University of Hawai`i at Manoa
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
May 2010
Volume 1, Issue 2
Spring Semester
Newsletter
The Dean’s Column
system which we all are committed to in our professions.
The SONDH is here to support
you in your efforts as developing
leaders, professionals entering the
workforce, expert practitioners
including those in advanced practice nursing, educators, and researchers. We are committed to
ensure that the curriculum, clinical experiences, and support services will prepare our students for
their exciting roles that lay ahead.
These efforts include:
Dean Mary Boland
Aloha,
These are exciting times to be a
nursing or dental hygiene student,
faculty, or professional. As the
nation looks toward implementing
healthcare reform, YOU have a
pivotal role in creating the best
future for OUR community. This
effort will increase access to care
and will strengthen the healthcare
Inside this issue:
If You Are Graduating
2
NCLEX-RN Procedures
2
The Research Corner
3
Helpful Hints
3
Dental Hygiene Update
4
Dental Hygiene Featured Column
4
Dental Hygiene Students’ Corner
5
Dental Hygiene’s Featured Faculty
5
Hawaii State Nursing Consortium
6
Nursing’s Featured Faculty Team
6
How Are We Doing?
7
Important Links
8
Dates to Remember
8
• The dental hygiene program is
discussing the potential of articulation models with
Kapiolani Community College
to facilitate dental hygiene education.
• The new Hawai'i Statewide
Nursing Consortium curriculum will be implemented in Fall
2010 for the baccalaureate
nursing program at UH Mānoa,
Maui Community College and
Kauai Community College.
Many of our students and faculty in both departments have
enhanced their participation
and leadership efforts in professional organizations, to shape
healthcare for our community.
As a sign of the increasing
awareness of healthcare policy,
the American Association of
Colleges of Nursing held its
first policy summit for nursing
students in March. We were
pleased to support two
SONDH nursing students to
participate in this experience
(see photo).
Finally, as we near the semester
end, I extend my best wishes to
the nearly 100 dental hygiene
and nursing candidates who will
soon graduate. I would like to
especially acknowledge the
‘IKE AO PONO (IAP) program that provides academic
and cultural support to Native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
nursing students. With the
leadership of director Nalani
Minton, the motivation and
hard work of ‘IAP students,
support from the faculty, staff
and student ‘Ohana and community partners, we congratulate the more than 100 native
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander
graduates!!
Everyone is invited to two
upcoming school celebrations
– ‘IKE AO PONO Celebration on May 7, 10:30 am,
Waimea Falls Park, and
SONDH Recognition Ceremony on May 13, 6:30 pm,
Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall.
More details are on the website at
www.nursing.hawaii.edu.
I hope to see you there!
• The graduate nursing program
is now offering a new dual specialty track for Advanced Public Health Nursing/Family
Nurse Practitioner. The nursing administration specialty
curriculum has an enhanced
focus on patient safety and
quality, and will be offered in
an executive, cohort format.
• Evidence based practice is at
the core of our various efforts,
especially research activities of
faculty and students.
Kudos to all of you for your contributions that provide unique
and vital perspectives as the
healthcare system evolves to meet
increasing needs of our citizens.
SONDH Dean and nursing students meet with U.S. Senator Daniel K.
Inouye’s Office on Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. in March 2010. From
L to R: Lt. Col. Corina Barrow, RN, Nurse Corps Detailee to Senator
Inouye; Kimberly MacDonald, SONDH MEPN student; Dr. Mary
Boland, SONDH Dean; Jasmine Norman, SONDH BS nursing student;
and Dr. Patrick DeLeon, Chief of Staff to Senator Inouye.
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If you are graduating…
Important Notes for ALL Students graduating in May & December 2010
Tips, reminders and resources for Nursing and Dental Hygiene students who
intend to graduate this year.
May 2010 Graduates
Ceremonies for Undergraduate Students
Preparations for commencement - don’t
will be held at 9 AM
forget to register!
Ceremonies for Graduate Students will be
held at 3 PM.
