Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
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Mission
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:
- 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.
ACCREDITATION
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 | '22-'23 | |
| 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% | 95.2% |
| 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% | 93% | 96.7% | 100% |
| Graduates obtaining jobs within 6-9 months of graduation | 95.5% | 100% | 97% | 87% | 100% | 90% | 90% | 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* |
77.8% 2019* |
71.4% 2020* |
73.9% 2021* |
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*Admission year Last updated: June 2024 |
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Nursing Video
News & Announcements
Join the University of Guam's 57th Charter Day on March 6, 2025, for a day of culture, competitions, food, and festivities celebrating "From Island Wisdom to Global Impact."
At the University of Guam Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health Learning Resources Center, students gain hands-on experience in simulated clinical settings that closely resemble real patient care.
CHAMPS, which stands for Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices, is a 3-year collaborative partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to work with 100 hospitals across the U.S. and its territories to reduce racial disparities in breastfeeding rates and maternal-child outcomes through training.
117 students from the University of Guam's Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health made the Fanuchånan 2024 Dean's List, achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Gerhard Schwab highlights how the University of Guam's Social Work Program transforms lives and advances the community through education and practical training.
Calendar
Wednesday, 04/23/2025, 8:30 AM
Nursing Advisory Council Meeting and Preceptor Appreciation
Thursday, 05/08/2025, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, 05/20/2025, 5:00 PM
Social Work Pinning and Field Instructor Appreciation
Thursday, 05/22/2025, 5:00 PM
Paulino C. Yvette
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Pineda D. John Michael
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Student Success
Read success stories from students and alumni from the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima
School of Health. For more student success stories, visit our Student Achievement site.
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