Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
Division of Nursing and Health Sciences
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
Division of Nursing and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Program
Graduates of this program are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), enabling them to apply for a nursing license.
Program Accreditation
The program is approved by the Guam Board of Nurse Examiners and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing Inc. (ACEN).
Mission Statement
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is committed to the mission of a land-grant university serving the people of Guam and the Western Pacific Island communities. The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is threefold
- To offer professional nursing education to the culturally and academically diverse population of the region. To realize this mission, the nursing program provides undergraduate studies in nursing to: non-nurses, licensed nurses, and graduate nurses; implements, evaluates, and refines the curriculum to produce culturally competent, caring nurses who think creatively and critically and meet national professional nursing standards.
- To increase the body of nursing knowledge through research and creative endeavors. To realize this mission, the nursing programs encourages faculty and students to participate in research, projects, programs, and advanced study and to conduct and disseminate findings of research and health-related projects.
- To serve culturally diverse people and health care providers of the region. To realize this mission, the nursing program offers continuing education and consultation locally and through distance technology and provides leadership to raise standards, enhance health and well-being, and promote collegiality between providers.
The outcomes of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program are based on the program’s 10 core concepts:
- Caring: Fosters and implements caring behaviors in technologically diverse settings
- Ethical and Legal: Uses legal and ethical principles in nursing practice
- Management: Manages nursing care in collaboration with the client and others on the health care team
- Nursing Process: Uses the nursing process to provide holistic care and empowers clients to attain optimal wellness
- Research: Identifies research problems, participates in research activities and applies research findings to nursing practice
- Professionalism: Demonstrates self-directed learning in the lifelong quest for personal and professional growth
- Creative and Critical Thinking: Uses creative and critical thinking in applying theoretical knowledge to nursing practice
- Cultural Competence: Demonstrates cultural competence while promoting, maintaining and restoring health
- Communication: Communicates effectively in private and in public, by written, verbal and nonverbal means
- Leadership: Provides leadership in nursing by addressing issues and trends that affect health care.
Bachelor of Science in Health Science Degree Program
The Health Science Program provides students with an overview of the knowledge and research of health and the application to health improvement, including the prevention and treatment of human diseases and other poor health outcomes. This program offers three concentrations: Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Public Health.
Program Goals
The goal of this program is to prepare students for graduate studies in health science or for health professions where they will be involved in the identification, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of diseases and injuries; educating the public on prevention and self-management for healthy lifestyles; and designing, implementing, and evaluating programs necessary for promoting general wellness. The Health Science Program is necessary in providing a mass of health professionals needed to address the chronic and emerging infectious disease epidemic in Guam and neighboring islands in Micronesia. This degree will help prepare students for entry-level positions within the health and wellness industries, for entry into health research careers, or for entry into graduate or related professional programs. Concentration-specific options are described below. The Health Science Program at UOG provides training and internship opportunities relevant to Pacific Islanders and found only in Micronesia.
Students in the Health Science degree program will demonstrate the following outcomes:
- Behavior change skills and health promotion competencies
- The ability to critically analyze information relative to health and disease/injury prevention
- The ability to understand and apply scientific principles and methods
- Written and verbal capabilities
- The ability to work cooperatively in groups
- The ability to identify problems and arrive at solutions
Progression in the BSN Program
There are two entrance levels in the baccalaureate degree nursing programs: Pre-Nursing and Nursing. Any regularly enrolled University of Guam student may apply for acceptance to the pre-nursing program and admission to the nursing program. Application packets are available at the school’s administrative office (SOH100) or in the links below. Upon receipt of all necessary documents, the Nursing Admissions & Academic Standards Committee reviews applications and notifies applicants by letter of their acceptance or non-acceptance to the nursing program.
- Students accepted to the Pre-Nursing level are those who have not yet completed prerequisite courses and English competency requirements for enrollment in NU-202B. Pre-Nursing students who are approaching the Nursing level enrollment must submit a letter of request for admission to the Nursing major. The letter with accompanying academic information is submitted to the Nursing Admissions & Academic Standards Committee. Refer to the admission policy and procedures in the Nursing Program Manual.
