Nursing
Dean: Dr. Rhoberta Haley
Program Advisors: Program Advisors: Dr. Eurina Cha, Denise Cooper, Dr. Jeremy Creekmore, Denise Hackman, Dr. Tiffanie Hoffmeyer, Sharon Jensen, Dr. Edna Magpantay-Monroe, Dr. Lorin Ramocki, Dr. Julieta Rosado
Relation to the University Mission and Identity
The Nursing Program at Chaminade University recognizes its Catholic/Marianist tradition and strives to promote the principles that make Chaminade a unique place for nursing education. These principles include educating for formation in faith, hope, and love; providing quality education; maintaining and developing a family spirit and sense of community; providing service and working towards a peaceful and just world; and preparing students for adaptation and change. The cohort approach to the program encourages and fosters a sense of community amongst its members. Quality education is the goal as we seek to prepare competent nurses who will work towards improving the human condition and promoting and leading the profession of nursing.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Chaminade University provides students with foundational nursing knowledge and skill necessary for professional nursing practice in a liberal arts and values-based educational environment. The program is committed to the holistic development of its students: intellectually, spiritually, physically, emotionally, and socially.
The Catholic, Marianist, identity of Chaminade University emphasizes preparation for life, service, and career success. Within this framework, a vocational and professional emphasis characterizes the Chaminade School of Nursing. The Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program prepares students for work in a variety of health care settings within Hawaii, the Pacific region, the U.S. mainland, and globally. The demographic intake of the School of Nursing reflects that of Chaminade (a Federally-designated Native Hawaiian serving institution), with a significant proportion of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. An emphasis on cultural competence, and on the significance of post-graduate contributions to society, leads Chaminade nursing graduates to contribute to the health and wellness of their communities and to a reduction of healthcare disparities in the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.
Mission Statement
The School of Nursing lives out the mission of the University by educating students to be competent and caring nursing professional who will promote health and high standards of practice, decrease health-related disparities in society, and enhance quality of life for their patients in a dynamic health care environment.
Goals
The goals of the Nursing Program are congruent with the University’s academic vision and are as follows:
Provide a program leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing, in which students are able to achieve the knowledge, skills, an Marianist values necessary for professional nursing practice and leadership in health care.
Ensure an educational foundation in the biological, physical, and social sciences as well as in the humanities all of which are essential to professional nursing practice
Foster an attitude of intellectual and critical inquiry that promotes evidence-based practice
Provide an educational experience that emphasizes engagement of students through active learning
Create a collegial environment that fosters professional development of students including life-long learning scholarship, and leadership
Prepare students for professional nursing roles in a dynamic health care environment
Prepare students to sit for the NCLEX examination and practice as a professional Registered Nurse
Provide a foundation for graduate study
Admission
Chaminade University of Honolulu welcomes applications from all students who have the ability, motivation, and preparation to benefit from a bachelor’s degree in nursing. New students are accepted to the Nursing Major annually in the Fall Semester.. Selection for the program is a competitive process.
The following requirements must be met in order for a student to be considered for acceptance into the nursing major:
Minimum GPA 2.75 (high school or college)
Minimum SAT 1050
Minimum ACT 20
Chemistry: One year of high school chemistry (or equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better
Biology: Completion of high school biology (or equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better
Algebra II: Completion of high school algebra II (or equivalent) with a grade of “C” or better
Required documents include high school transcript and all transcripts from colleges/universities previously attended. Candidates must also complete a 1-page personal statement and provide 2 letters of recommendation. All students who meet the above requirements will become part of the pool of students who are eligible for acceptance into the Nursing Major. Those deemed most qualified will be accepted as Nursing majors based on space available basis.
Once a student is admitted as a Nursing Major to the Nursing program, the student remains a Nursing major as long as he/she meets the requirements for progression. Students not admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program may subsequently reapply for admission.
This program leads to a professional licensure in all 50 states.
Progression
Students need to maintain a GPA of 2.50 throughout the course of study and earn a grade of C or better in BI 131, BI 151, BI 151L, BI 152, BI 152L, BI 162, BI 162L, BI 216, , CH 254, CH 254L, MA 100 and all nursing (NUR) courses to progress. If a student receiving a grade less than a C in BI 131, BI 151, BI 151L, BI 152, BI 152L, BI 162, BI 162L, BI 216, CH 254, CH 254L, or MA 100, the student must repeat the course and achieve a grade of C or higher in order to progress in the nursing curriculum. The student may only repeat the course one time. If a student receives a grade of less than C in any clinical nursing (NUR) course, the student will be placed on probation and may repeat the course one time (with no withdrawal). If the student does not attain a grade of C or better at that time, the student will be dismissed from the program, subject to review by the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions.
If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.50, the student is placed on probation from the Nursing Program. Any future incidence where the same student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.50 may result in a dismissal from the program.
If a student receives less than a “C” in a clinical course, the student may not move on to another clinical course. The student must repeat the clinical course, attain a grade of “C” or better to progress in the nursing curriculum, or be dismissed from the program.
If a student receives an Incomplete “I” in a nursing (NUR) course, the student may not progress to subsequent NUR courses in the curriculum.
In order to repeat a class that is required for the major, special permission may be required due to clinical space and demand limitations. It is important that students seek assistance to be successful in the nursing courses.
If a student requests permission to repeat a NUR class required for the major, the student must first meet with their nursing advisor to create a plan of success. A letter requesting space-available registration must be submitted to the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions.
A student must submit a letter to the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions requesting to repeat the required course. The letter should include the following information: what course the student is requesting to repeat, rationale for why the student should be allowed to repeat, and a plan for success.
The student must meet with the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions to discuss their request after submission of the request.
Certified Nursing Assistant Requirement
Before the beginning year two of the program, students must complete a state-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course.
Before Spring semester of Year two, students must successfully pass the Hawaii State CNA exam (or be certified by recognition from another state within the past year).
No student may enter NUR 204 without the completion of this requirement.
Withdrawal from Nursing courses
Nursing majors may only withdraw from BI 131, BI 151, BI 151L, BI 152, BI 152L, BI 162, BI 162L, BI 216, CH 254, CH 254L, MA 100,, or any nursing (NUR) course one time, and then must successfully complete the course with a grade of “C” or better to progress in the program. Individual circumstances may be subject to review by the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions, for additional consideration.
Withdrawal from the School of Nursing
Students withdrawing from the Nursing program for any reason must meet with the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions, and sign a withdrawal form.
If a student has not responded to contact from their nursing advisor or the School of Nursing office and has been inactive or not enrolled in classes from the School of Nursing and Health Professions for a semester, the student will automatically be withdrawn from the Nursing program.
Re-admission
Re-admissions after withdrawal for any reason will be determined by the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions based on the individual circumstances related to the reason for withdrawal from the School of Nursing on a space-available basis. A student must submit a letter to the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions requesting to be readmitted to the School of Nursing. The letter should include the following information:
When and why the student withdrew from the program
Rationale for why the student should be re-admitted
A plan for success to be placed in the student record.
The student must also meet with the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions, to discuss possible re-admission.
Dismissal
Grounds for dismissal from the nursing program are determined by, but not limited to the following:
After repeating a required clinical course one time and not achieving a grade of “C” or higher;
Failure to disclose health or legal information;
Failure to maintain confidentiality;
Inability to maintain the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50;
Violations of student policies as described in the School of Nursing Student Handbook.
Once a student is dismissed they cannot be readmitted into the nursing program. Dismissal is final.