• The SONDH Recognition Ceremony for
both undergraduate and graduate stu• Students planning to participate in UH
dents will be held on Thursday, May 13,
Commencement ceremonies must register
2010 at 6:30 pm at the Blaisdell Concert
by May 10. On-line registration and other
Hall. Undergraduate students, please let
useful commencement-related informayour class officers know whether you will
tion can be found at the UH website.
be attending. Graduate students, please
• Students participating in the commencecontact Christina Wong at 956-8522 to
ment ceremony will need to purchase a
RSVP
cap and gown (announcements optional)
• UH Commencement ceremonies will be
at the UHM Bookstore or online at
held at the Stan Sheriff Center on Saturgraduation attire.
day, May 15, 2010.
Graduate students should check the
Graduate Division website for procedural
information regarding proper regalia,
commencement cards, doctoral support
for hooding, etc.
December 2010 Graduates
Remember to complete an “Application
for Degree” form! The deadline for both
graduate and undergraduate students is
September 10, 2010.
• Undergraduate students will receive their
forms from the Office of Student Services
during class.
• Graduate students may download the
form from the Graduate Division website.
If you wish to pursue a graduate degree at the SONDH...
From admission to graduation: helpful hints for proceeding along the pathway toward a graduate nursing degree
• Initial inquiry. Helpful hint: be sure to
“do your homework”: check the website,
particularly the “Prospective Student”
section which contains vital information
about admission requirements, application processes and deadlines, programs
offered, tuition, faculty, and links to
other University offices.
• Application. Helpful hint: be aware of
application deadlines, procedures and
required documents. If you need assistance, contact Student Services who will
help walk you through the process.
• Admission. Helpful hint: be sure to re-
turn the Graduate Division’s Statement of
Intent to Register (SIR). This important
document enters you into the University
information system, allowing you to register and enroll in courses as a classified
graduate student.
• Academic progress. Helpful hint: Familiarize yourself with the courses that make
up your Pathway; become informed about
primary policy and procedures; track your
academic progress using the tools provided by the University and Student Services; touch base with your advisor and
program director each semester . If you
have questions, contact Student Services.
• Graduation is in sight. Helpful hint:
Graduation is an important event your life
and you don’t want to have any
“surprises”. Be sure to check and respond
to “graduation” emails received from the
University and Student Services; work
with the graduate advisor to make sure
you have completed all the course requirements and submitted the essential documents for graduation; familiarize yourself
with important deadlines from the Graduate Division, UHM Commencement office and the bookstore.
NCLEX-RN Procedures
Helpful details regarding sign-up procedure for the NCLEX-RN
1. Submit an application to the
after your degree has been
Board of Nursing (accessible
awarded. (Check the box on
on-line at the BoN website).
the form that says: "Send
after degree awarded notation
*Note: Do not send the appliis posted").
cation too far in advance of
your graduation date as it may 3. There is no need to submit a
‘request for letters’. The
get lost.
SONDH Office of Student
2. Submit a request to UH
Services will automatically
Manoa to have your transcript
generate and send a letter to
sent directly to the Board
the Board of Nursing for all
graduating seniors.
4. Once the Board has verified
that you have graduated, you
will be notified of your eligibility to take the exam
5. Sign-up for the NCLEX-RN,
take the exam and pass with
flying colors!
NOTE: You will need to let the
Office of Student Services know
if the letter (Step 3) needs to be
sent somewhere other than the
Hawaii State Board of Nursing.
If you plan to take the NCLEXRN in a state other than Hawaii,
you will need to determine the
specific requirements of that
state by contacting its Licensing
Board.
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The Research Corner: Student Research Award Opportunities
For nursing students interested in becoming involved with research activities while
pursuing their degrees at the SONDH,
there are two specific research awards
which may be of interest: The Extramural
Associates Research Development Award
(EARDA) Program and the semester
Dean's Award Program.
The EARDA Program was designed to
facilitate the development of institutional
capacity to provide support for the technical development of research grant proposals, provide thorough oversight and administrative management of grant awards, and
facilitate the ongoing research activities at
the institution. Established with
the support of the National Institute for
Child Health Development, the EARDA
Program (officially named the Office of
Research Development), supports faculty
research as well as the Undergraduate Summer Research Award. Students are
awarded a summer stipend to work with
faculty on a specific research project which
is presented at the University's Spring Forum. Students are eligible for cash awards
as well as the summer stipend. For the
purpose of this award, research is a broad
category of academic endeavor that includes empirical investigation and scholarly
study.
graduates (or teams) – one each in the Fall
and Spring semesters; (b) Three will be
awarded to Master of Science graduates –
one each in the Fall, Spring, & Summer
semesters; and (c) One will be awarded to a
Doctor of Philosophy graduate in the
Spring semester.
