Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
Self-care in health care: A UOG nursing professor’s drive to help medical providers help themselves
Health science alum Julius Naranjo goes for the gold and makes history
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Valedictorian’s support system helps her rise above insecurities
Professor Kathryn Wood retires knowing she trained the best nurses in Guam
How one student overcame self-doubt in an intimidating career field
Helping the homeless: How the University of Guam educates on the issue through action
Nursing students gain exposure to Guam's newest nursing specialty at the National Institutes of Health
UOG instructor brings simulated training to nursing students in Palau
Chelsea Fama: One of UOG's first BUILD EXITO scholars
Mission
The Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health is committed to improving the health, fitness, personal and social well-being of the people of Guam and the Western Pacific. To realize this mission the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health:
- Delivers programs designed to prepare graduates for their professions: nursing, social work, exercise science and health promotion, public health, and pre-physical therapy. The school provides ongoing educational development for members of the respective professions. The School fosters collaboration among the disciplines and facilitates inter-professional education.
- Engages in collaborative research and creative endeavors focused on the needs of the people of Guam and the Western Pacific.
- Promotes the advancement of social and economic justice, and the empowerment of the community. Promotes community service of students and faculty.
Nursing Program Manual Student Policies
ACCREDITATION
The BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
(ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road, NE
Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
(404) 975-5020
Nursing Student Achievement Outcome DataFor students completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the following academic years: |
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| '15-'16 | '16-'17 | '17-'18 | '18-'19 | '19-'20 | '20-'21 | |
| First-time pass rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX) by calendar year | 95.7% | 100% | 100% | 96.8% | 96.2% | 96.7% |
| First-time pass rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX) by cohort/date of program completion (May) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 96.2% | 93% |
| Graduates obtaining jobs within 6-9 months of graduation | 95.5% | 100% | 97% | 87% | 100% | 90% |
| Students completing the program in no more than 150% of program length (in no more than 7.5 semesters) | 67.7% 2014* |
63% 2015* |
85.2% 2016* |
88.6% 2017* |
85.2% 2018* |
77.8% 2019* |
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*Admission year Last updated: May 2021 |
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Nursing Video
News & Announcements
The Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam invites the public to the Faculty Biennial Art Exhibit featuring recent works created by faculty members of the University's Fine Arts Program.
The University of Guam (UOG) and Cabras Marine Corporation (CMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, to provide internships to UOG students seeking professional jobs.
President Enriquez prioritizing professional workforce development for Guam and region
The University of Guam marked a turning point for $22.7 million in construction projects that overcame a host of challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic, rising cost of construction, regulatory processes, and funding constraints.
The University of Guam Society of Emeritus Professors (SEPRS) recently awarded scholarships to seven UOG students this academic year.
Calendar
Deadline to Submit Interest in Applying for Truman Scholarship
Thursday, 12/07/2023, All Day Event
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Student Success
Read success stories from students and alumni from the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima
School of Health. For more student success stories, visit our Student Achievement site.
