Hawaiʻi doubles the number of advanced practice registered nurses
The 2017 Nursing Workforce Report was issued by the Hawaiʻi State Center for Nursing, which sits within the UH Mānoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.
The 2017 Nursing Workforce Report was issued by the Hawaiʻi State Center for Nursing, which sits within the UH Mānoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene.
Photos from the fall 2017 commencement ceremonies at UH West Oʻahu, UH Hilo, UH Mānoa and Kapiʻolani CC.
The students who received the awards are Brittney Barriera, Amy Hicks, Darlene Jarquio, Cara Kruse, Jea Kyla Sheyne Laganina, Jolene Lima, Cynthia Perez, Hector Perez, Kaanoipua Roback, Kaz Tasic and Devan Ueno.
The Veterans Day event honored all veterans and recognized 13 veterans who received scholarships to pursue careers in nursing.
The nursing program has been awarded accreditation for eight years, the longest period possible by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Cheryl Puntil is the 2017 recipient of the Award for Distinguished Service from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association.
The Windward CC program supports a seamless transition from nurse aide training to a paid apprenticeship position to reduce the workforce shortages.
Fourteen faculty members were honored for subject level mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity and personal values.
Health Academy students participated in hands-on activities including an airway management simulation and working on a high-fidelity manikin.
“Mahina,” a realistic model with advanced clinical functionality is one feature of the new ʻIke Mauli Ola Nursing Simulation Laboratory.