The Dean’s Award is also a monetary
award presented to graduate and undergraduate students each semester. Graduating students who complete Process Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice, or
Research projects are eligible for recognition and reward at graduation. A total of
six awards will be given each year: (a) Two
will be awarded to Bachelor of Science
For information regarding the EARDA
Program, please contact Dominic Estrella
at 956-3936 or dominice@hawaii.edu.
Graduate students interested in the Dean’s
Award may contact Dr. Debra Mark at
956-0532 or debramar@hawaii.edu.
All students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities to develop your
research skills in areas that help to promote
positive health for the people of Hawaii.
Helpful Hints: Who to See in Case…
You Need Assistance, Help or Advice
Students experiencing difficult or stressful situations at UH Mānoa
have access to a variety of resources that are both confidential and
free of charge for Manoa students.
The Counseling and Student Development Center provides a variety of counseling and testing services for students, and uses a holistic approach to promote wellness and personal success. The Center
is located in Queen Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, Room
312, 956-7927. Office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday.
The Psychiatric Clinic at the University Health Services is located
near Kennedy Theater on East West Road. Students requiring assistance with psychiatric/counseling issues can schedule Wednesday
afternoon appointments by calling 956-6221.
SPAM (Student Parents At Mānoa) assists with on-campus and
community referrals to help student parents (both moms and dads)
succeed in their educational goals. 956-8059.
Bridge to Hope helps welfare recipient students succeed in their
educational goals by assisting with on-campus student employment
and other services. They can be reached at 956-8059.
International Student Services (ISS) provides assistance to international students and their dependents. Students can make an appointment with an advisor, or walk-in, from Monday-Friday, 8:30
am to 3:30 pm. The ISS is located in Queen Lili'uokalani Center for
Student Services, Room 206, 956-8613.
The Queen Lili`uokalani Center for Student Services houses a variety of resources
for students in crisis or in need of assistance.
UHM. The Women’s Center is located in the Queen Lili'uokalani
Center for Student Services, room 211, 956-8059.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Student
Services is co-located with the Women’s Center in the Queen
Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, room 211,and can be
reached at 956-9250.
The KOKUA Program facilitates equal access to the Mānoa experience for students with disabilities. The office is located in Queen
Lili'uokalani Center for Student Services, Room 013, (808) 9567511, 956-7612 and is open from Monday-Friday 7:45am to 4:30pm
The Office of Multicultural Student Services focuses on individuals from underrepresented groups and underserved communities
and provides information and resources related to Hawai'i's multiethnic groups. The office is located in Queen Lili'uokalani Center
for Student Services, Room 309, 956-7348.
The Women’s Center is committed to providing personal and academic support for the success of women and LGBT students at
Other community resources for students can be found at::
http://www2.hawaii.edu/~csdc/csdc_community_resources.html
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Volume 1, Issue 2
The Department of Dental Hygiene
2009-2010 Departmental Update
The economic downturn as impacted every
school and department in the University of
Hawaii System. As a result, each unit has
sought to use available funds judiciously to
maintain operational capacity. In an effort
to supplement allocated funds, alternative
funding sources have also been explored,
including external funding to support quality student instruction.
Although the economic climate has contributed to a sense of uncertainty, there
continue to be many factors which have
made the year successful. What follows
area few of the milestones that mark the
2009-2010 academic year thus far…
• 100% pass rate for the National Board
Dental Hygiene Examination in 2009
• 95% pass rate for the licensing practical
examination in 2009; 100% pass rate
after second attempt
• All 2009 graduates seeking employment
found positions within one month of
graduation; all are currently employed.
• A $20,000 contribution was received
from Dr. Lawrence Tseu, to renovate
the Administrative Services Building #2
for dental hygiene faculty use. An endowed memorial scholarship for dental
hygiene students was created by the
family of the late Dr. Alan Chang.
• The Hawaii Dental Association, with
support from the American Dental Hygienists’ and the Hawaii Dental Hygienists’ Associations, is actively seeking to
raise federal and private funding for the
dental hygiene program
• The School began discussions with
Kapiolani Community College to con-
sider a career-ladder and/or degree completion program offering for dental hygiene similar in format to that offered
for nursing.
