School of Health
School of Health
School of Health
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Mission
The 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 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
Student Achievement Outcome DataFor students completing the program in the following academic years: |
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| 2015-2016 | 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | |
| First-time pass rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX) by calendar year | 95.7% | 100% | 100% | 96.8% | 96.2% |
| 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% |
| Graduates obtaining jobs within 6-9 months of graduation | 95.5% | 100% | 97% | 87% | 100% |
| 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* |
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*Admission year Last updated: May 2021 |
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Nursing Video
News & Announcements
Research themes focus on environmental science, marine biology, botany, ecology, social science, and sustainability.
Students, please take a few minutes to respond to this brief poll.
The year-long observance will begin with a virtual kickoff ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 20.
Any individual who graduated from UOG earlier than 2008 is eligible to be nominated.
Take a week off, Tritons! Catch up, reflect, or just relax!
Calendar
Live Zoom Session on Advanced Care Planning
Tuesday, 10/19/2021, 6:30 PM
Deadline to apply for NSF INCLUDES SEAS Undergraduate Fellowship
Friday, 10/29/2021, 5:00 PM
POSTPONED: 2021 Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony
Saturday, 10/30/2021, 7:00 PM
Martin Luther King Day (Observed)
Monday, 01/17/2022, 12:00 PM
Evaluations for Part A Classes
Monday, 03/14/2022, All Day Event
Hattori-Uchima Margaret
Office Hours: 
Office Location: Expertise
Student Success
Read success stories from students and alumni from the School of Health. For more
student success stories, visit our Student Achievement site.
