applications can be downloaded from the web at www.nursing.hawaii.edu and mailed to the school. The completed form and all other admission materials must be sent directly to:

School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Office of Student Services
2528 McCarthy Mall, Webster 201
Honolulu, HI 96822

Completed applications are first screened by the Graduate Division Admissions Office. Only applications of students who meet the UH’s minimum requirements are forwarded to the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene for comprehensive review by the school’s graduate faculty. The school then makes a recommendation to the Graduate Division to either admit the student or deny admission

Applications are accepted for the fall semester only. The application forms and supporting documents must be received at the designated office by February 1.

Nursing Workforce Center

Hawai’i State Center for Nursing

The Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing (HSCFN) was established by the Hawai‘i State Legislature in 2003 “to address nursing workforce issues” (Act 198, HB 422) and with a goal of assuring that the State of Hawai‘i has the nursing resources necessary to meet the health care needs of its people. The HSCFN is a dynamic and respected champion for the nursing profession and a source of reliable information on existing and emerging trends in nursing. Through strategic thinking, collaboration and the pursuit of synergistic solutions, the HSCFN has become a recognized leader in workforce planning, nursing research and professional practice.

The core values of HSCFN focus upon excellence, accessibility, collaboration, innovation, education and cultural diversity, and the functions of the center include:

1. Collection and analysis of data; preparation and dissemination of written reports and recommendations regarding the current and future status and trends of the nursing workforce;
2. Conducting research on best practices and quality outcomes;
3. Developing a plan for implementing strategies to recruit and retain nurses; and
4. Researching, analysis, and reporting of data related to the retention of the nursing workforce.
   

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