• Dental Hygiene students, Kristie Ota
and Rachelle Ventura, will be conducting a table clinic presentation entitled
“Autism Management: Be A Patient
Advocate” at the June 2010 annual
meeting of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association in Las Vegas.
Classmates, Elizabeth Choi and Kimi
Oyadomari (winners of the 2009 Hawaii
Dental Hygienists’ Association table
clinic presentations), will present:
“What’s the Buzz? Communication Alternatives for Healthier Smiles (working
with the hearing impaired client)” at the Las
Vegas meeting. The students will be
joined by dental hygiene faculty member
Julee Omori, who also serves as a MCHLEND faculty.
“Up to the Challenge and Ready to Share”
During the 2009-2010 academic year, dental hygiene students demonstrated the true
spirit of volunteerism and service. Despite
the rigorous clinical and instructional
schedule faced by every second and third
year dental hygiene student, they made time
to enthusiastically share “the art” and the
science of dental hygiene with our community.
The goal: to promote oral health as a
means of achieving a better quality of life.
There are many factors which predispose
us to health threats and disability. Therefore, personal lifestyle choices and actions
can control some risk for disease and may
promote health. By maintaining good oral
hygiene, one can minimize the effects of
pathogenic oral microorganisms on total
health. Plus, you can chew better, eat better., speak better, and you can brighten
everyone's day with a nice smile and fresh
breath!
With this goal in mind, junior and senior
dental hygiene students provided health
education to students of Pearl Harbor Kai
Elementary School, returning National
Guardsmen at Project Yellow Ribbon, and
interested community members at the
Manoa Experience, the UH Federal Credit
Union Fair, the Great American SmokeOut, and the Healthy Kids Day event at the
Bishop Museum. They’ve also committed
to participating at the Special Olympics on
May 29-30.
In addition, senior dental hygiene students,
with guidance from Mrs. Julee Omori, were
provided community based educational
opportunities at various settings such as
Palolo Elementary School, the Veterans
Administration Community Living Center,
the Hawaii School for the Deaf and the
Blind, and through the MCH-LEND project.
Target populations were selected based
on assessment findings. In the case of
MCH-LEND, dental hygiene student
participants were flown to the Island of
Hawaii to present a continuing education course for dentists and dental hygienist practitioners, focusing upon
ways to better serve the special needs of
autistic clients.
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The Dental Hygiene Student Corner:
The educational journey to dental hygiene practice nears the end.
Valuable insights from Dental Hygiene Class of 2010
Senior dental hygiene students face
challenges during the Spring semester which include not only successful completion of program and
campus requirements, but also
successfully meeting licensure requirements necessary to practice
dental hygiene in the State of Hawaii. This entails passing the allday computerized National Board
Dental Hygiene Examination administered during Spring Break, and the clinical licensing examination scheduled for the weekend of April 24-25, 2010. This is pressure. This is our reality.
The Class of 2010 would like to share with our dental hygiene
“little sisters and brothers” survival tips to make this journey manageable:
Tips to successfully pass the National Board Dental Hygiene
Examination:
1. Read the candidate instructional manual and know the content well
2. Do not cram; plan ahead and begin to study/review early
3. Identify your weak points; make them assets by studying
4. Learn and understand the material; do not attempt to simply
memorize the information
5. Attend the requested faculty-led study/review sessions
6. Take all practice tests
7. Do not panic; remain calm; be confident
Tips for a successful Recognition Ceremony, the culmination
of our educational journey to practice:
1. Do not procrastinate! Be timely and work with your “sister”
nursing class, who will be graduating alongside you, to make
important joint decisions such as venue and keynote speaker.
Start early, even 9 to 12 months prior to graduation.
2. Organize your class early; form committees to assist with
decisions regarding attire, lei, speaker selection. Remember,
this is a ceremony celebrating your class so student participation is vital.
2. Brainstorm ideas for possible venue locations. The earlier a
venue can be identified and secured, the easier all other planning will be, especially for off-island/out-of-state guests.
3. Brainstorm ideas for the keynote speaker. The earlier the
Dean’s office can issue an invitation to the first choice selection, the greater the chance the invitation will be accepted.
Most of all, we wish you luck with your studies. Enjoy your
time here!
