{"id":168672,"date":"2022-11-06T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-06T19:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=168672"},"modified":"2022-11-04T16:01:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-05T02:01:40","slug":"new-programs-build-nursing-capcity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2022\/11\/06\/new-programs-build-nursing-capcity\/","title":{"rendered":"New UH<\/abbr> programs build nursing education capacity for Hawai\u02bbi"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 3<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Professional nursing students at the Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two new nursing programs at the University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa have been developed to help fill the state\u2019s need for skilled nursing educators to train future nurses. The Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing<\/a> (NAWSON<\/abbr>) is now accepting applications for the master’s of science in nursing education and leadership (MSNE&L<\/abbr>) and the graduate certificate in nursing education. Students will begin courses in fall (August) 2023.<\/p>\n

An online information session for the MSNE&L<\/abbr> is being offered on December 12, 4—5:30 p.m. (register here<\/a>). <\/p>\n

“Both programs will attract different levels of nurses who are interested in changing career paths to expand their knowledge and expertise in nursing education,” said Merle Kataoka-Yahiro<\/strong>, NAWSON<\/abbr> professor and MSNE&L<\/abbr> program director.<\/p>\n

Related : Funding to address statewide faculty shortage<\/a>, October 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

Due to COVID-19, the nursing workforce shortage has become severe, with a critical need for working professional nurses at the baccalaureate level and higher to advance with concentrated coursework in nursing education to support faculty and instructor needs at Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>\u2019s nursing schools. Gov. David Ige recently released funding that will enable UH<\/abbr> to hire 39 nursing instructors to support approximately 230 nursing students statewide.<\/p>\n

“These two new programs were developed as there is currently no specialty track in nursing education in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>\u2019s public or private universities\/colleges, and this is where UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa can play an important role in strengthening nursing education for the state,” said Clementina Ceria-Ulep<\/strong>, NAWSON<\/abbr> interim dean and professor. “Increasing the number of nursing educators (teachers) will enable our local nursing schools to accept more students and produce more new graduate RN<\/abbr>s.”<\/p>\n

MS<\/abbr> in Nursing Education and Leadership<\/h2>\n

The MSNE&L<\/abbr> program is open to post-baccalaureate nurses and advanced practice nurses, and is ideal for nurses who want to advance their careers and become nurse educators. <\/p>\n

Through their experience in these programs, graduates bridge role change and development from novice to expert.
—Merle Kataoka-Yahiro<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Students enrolled in the program will gain knowledge and expertise in nursing education, best practices and innovation in teaching and learning, and leadership development. <\/p>\n

The 36-credit program can be completed part-time in three years or full-time in two years, with the majority of classes based online. Through lab, fieldwork and practicum courses that will be held in-person, students will be immersed in real-world teaching and learning opportunities. Neighbor island students in the program will have the opportunity to complete their practicum experiences in their home communities.<\/p>\n

Registered nurses (RN<\/abbr>s) who graduate with an MSNE&L<\/abbr> will have several career options. As a nurse educator, there are employment opportunities in a variety of settings and positions, such as a clinical instructor, unit nurse educator, or a university lecturer, instructor, assistant, associate and professor in nursing. Those who are employed in hospital settings may be responsible for teaching patients and health professionals. <\/p>\n

Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education<\/h2>\n

The part-time graduate certificate in nursing program is ideal for working professional nurses or those wanting to advance their nursing careers. The program will enroll students every other year.<\/p>\n

The certificate program is open to individuals with: <\/p>\n