Fast Facts – Nursing

2018

Nationally Ranked

• U.S. News and World Report Magazine ranked in the Best Graduate Nursing Schools, Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs and Best Online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree

NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination) Pass Rate

• Undergraduate Students (Spring 2017): 97%
• Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (Summer 2017): 93%

Enrollment (Spring 2018)

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree: 200
• Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (pre-licensure year): 45
• Master of Science (MS) degree: 50
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): 64
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): 21

Gender & Residency

Undergraduate Students

• 25% men / 75% women
• 89% Hawaii residents

Graduate Students

• 18% men / 82% women
• 82% Hawaii residents

Scholarships

• Generous scholarships, awards, and grants are awarded to nursing students.

Community

• 200+ affiliating agencies provide clinical learning experiences for students.
• Students provide more than 100,000 statewide service hours per year.
• The Translational Health Science Simulation Center provides training for students, faculty, and practicing care providers to improve quality and patient safety.
• The Hawaii Keiki school health program provides services statewide by placing registered nurses in selected public schools.
•  The Veterans to Nurses Program helps U.S. veterans decrease time to graduation and a BS nursing degree through academic and support services.
• The IKE AO PONO Program assists Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island students achieve academic success.