A Dental Hygiene Faculty Member
“Guess Who?”
This Dental Hygiene faculty member is known as a caffeine addict, as
she consumes many cups of coffee daily and supplements her intake
with Red Bull. She is described by senior dental hygiene students as
intelligent, passionate, confident, creative, and forward thinking. She is
often thought of as fierce, strict, and direct because of her intense nature and responses. She forces students to think “outside of the box”,
and is viewed by a hero by at least one her students.
In addition to working with dental hygiene students, this lecturer with
the Department of Dental Hygiene also works in the private dental
hygiene practice setting. For a number of years, she was also a graduate
student within the College of Education, completing her Master’s degree in Educational Foundations in 2008.
This individual has committed much of her time, expended personal
funds, and dedicated tremendous effort to maintaining the performance success of dental hygiene students in both the all-day National
Board of Dental Hygiene examination and the practical licensing examination. She was twice selected by the Department of Dental Hygiene to review available examinations at the American Dental Association headquarters in Chicago.
In addition to living and breathing dental hygiene, this faculty
member still finds time to be a loving aunt to her nieces Rylie,
Avery and Shelby, and nephew, Ricky. So on noninstructional days, don’t be surprised to see her pushing a
baby stroller, or holding hands with her precocious niece, as
she comes in to retrieve instructional materials for review.
Have you guessed her identify? This faculty is none other
than:
Pam F. Shimizu, RDH, MEd!
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The Hawaii State Nursing Consortium:
A New Model of Nursing Education
Nursing program leaders within the University of Hawaii System have worked together and shared ideas to integrate nursing
education in the state.
In 1982, an Articulation Agreement was
developed that ensured associate in science
(AS) degree graduates from the Community College nursing programs would be
given academic credit for their work at UH
Manoa. Unfortunately, this system has not
provided seamless access for students. A
limited number (5%) of AS graduates progress to the baccalaureate campus.
The weaknesses in the existing articulation
system for associate degree graduates, the
need to increase enrollments to address
workforce shortages, and the transformation occurring in understanding of learning,
combined to galvanize the UH community
college nursing program leaders, with the
Dean of the SONDH, to action. Together,
they formed the Hawai‘i Statewide Nursing
Consortium (HSNC).
The HSNC goal was the development of a
centralized, learning-driven approach to
nursing education across the UH system.
In 2006, the group sought consultation
from the Oregon Consortium for Nursing
Education (OCNE) and their leader, Dr.
Christine Tanner. OCNE has created a
landmark system that reduces barriers for
students seeking to advance their nursing
education. Using their model, and under
their guidance, the HSNC identified a path
forward - the development of a new, single, statewide curriculum.
The new Statewide Curriculum will minimize unnecessary duplication of services,
capitalize upon existing and new technological tools, and streamline nursing education delivery in the State of Hawaii. Moreover, by reducing the length of time (from
2 years to 1 year) required for AS Degree
graduates to obtain the baccalaureate degree, it will create a cost-effective educational alternative that requires less time
commitment from nursing faculty, and
allow students to proceed quickly into their
professional careers.
Nursing faculty from the 4 UH Associate
in Science nursing programs, and the baccalaureate program of the SONDH,
worked together to develop the curriculum
pattern and each of the required nursing
courses. This work was done collaboratively to ensure consistency of coursework
and level of rigor in the courses. Throughout the planning process, faculty has met
regularly to develop curriculum.
In Fall 2010, the first group of students
will be admitted into the Consortium curriculum on three UH campuses, Manoa,
Maui Community College, and Kauai
Community College. These students can
expect a more integrated approach to curricular material with an emphasis on students’ use of active learning strategies.
Students will participate in clinical education in both simulated and real life nursing
settings. These activities are designed to
develop the of student’s abilities to “think
like a nurse” from the beginning of their
education. One of the program’s goals is
to ease the transition from student to practitioner.
The Faculty Team behind New Nursing Curriculum Course
N210: Health Promotion Across the Lifespan
Patricia Brooks, MSN (neonatal and adult
critical care) is the Course Coordinator
and has worked in and taught nursing in
the U.S. and American Samoa, and was a
Peace Corps Volunteer in Malta.
