Nursing

Nursing Career Ladder

UH Maui College Degree Offerings:

Practical Nurse – Certificate of Achievement (CA): PN graduates with the CA 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.
Registered Nurse – Associate in Science Nursing (ASN): RN graduates with the ASN degree are prepared for beginning-level positions in hospitals, extended care facilities, clinics, physician offices, private nursing agencies, and home health agencies

Healthcare students are required to complete University prescribed academic requirements that involve clinical practice in a University affiliated healthcare facility setting with no substitution allowable. Failure of students to complete the prescribed clinical practice shall be deemed as not satisfying academic program requirements. Students are responsible for satisfactorily completing affiliated healthcare facility background checks and drug testing requirements in accordance with procedures and timelines as prescribed by the affiliated healthcare facility. Per UH Board of Regents policy, priority for admission is given to fully qualified State of Hawaii residents as determined by the registrar for tuition purposes. For more information, students are encouraged to schedule an academic advising session by calling (808) 984-3306. For the most current information about UHMC’s Nursing program admission and curriculum, visit the UHMC website at: http://maui.hawaii.edu/programs/nursing/

Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science (BSN)

The UHMC Associate in Science Nursing (ASN) Program is part of the Hawaii Statewide Nursing Consortium (HSNC) that provides a transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) pathway at UH Manoa (UHM). UHMC students who successfully complete the required ASN degree courses and complete the required RN to BSN pre-admission requirements will be admitted to UHM for the RN-BSN program. RN to BSN courses is offered on the UHMC campus.

Nursing Career Ladder Admission Process

For admission to the UH Maui College Nursing Program, complete all steps outlined below by January 31 for the Practical Nurse Pathway Spring Admission, and for the Registered Nurse Program Fall Admission. Application is available online at http://maui.hawaii.edu/programs/nursing/. Admission to UH Maui College does not guarantee admission to the Nursing program. Applicants who are accepted are notified of current health requirements for the program at the time of acceptance. Applicants not selected are encouraged to seek academic advising to re-evaluate their academic plan.

Apply to UH Maui College. Send official transcripts from previous colleges (outside of the University of Hawaii system) to “Admissions & Records Office, UH Maui College.” Submit a Transcript Evaluation Request Form (see forms under Admissions & Records webpage) to the UHMC Admissions & Records Office.
Selection for the Nursing program is competitive. Criteria includes grades in the following prerequisite courses Complete ENG 100(3); MATH 100, MATH 103, or MATH 115(3); HDFS 230 or PSY 240(3); Humanities elective(3); MICR 130(3); and PHYL 141/PHYL 141L(3,1) and PHYL 142/PHYL 142L(3,1); score at “Proficient” level on the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) test. It is also recommended to obtain health care experience (nurse aide preferred).

MICR 140 is not required, but 1-point is awarded toward selection. In the event students have the same points in the Program Application, the student with the highest pre-requisite GPA will be offered admission to the program. View the Nursing website at www.maui.hawaii.edu/nursing/ for necessary details.

PN Pathway Only: Students who complete the PN Pathway have the option of returning to complete the RN degree program. PN graduates interested in admission into the RN program are required to obtain licensure as a Practical Nurse, paid experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the community for one year, completion of NURS 211, NURS 212, and PHRM 203, and re-take of NURS 230 Clinical Immersion I with a grade of B or better. All requirements must be met to qualify for admission to the RN program. Successful completion of the RN program will result in the student obtaining the Associate in Science Nursing (ASN) degree.

Allied Health course repeat policy for PN/RN Admission

Courses may be repeated twice to raise a grade. Of the three times the course has been taken, the higher grade will be utilized. Only grades in the first three attempts will be considered for admission to the nursing program.
The science courses, PHYL 141 & PHYL 141L, PHYL 142 & PHYL 142L (formerly ZOOL 141 (4cr) and ZOOL 142 (4cr) and MICR 130 (3 credit lecture), have a 10-year time limit, which must be completed within the last 10 years prior to the application deadline.

Contact the Allied Health Department, at 808-984-3250, or by email at ahoffice@hawaii.edu for information.

The Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, phone: 404-975-5000, email: info@acenursing.org, online: https://www.acenursing.org/

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate professional actions based on core nursing values, professional standards of practice, and the law.

2. Develop insight through reflective practice, self-analysis, and self-care.

3. Engage in ongoing self-directed learning and provides care based on evidence supported by research

4. Demonstrate leadership in nursing and health care.

5. Collaborate as part of a healthcare team.

6. Practice within, utilize and contribute to the broader health care system.

7. Practice client-centered care.

8. Communicate Effectively.

9. Demonstrate clinical judgment/critical thinking in the delivery of care to clients while maintaining safety.

Degrees and Certificates

Course Descriptions

NURS 12: ARCH: Diseases, Special Diets, Medications

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