Chaminade University of Honolulu

School of Nursing and Health Professions

B.S. Nursing: Traditional Track

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B.S. Nursing: Traditional Track

Nursing is a dynamic, challenging and rewarding healthcare profession. The intense demand for nurses continues to outgrow the supply.

Chaminade’s Nursing program takes a values-based approach and incorporates strong community partnerships and individualized mentoring. Our experienced faculty, strong support network and innovative curriculum will prepare you for the diverse and ever-evolving healthcare sector—providing you the experiences needed to make a positive difference in the lives of your patients.

Our four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program emphasizes hands-on, evidence-based practice and diverse learning experiences that allow you to apply your knowledge in a clinical environment.

Refer to Chaminade Admissions for requirements and deadlines. 

Upon completion of the undergraduate B.S. program in Nursing, students will be able to:

  1. Utilize the nursing process to advocate for safe, holistic, patient-centered care across the lifespan, incorporating the Marianist value of service, justice and peace.
  2. Apply leadership and communication skills to ensure quality, collaborative, and continuous patient care.
  3. Integrate credible research with clinical expertise and patient preferences for optimal care across the lifespan.
  4. Incorporate informatics and healthcare technologies into the practice of professional nursing.
  5. Contribute to the safety and quality improvement of the healthcare environment.
Pre-Major Requirements
  • AN 340 Contemporary Peoples of Hawaii
  • BI 304 Clinical Nutrition
  • BI 151/L Human Anatomy and Physiology and Lab
  • BI 152/L Human Anatomy and Physiology and Lab
  • BI 162/L General Microbiology with Lab
  • BI 216 Cell & Molecular Biology
  • CH 254/L Survey of Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry with Lab
  • MA 100 Quantitative Reasoning and Mathematical Skills
  • PSY 101 General Psychology
  • PSY 200 Life Span Development
Major Requirements
  • NUR 200 Introduction to Nursing Concepts
  • NUR 202 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I with Lab
  • NUR 203 Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II with Lab
  • NUR 204 Complex Disease I with Clinical
  • NUR 207 Health Promotion & Assessment
  • NUR 302 Complex Disease II with Clinical
  • NUR 303 Complex Disease III with Clinical
  • NUR 306 Nursing Care of the Maternal Newborn Family with Clinical
  • NUR 307 Nursing Care of Children and Family with Clinical
  • NUR 401 Public Health Nursing with Clinical
  • NUR 402 Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing with Clinical
  • NUR 403 Nursing Leadership
  • NUR 405 Complex Disease IV with Clinical
  • NUR 407 Evidence-Based Practice
  • NUR 490 NCLEX Seminar
  • NUR 499 Clinical Immersion
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Faculty

Our faculty members are leaders in their fields. They believe in the power of personal experience—stressing mentorship, collaboration and project-based learning inside and outside the classroom.

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Accreditation

Chaminade University of Honolulu is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Chaminade University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.