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January 30, 2014
  • Help UH Meet HI’s Health Care Demand

UH Mānoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene (SONDH) is the premier nursing and dental hygiene school in the State of Hawai‘i. Located on the Mānoa campus, it is dedicated to improving health through education, research and service. The school provides instructional, clinical and research activities to enhance the health and care of diverse populations in the State of Hawai‘i and the Asia-Pacific region.

“We are at the forefront of health professions education in Hawai‘i, offering innovative programs in a multicultural setting enhanced by simulation technology and web-based education, with rich clinical experiences, cooperative internships, research projects, and interdisciplinary study opportunities. Join us on our journey to enhance the health of our community!”

Mary G. Boland, DrPH, RN, FAAN
Dean & Professor

Moving Careers Forward

UH Mānoa Nursing strives to evolve with the ever-changing healthcare needs of today, through conducting team-based simulated training exercises and further professionalizing nursing with advanced practice degrees and evidence based practice and research. In only the past few years, UH Mānoa Nursing:

  • launched the Master’s Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
  • developed and built the UH Translational Health Sciences Simulation Center to provide a controlled environment for students to gain the experience, confidence and skills they need to provide quality care.
  • strengthened our external collaborations to increase the clinical experiences available to our students and engage students and alumni through mentorship.
The UH Translational Health Science Simulation Center is a huge success. The center creates educational experiences for students and practicing clinicians to ensure the delivery of safe, quality patient care in Hawai‘i.

Join Us

SONDH is committed to offering education and academic progression for nurses with associate degrees, master’s entry into nursing for second career students, advanced practice specialization, and doctoral education. Unfortunately, due to national calls for educational reform in nursing and the effort to improve the delivery of health care, the demand for SONDH programs outstrips its ability to accept all qualified applicants.

As enrollment grows and tuition increases, so does the need for support for our students. Your gifts make a difference in the lives of our students, and help build the pipeline of qualified, culturally-sensitive healthcare providers for our future.

Questions? / More Information

If you would like to learn how you can support UH students and programs like this, please contact us at 808 376-7800 or send us a message.