Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
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Spring 2023 graduates of the University of Guam’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program achieved a 100% pass rate after taking the National Council Licensure Exam for the first time. First row, from left, Ezechiel Palacol, Genry Topacio and Mason C. Calma. Second row, from left, Cyrene Bansil, Jasmine Quinto, Jaena Claire Cabrera, Jamila Olivares, Melody A. Reyes, Angelique L.W. Morales, and Aliya L. Fabila. Third row, from left, Joleene Mendoza, Chasnel A. Dela Cruz, Krystal Pilante, Nicole Reyes, Alexis Santos, Nan Wang, and Shelby Weilbacher. Photo courtesy of University of Guam
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:
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) through 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850 (404) 975-5000 (404) 975-5020 |
The Bachelor of Social Work degree program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA) through 2023.
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA) 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 400 (703) 683-8080 |
Nursing Program Manual Student Policies
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 | '21-'22 | |
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% | 96.8% |
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% | 96.7% |
Graduates obtaining jobs within 6-9 months of graduation | 95.5% | 100% | 97% | 87% | 100% | 90% | 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* |
71.4% 2020* |
*Admission year Last updated: December 2023 |
The University of Guam's Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program is offering an opportunity for caregivers of persons with dementia to participate in an online training and certification program called CARES® Dementia 5-Step Method(TM).
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The candidates for master's degrees in Fañomnåkan 2024 will be presenting their thesis defenses
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The University of Guam's Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program is offering an opportunity for caregivers of persons with dementia to participate in an online training and certification program
Read success stories from students and alumni from the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima
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