has ranked the at the among the nation¡¯s best online graduate nursing programs. UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ was the only nursing school in Â鶹´«Ã½ to be ranked for online education.
Nursing placed 35 out of 154 schools, ranking UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ in the 23 percentile. Last year, UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ nursing ranked 61 out of 144 schools.
“National recognition of our online graduate programs solidifies our position as the leader in nursing education and research in Â鶹´«Ã½,” said Dean Mary G. Boland. “UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ nursing continually strives for excellence, and we are so proud to be ranked among the nation¡¯s top 25 percent of nursing schools.”
The assessed quality through student engagement, faculty credentials and training, peer reputation, student services and technology and admissions selectivity.
More about the online program
UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ nursing offers a master¡¯s degree in an online distance learning format. The is a distance-based master¡¯s degree for registered nurses who wish to practice in Â鶹´«Ã½, on the U.S. mainland or in an international setting.
The program focuses on population-level health, wellness, health promotion and disease prevention. Coursework is completed online and fieldwork is conducted in the student¡¯s own local community.
The 30–39 credit program is designed to be completed in one year as a full-time student or in two years as a part-time student.
For information about , visit the UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ nursing website.
—By Desiree Uyeda