N210 faculty team (from left to right): Carolyn TariSanchez, Shirley Alvaro, Jane Wellman, Chen-Yen
Wang, Patricia Brooks, Lyn Dubbs, Lois Magnussen
“Health Promotion Across the Lifespan” (N210) is the foundation course in the
new Statewide Nursing Curriculum that will be
implemented by the Department of Nursing
during the Fall 2010 semester.
Shirley Alvaro APRN, MPH, MS
(pediatrics) is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, former USAF Nurse Corps, and has
worked for the Department of Health,
Kaiser Hawaii and Shriner’s Hospital.
Lyn Dubbs, MSN (school and adult nursing,) taught practical nursing as well as
Navy Corpsmen and EMTs and has experience in critical care, community
health, and nursing administration.
Jane Wellman ARNP, ANP-BC, MS is a
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with
international experience in Saudi Arabia
in staff development and education. Jane
and Lyn are our course links to the VA
Nursing Academy.
Chen-Yen Wang PhD (adult) is a Nurse
Practitioner, certified diabetes educator,
has a research focus in type-2 diabetes,
and runs a diabetic clinic.
William Marshall CHN, PHN, MSN
(community, public health) has interests
in nursing education, prevention, HIV,
and school and public health nursing.
Carolyn Tari-Sanchez MSN (geriatrics)
has experience in the public and private
sector specializing in case management,
paraprofessional and nursing education,
and home care.
This team of expert teachers and clinicians is collaborating with its colleagues
on Maui and Kauai to create a new dynamic in nursing education for Hawai’i.
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How Are We Doing?
At the SONDH we are continually seek to improve our programs and services, and we need your input! So, how are we doing this?
In the Department of Nursing (DON)...
A series of mechanisms have been put in place to evaluate our programs, services, and experiences. These include:
1. End of Course Evaluations: These are sent to your email (via survey share) or given during the HESI examinations. These surveys ask
questions regarding how well students met course objectives, and seek information about students’ experiences in classroom or online
learning settings. This past year, two questions were added to this survey: “I received timely feedback on my assignments” and “The
class was well organized”. These surveys are reviewed by the Department Chair, and the Curriculum and Evaluation committees. Based
on these reviews, recommendations are made to faculty members who teach the course.
2. CAFÉ: CAFÉ surveys are administered by the University of Hawaii and provide direct feedback about a course to the faculty member.
Faculty members select which questions (out of a question bank of ~ 150 possible options) are included on the survey. Faculty members
use the results of the CAFÉs to make improvements to the course. These evaluations are also reviewed by the Department Chair during
contract renewal.
3. Student Experience Surveys (SES): The SES is sent to students via email February of each year. This survey asks general questions about
the SONDH, including student services, the learning lab, the computer lab, simulation, distance education, and administration support.
In addition, there are several general questions regarding teaching and learning. The survey findings are given to the Department Chair,
Graduate Chair, and Program Directors, who review the results and develop action plans for improvements.
4. Clinical Site 360o: This survey allows us to evaluate student clinical experiences at different agencies, organizations, and community locales. In addition, we collect feedback from nursing faculty regarding their experiences at these locations. Finally, we explore the agencies’ experiences with our students and faculty members. The clinical site information is reviewed by the Department Chair and the
Course Coordinators; we also send letters along with student survey results (in aggregate form) to the Chief Nurses or Executive Directors of each agency, and benchmark their results with other similar agencies.
5. End of Program: Students who are graduating from the BS program in nursing, completing the pre-licensure year of MEPN, or completing an MS degree, complete an End of Program survey (developed by Educational benchmarking Inc (EBI) and based on national
program standards). These survey results are reviewed by the curriculum and evaluation committees and inform program improvement
decisions.
6. Alumni and Employer Surveys: These surveys are used to inform program improvement. Once you graduate, we need your feedback
and perspective regarding how well the Department of Nursing has prepared you for nursing roles at the BS and MS levels. At 1- and 3years post-graduation, we will send you (via e-mail) an Alumni Survey. This survey will ask the name of your current employer and,
based on the information that you provide, EBI will contact your employer to ask questions regarding their opinion of the preparation
you received from the SONDH to enable you to perform the duties of your current position.
In the Department of Dental Hygiene (DDH)...
