Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Nursing] From University of Hawaii at Manoa

The Academic Program

UH Manoa Nursing offers multiple pathways and degrees to further one's career goals, whether you are entering the program directly from high school or as a consortium college student, choosing a second career in nursing, or advancing your nursing career with a graduate degree.

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. (for more information about the NCLEX-RN, please visit the SONDH website.

With the BS degree, the student is prepared for graduate education and continued career development.

The Department of Nursing's undergraduate program provides five pathways to the bachelor of science degree:

• High School Direct Entry into Nursing (HS-DEN) Program
• Hawaii Statewide Nursing Consortium (HSNC)
• Hawaii Statewide Nursing Consortium (HSNC) for ADN Graduates from participating UH Community Colleges
• RN to Bachelor of Science
• Executive RN to Bachelor of Science

The Pre-Nursing designation is available for students planning to pursue program admission and enroll in prerequisite and General Education requirements at UH Manoa. Academic advisors in the school's Office of Student Services guide pre-nursing students on courses and review program application requirements to meet the campus' mandatory advising requirement. The Pre-Nursing designation does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. A separate application and review is required for admission to the bachelor's nursing program.

Applicants are strongly advised to attend an informational session at the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene before submitting an application to the program. For more information, please visit the SONDH website at www.nursing.hawaii.edu.

The graduate of the BS program is prepared to:

• Advocate and provide high quality care to improve and maintain the health of a diverse society
• Direct, supervise and collaborate with others to organize care
• Advance the profession through lifelong learning, participate in professional organizations and practice in a confident, competent, compassionate and accountable manner
• Develop culturally appropriate clinical knowledge by examining, processing and disseminating knowledge to improve and maintain the health of a diverse society.