- Students admitted to the Nursing level are those who have completed prerequisite courses and met admissions criteria including a GPA of 2.7 or higher and are ready to enroll in NU-202B and subsequent courses. Refer to the admission policy and procedures in the Nursing Program Manual for the admission criteria.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Advisement Sheet
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Syllabi
Based on their preferences and past academic records, second-degree students may be accepted into the BSN program tracks. Students with advanced medical degrees may request an evaluation for acceleration into the BSN program. Refer to admission policies and procedures for second step BSN or second-degree students in the Nursing Program Manual.
Nursing Program Policies
Refer to the Nursing Program Manual for policies and procedures about admission, course sequences, advisement, priority enrollment, student petition and appeals, repeating nursing courses, probation, suspension, and academic integrity. Nursing Program Policies supersede UOG policies on grading, probation, suspension, and dismissal. Refer to University of Guam Academic Rules and Regulations for policies and procedures about Out-of-Sequence, Withdrawal, Re-admission, and Dismissal, and Student Rights and Responsibilities.
- Grades
In order to remain in good standing in the nursing program, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 or better in all nursing courses and all required support courses. All prerequisites must be met before progression in the program. - Transportation
Students are responsible for reliable transportation so that attendance requirements for class and clinical work can be met. Students must be able to drive to a variety of community-based settings during the senior-year practicum courses. - Out-of-Sequence Students
An out-of-sequence student is one who is not following the recommended sequence of nursing courses within the recommended time frame. Students may be out-of-sequence for any of the following reasons: part time study, transfer, failure of a nursing or required support course, withdrawal from a nursing or required course, or returning students.
Health Science Concentrations
Pre-Physical Therapy
The concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy provides students with preparation for competitive entry into off-island programs leading to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). This option places a strong emphasis on physical and biological sciences as well as application knowledge. A six-credit internship is required, which consists of 300 hours of service in a selected setting, such as a hospital, an extended care facility, or a private clinic in which the student has an opportunity to use skills and knowledge under the supervision of a physical therapist. Students should recognize that this program does not automatically lead to entry into a physical therapy program at the doctoral level. Entry into these programs is competitively based upon experience and grades. The requirements for this concentration are based on the recommendations of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Exercise Science & Health Promotion
The professional concentration in Exercise Science and Health Promotion provides preparation for students desiring employment in the growing health promotion field and/or graduate studies in exercise science, health education, and related fields. The curriculum places an emphasis on exercise, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle. Students may use this concentration to prepare for certification as a Certified Personal Trainer or Clinical Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine. Students should recognize that this program does not automatically lead to these certifications. Interested students are encouraged to meet with an advisor to discuss eligibility requirements. This concentration also requires students to take a 300- hour internship in a professional setting, such as community health agencies, Guam Memorial Hospital, or various wellness clinics or fitness centers.
Public Health
The professional concentration in Public Health is designed to provide students the opportunity to work as public health professionals and/or to enter into a Master of Public Health degree program. The curriculum offers courses related to the five core areas of public health (epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, health policy management, and social and behavioral sciences). Students specializing in this concentration may select one of the following options:
- Minor in Health Services Administration
- Minor in Nutrition
- Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Qualification for the Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) Exam
Students should recognize that this program does not automatically lead to the REHS/RS certification. Students interested in this certification must meet with an advisor to discuss eligibility requirements. This concentration also requires students to take a 300-hour internship in a professional setting, such as community health agencies, the Department of Public Health & Social Services, the Guam Environmental Protection Agency, or various private groups that participate in services related to public health.
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Mendez Joy Ana
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Interim Nursing Program Director
Varghese S. Annamma
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Health Sciences Program Coordinator
Naputi M. Francine
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Program Faculty
Babauta B. Rosielyn
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Cruz M. Maria Sandra
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Kleiner Antoinette
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