We are beginning to implement processes for continuing program and services evaluation. This includes:
1. Student Experience Surveys: The SES is sent to students via email in February of each year. This survey asks general questions about the
SONDH, including student services, the learning lab, the computer lab, simulation, distance education, and administration support. In
addition, there are several general questions regarding teaching and learning. The survey findings are given to the Department Chair,
who reviews the results with faculty members and develops action plans for improvement. The first SES was completed in April 2010.
2. CAFÉ: CAFÉ surveys are administered by the University of Hawaii and provide direct feedback about a course to the faculty member.
Faculty members select which questions (out of a question bank of ~ 150 possible options) are included on the survey. Faculty members
use the results of the CAFÉs to make improvements to the course. These evaluations are also reviewed by the Department Chair during
contract renewal.
3. Alumni & Employers Surveys: These surveys are done by the Department to evaluate student success after graduation. They are used to
inform program improvement.
HOW CAN YOU HELP US IMPROVE?
REMEMBER, the online surveys are anonymous; we do not link your email with your responses, so please answer the surveys as openly
and honestly as possible. Tell us what works and what doesn’t; provide examples or suggestions for improvements!
In the DON, all surveys except the CAFEs are distributed by Evaluation Specialist, Erik Hidaka, or Associate Dean for Academics, Dr.
Niederhauser. In the DDH, Mrs. Kuba distributes the alumni and employer’s surveys. Please complete the surveys in a timely manner!
If you have any questions about a survey or it’s authenticity, please contact Dr. Niederhauser at niederha@hawaii.edu.
Information about the survey findings will be provided to students via the school newsletters and student organization presentations.
School of Nursing &
Dental Hygiene
University of Hawai`i at Manoa
2528 McCarthy Mall
Webster Hall 402
Honolulu, HI 96822
Dean’s Office
Phone: 808-956-8522
Fax: 808-956-3257
www.nursing.hawaii.edu
Vision
The leader in nursing and dental hygiene education
and research in Hawai`i with outreach to Asia and
the Pacific Basin.
Mission
Provide an innovative, caring and multicultural environment in which faculty, students and staff work
together to generate and transmit knowledge, wisdom and values to promote quality of life and health
for present and future generations. To better reflect
Hawai`i’s unique cultural diversity and heritage,
SONDH is committed to increasing Native Hawaiian and other underserved people in all nursing and
dental hygiene programs.
Dates to Remember
Please visit the UHM website for complete UH Manoa Spring and
Summer 2010 Academic Calendars
SPRING 2010 SEMESTER
April 28
Fall 2010 registration assignments begin for continuing classified students only
May 3
*Fall admission application final deadline for undergraduate
students
May 5
Last day of instruction
May 6-7
Study days
May 10-14 Final examinations
May 13
Spring 2010 SONDH Recognition Ceremony
May 15
Commencement; semester ends
May 18
Faculty grade submission deadline (4:00 p.m. HST)
May 19
Grades available via MyUH or STAR
SUMMER 2010 SESSIONS
May 24
First day of instruction (first session)
May 31
Holiday: Memorial Day
June 1
Last day for undergraduates and classified graduate students to
file summer degree applications
Last day to file summer degree applications for fall commencement exercises on December 18, 2010
June 8
Last day of final examinations for doctorates
June 10
*Last day to file petition for admission to doctoral program
(only by Mānoa campus master's candidates who graduated in
the spring)
Department of Nursing Student Handbook
June 11
Holiday: Kamehameha Day
Counseling and Student Development Center (956-7927
July 1
Graduate theses & dissertations due to Graduate Division
Psychiatric Clinic at University Health Services (956-6221)
July 2
First session ends
July 5
Holiday: Independence Day
July 6
First day of instruction (second session)
Faculty first session grade submission deadline (4:00 p.m.
HST)
July 7
First session grades available via MyUH or STAR
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex
Student Services (956-9250)
July 15
*Fall admission application deadline for post-baccalaureate
unclassified students
The Office of Multicultural Student Services (956-7348)
August 13 Second session ends
Other community resources for students
August 17
Important Links for Students
SONDH website
Student Parents At Mānoa (SPAM) (956-8059)
Bridge to Hope (956-8059)
International Student Services (ISS) (956-8613)
The KOKUA Program (956-7511 or 956-7612)
The Women’s Center (956-8059)
Faculty second session grade submission deadline (4:00 p.m.
HST)
August 18 Second session grades available via MyUH or STAR
August 20 Holiday: Statehood Day