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
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
Dementia care workshops for May 2023 start with Learning about dementia-related behaviors
The Presidential Search Committee invites you to a special presentation by Presidential Search Finalist Dr. Mary A.Y. Okada.
University of Guam scholarship recipients Veronica Marie Manicsic, Ansherina Borja, and Ella Pobre are moving along different academic tracks but they also share one thing.
Private and public sector employers will meet with job seekers at the University of Guam Career Development Office job fair on April 28, 2023, at the UOG Calvo Field House.
The University of Guam Presidential Search Committee (PSC) announces the names of the three finalists for its 12th President.
Calendar
Scholarship Application Period for Fanuchånan 2023
Saturday, 04/01/2023, 12:00 AM
Dementia Care Session: Certification Exam
Wednesday, 04/26/2023, 6:00 PM
Over 50 employers participating in UOG job fair
Friday, 04/28/2023, 9:00 AM
Dementia Care Session: Certification Exam
Saturday, 04/29/2023, 10:00 AM
Monday, 05/01/2023, 10:00 AM
Professional Staff Development Day
Wednesday, 05/24/2023, All Day Event
Hattori-Uchima Margaret
Office Hours: 
Office Location: Expertise
Nguyen Jonathan
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Pineda D. John Michael
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San Nicolas Bruce
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Student Success
Read success stories from students and alumni from the School of Health. For more
student success stories, visit our Student Achievement site.
