Program Outcomes/Competencies
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice provides the framework for the preparation of baccalaureate prepared professional nurses (AACN, 2008). Copies or versions in other languages are available at the AACN Essentials website. Planning is underway to transition the curriculum to address the 2021 AACN The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education.
A competent nurse:
- Demonstrates professional actions based on core nursing values, professional standards of practice, and the law.
- Develops insight through reflective practice, self-analysis, and self care.
- Engages in ongoing self-directed learning and provides care based on evidence supported by research.
- Demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care.
- Collaborates as part of a health care team.
- Practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system.
- Practices client-centered care.
- Communicates and uses technology effectively.
- Demonstrates clinical judgment/critical thinking in the delivery of care of clients.
At the completion of their program, the student is awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (GEPN)
The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice provides the framework for the pre-licensure year curriculum for professional nurses (AACN, 2008). Copies or versions in other languages are available at the AACN Essentials website. Planning is underway to transition the curriculum to address the 2021 AACN The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education.
A competent nurse:
- Demonstrates professional actions based on core nursing values, professional standards of practice, and the law.
- Develops insight through reflective practice, self-analysis, and self-care.
- Engages in ongoing self-directed learning and provides care based on evidence supported by research.
- Demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care.
- Collaborates as part of a health care team.
- Practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system.
- Practices client-centered care.
- Communicates and uses technology effectively.
- Demonstrates clinical judgment/critical thinking in the delivery of care of clients.
At the completion of their program, the student is awarded a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice. The specific program outcomes/competencies for each degree are below.
Master’s of Science in Nursing
The AACN Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing provides the foundational curricular elements and framework for the master’s education nursing program (AACN, 2011). Copies or versions in other languages are available at the AACN Essentials website. Planning is underway to transition the curriculum to address the 2021 AACN The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education.
A competent nurse in an advanced role:
- Demonstrates professional actions based on core nursing values, professional standards of practice, and the law.
- Develops insight through reflective practice, self-analysis, and self-care through the understanding of the law.
- Engages in ongoing self-directed learning and provides care based on evidence supported by research.
- Demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care.
- Collaborates as part of a health care team.
- Practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system.
- Practices client-centered care.
- Communicates effectively and uses technology to support the delivery of health services.
- Demonstrates clinical judgment and critical thinking in the delivery of care of clients while maintaining safety.
Doctor of Nursing Practice
The AACN Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006), NONPF Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies Content (NONPF, 2017) and the AACN Common Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Doctoral-Level Competencies (AACN, 2017) provides the curricular elements and framework for the program. Planning is underway to transition the curriculum to address the 2021 AACN The Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education. Copies or versions in other languages are available at the AACN Essentials website.
A competent advanced practice nurse:
- Demonstrates professional actions based on core nursing values, professional standards of practice, and the law.
- Develops insight through reflective practice, self-analysis, and self-care through the understanding of the law.
- Engages in ongoing self-directed learning and provides care based on evidence supported by research.
- Demonstrates leadership in nursing and health care.
- Collaborates as part of a health care team.
- Practices within, utilizes, and contributes to the broader health care system.
- Practices client-centered/patient-centric care.
- Communicates effectively and uses technology to support the delivery of health services.
- Demonstrates clinical judgment and critical thinking in the delivery of care of clients while maintaining safety.
Nursing Licensure and State Authorization
University of Hawaii at Manoa OVCAA Professional Licensure Disclosure
High School Direct Entry in Nursing, Traditional Bachelor of Science Program, and UH West Oahu Pre-Nursing to UH Manoa Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Once the student has completed the Bachelor Science Degree with a major in Nursing program, the Hawaii Board of Nursing determines the applicant’s eligibility to obtain a state license, which will allow the licensee to practice nursing in the State of Hawaii. UH Manoa School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene (SONDH) is unable to confirm that the Nursing program meets the professional licensure requirements outside of the State of Hawaii and recommends the student contact the respective professional licensing board to determine the licensure requirements in the state in which the student will practice.
Online RN to Bachelor of Science Program
The Online RN to BS program does not require RN licensure for admission for eligible UH system ADN applicants. UH Manoa School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene (SONDH) is unable to confirm that the Nursing program meets the professional licensure requirements outside of the State of Hawaii and recommends the student contact the respective professional licensing board to determine the licensure requirements in the state in which the student will practice.
Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (GEPN)
Once the student has completed the pre-licensure year of the Graduate Entry Program in Nursing, the Hawaii Board of Nursing determines the applicant’s eligibility to obtain a state license, which will allow the licensee to practice nursing in the State of Hawaii. UH Manoa School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene (SONDH) is unable to confirm that the Nursing program meets the professional licensure requirements outside of the State of Hawaii and recommends the student contact the respective professional licensing board to determine the licensure requirements in the state in which the student will practice.