2019
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) First-Time Pass Rate (2018)
- Undergraduate Students: 100%
- Graduate Entry Program in Nursing: 100%
Enrollment (Spring 2019)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree: 208
- Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (pre-licensure year): 40
- Master of Science (MS) degree: 43
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): 73
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): 16
Gender & Residency
Undergraduate Students
- 22% men / 78% women
- 91% Hawaii residents
Graduate Students
- 15% men / 85% women
- 84% 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.
Updated: March 19, 2019