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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Nursing, Hawaiʻi Statewide Nursing Consortium (HSNC), BS
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 Return to: School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Admissions: Competitive
Process: Application
Min. Total Credits: 120 (41 in core + 79 in major)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. (FQ; 3 credits) replaces Symbolic Reasoning (FS; 3 credits) effective Fall 2018 Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Biological Science (DB)
(3 credits) Physical Science (DP)
(3 credits) Laboratory (science) (DY)
(1 credit) Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
- The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the School of Nursing.
Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher (Note: Other GPAs may be required)
- Good academic standing
Admission Requirements
- Fall admission only.
- Submit an application no later than the following:
- January 5 for Fall semester
- Min. 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS):
- Min. scores are as follows:
Overall: 78%
Reading: 83.3%
Mathematics: 86.7%
Science: 66.7%
English & Language Usage: 80% - Scores are valid for 3 years.
- Minimum grade of B (not B-) or better required in PHYL 141 /PHYL 141L , PHYL 142 /PHYL 142L , MICR 130 , and FQ.
- Minimum C (not C-) grade or better, no Credit/No Credit or Pass/Fail grading, in all prerequisite courses.
- Satisfactory completion of at least 16 nursing prerequisite credits (includes AP, IB, CLEP, and Early College credit) with remaining course work to be completed by August 1.
- Minimum 16 credits must include:
Nursing Prerequisite Courses (32 credits)
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BS in Nursing (HSNC)
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses
Requirements
*General Education requirement as discussed in the UH General Catalog. Recommended courses not listed. Please see the department for complete list of recommended courses. Nursing Required Courses (88 credits)
Fall Semester (14 credits)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
Fall Semester (16 credits)
Spring Semester (15 credits)
Fall Semester (16 credits)
Spring Semester (12 credits)
4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Fall
Take the NLN or TEAS-V Pre-Admissions Exam before November Spring
Submit Application in January Total Credits 120
Notes: Students must take the NLN or TEAS-V Pre-Admissions Exams prior to application. Students must complete 2 Non-nursing Writing Intensive courses.
Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific & semester specific.
Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. Minimum 120 credits are required. |
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