University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene Program Sheet 2018-2019

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing

Hawai‘i Statewide Nursing Consortium (HSNC)

Admissions: Competitive Process: Application

Min. Total Credits: 120 (41in core +79 inmajor)

UHM General Education Core Requirements

Foundations

FW ENG 100, 100A, 190, ESL 100, or AMST 111
FQ*
FG (A / B / C)
FG (A / B / C)
*Note:This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor.

Diversification

DA COMG 151 or 251
DH / DL
DBPHYL 141
DP
DYPHYL 141L
DSHDFS 230
DSPSY 100
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these.
UHM Graduation Requirements

Focus

H
E (300+)
O (300+)
W
W
W
W (300+)
W (300+)

Hawaiian / Second Language

  • The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the School of Nursing.

Credit Minimums
  • 120 total applicable

  • 30 in residence at UHM

  • 45 upper division (300+ level) credits

Grade Point Average
  • 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)

  • Good academic standing

College Requirements

Admission Requirements
  • Fall admission only.

  • Submit an application no later than the following:
  • January 5 for Fall semester

  • Min. 3.0 cumulative GPA

  • Nursing Pre-Admission Examination (NLN-PAX):
  • Min. Relative Performance scored of 50 for each of: Verbal, Math, and Science components.
  • Scores are valid for 3 years.
OR
  • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V):
  • Min. scores are as follows:
Overall (Composite): 78%
Reading: 83.3%
Mathematics: 86.7%
Science: 66.7%
English & Language Usage: 80%
  • Scores are valid for 3 years.

  • Satisfactory completion of at least 16 nursing prerequisite credits with remaining coursework in progress at the time of application.
  • Minimum 16 credits must include:
  • One PHYL lecture and lab
  • MICR 130
  • Minimum C grade or better, no Credit/No Credit or Pass/Fail grading, in all prerequisite courses except PHYL, MICR 130, and FQ, which require a minimum grade of B or better (*)..

Nursing Prerequisite Courses (32 credits)
PHYL 141*DB /  141L*DY
PHYL 142*DB /  142L*DY
MICR 130*DB
FW course
FQ course*
FG course
DS course (HDFS 230)
DS course (PSY 100)
DP course (see department for approved list)
 DA course (COMG 151 or 251)

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene Program Sheet 2018-2019

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Nursing

Hawai‘i Statewide Nursing Consortium (HSNC)

Admissions: Competitive Process: Application

Min. Total Credits: 120 (41in core +79 inmajor)

Major Requirements for BS in Nursing (HSNC)
Admission: Complete all requirements listed on the front.
Application: Deadline = January 5 for Fall entrance.
Min. credits: 82
Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses
Requirements
Nursing Required Courses (88 credits)
Year 2 / Fall Semester (14 credits)
 NURS 210
 NURS 210L
 NURS 211
 NURS 212 / Spring Semester (15 credits)
 NURS 213
 NURS 220
NURS 220L
Nutrition Course (FSHN 185 or 475)
Year 3 / Fall Semester (16 credits)
 NURS 320
 NURS 320L
 Statistics
Global & Multicultural Perspectives / Spring Semester (15 credits)
 NURS 360
 NURS 360L
 NURS 363
Arts, Humanities, Literature Course
Year 4 / Fall Semester (16 credits)
 NURS 450
 NURS 450L
 NURS 452
 NURS 453
 NURS 465
 NURS 465L / Spring Semester (12 credits)
 NURS 460
 NURS 460L
 NURS 461
Recommended courses not listed. Please see the department for complete list of recommended courses.
Notes
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Office of Student Services: / Webster 201; (808) 956-8939; ;
University of Hawaii Statewide Nursing Consortium: /
Pre-Nursing Students’ Advisor: / Brian Akiyama; Webster 201; (808) 956-8939;
Nursing Admitted Students’ Advisors: / Tracy Chagami; Webster 201; (808) 956-8452;
The school offers a high school direct admission into nursing program for Hawai‘i high school seniors. Please visit for details. Deadlines and requirements may differ for the above.
Pre-major advising is available from the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene Office of Student Services. Contact (808)956-8939; ;

Rev. KR, AES 2/18

v. BA 5/5/2010