School of Health
School of Health
School of Health
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
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UOG Social Work Professor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
UOG Alumna Establishes Legacy of Compassion
Tasi Ada Brings Sports, Health Education to Island Community
Nursing Students Represent Guam at National Nursing Conference
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Mission
The School of Health (SOH) 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 Data
For students completing the program in the following academic years
| 2015~2016 | 2016~2017 | 2017~2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Time Pass Rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX) By Calendar Year (Jan-Dec) | 95.7 | 100 | 100 |
| First Time Pass Rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX) By Cohort/Date of Program Completion (May) | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Graduates Obtaining Jobs within 6-9 months of graduation | 95.5 | 100 | Pending |
| Students Completing the Program in no more than 150% of program length (in no more than 7. 5 semesters) | 67.7 | 63 | Pending |
Nursing Video
News & Announcements
Final exams are Dec. 16-18. Find your final exam times here.
The University of Guam announced its 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award winners at a ceremony on Nov. 23.
The island now has 18 more CNAs following an apprenticeship program assisted by UOG School of Health faculty.
Help fund UOG student scholarships through the UOG Endowment Foundation.
Graduate and undergraduate students can avail of a paid summer internship opportunity with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Calendar
Thursday, 12/19/2019
Friday, 12/20/2019
Scholarship Deadline: Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Guam Post
Friday, 01/31/2020
Scholarship Deadline: Yoichi K. and Sharon S. Rengiil TRIO Scholarship
Friday, 03/20/2020
Hattori-Uchima Margaret
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.
