Pre-Nursing Pathway Curriculum

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Continued Enrollment Requirements

Once accepted into the program, students begin to take courses as outlined in the academic map. In addition to registering for the required pre-nursing pathway courses at UHWO, students must meet several requirements to maintain enrollment in the Pre-Nursing Pathway program:

  • Attendance at in person orientation and Pre-Nursing Pathway student meetings
  • Enrollment in the required Pre-Nursing pathway program courses at UHWO, many of which require in person attendance
  • Submission of monthly grade verifications
  • Completion of continued enrollment form each semester

Grade Requirements

The Pre-Nursing Pathway program has specific grade requirements for enrolled students. These requirements are in place so that students meet the application requirements for the UH Manoa BS in Nursing program. Students within the Pre-Nursing Pathway program at UH West Oʻahu are encouraged to meet the following grade requirements:

  • Maintain minimum grade of “B” or higher (not B-) in PHYL lectures, PHYL labs, MICR 130, and MATH
  • Maintain minimum grade of “C” or higher (not C-) in all other prerequisite courses

Applicants may only repeat a maximum of 6 nursing prerequisite credits that are within the Pre-Nursing Program curriculum. Only the most recent grade is used to calculate the prerequisite GPA. If the minimum grade is not received for required categories (FW, FS/FQ, FG, and DP), after discussion with an Academic and/or Faculty Advisor, students may be able to choose another course that satisfies the requirement instead of using the allotted retake credits.  

Students who do not meet this minimum grade requirements have the option to stay in the program and are encouraged to meet with an advisor to create a plan to facilitate academic progress

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Progression from Pre-Nursing Pathway to UH Mānoa’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Once UH West Oʻahu Pre-Nursing Pathway program students have completed the first year of classes and met program the requirements, UH West Oʻahu Faculty will work with the students to begin the process to apply to the BSN program. UH West Oʻahu Pre-Nursing Pathway program students have a distinct application time period for UH Mānoa’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, applying to enter in the Spring semester of each academic year. Entry into the UH Mānoa’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is competitive and rigorous, and the Spring entry is reserved only for students that successfully complete the UH West Oʻahu Pre-Nursing Pathway Program.

To progress from the UH West Oʻahu Pre-Nursing Pathway program to the UH Mānoa’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, students must complete UH Mānoa’s application process, which includes the following:

  • Complete UH Mānoa‘s two-step application process after the 2nd semester to be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. (NOTE: Admission to the UHM BS in Nursing is highly selective and seats are limited).
  • Deadline for UH West Oʻahu pre-nursing pathway students to apply is September 1

UHM BSN Admission Requirements

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The school is using a holistic admissions review process, which includes academic and experiential factors. Submission of a personal statement and resume with the NCAS application is required. All non-academic criteria is outlined in NCAS.

Cumulative College GPA

Minimum 3.0 in all current and previous college/university credits

TEAS Examination with Minimum Entrance Exam Scores

TEAS Adjusted Individual Score: Information on the TEAS entrance exams may be viewed at https://www.atitesting.com/home.aspx

  • Overall 78% or higher
  • Reading 83.3% or higher
  • Math 86.7% or higher
  • Science 66.7% or higher
  • English & Language Use 80% or higher

Repeat attempts are allowed, and multiple score reports will be superscored. Scores are valid for 3 years.

Summary reports (1 page) are not accepted. Only full 3-page reports (Individual Performance Profile) will be accepted. Applicants must upload their score reports in NCAS prior to submitting their application

Completion of Prerequisite Credits

At the time of application, students must have completed 2 PHYL lectures, 2 PHYL labs, and an FQ course to fulfill at least 17 or more prerequisite credits (includes AP, IB, CLEP, and Early College Credit).

Applicants may apply to the BS nursing program while completing prerequisite courses. Applicants must have successfully completed all remaining prerequisites by January 1st of the year the student begins the nursing program.

The applicant is required to take prerequisites from an accredited college or university and must have earned a minimum course grade of “B” or higher (not B-) in PHYL lectures, PHYL labs, MICR 130, and the FS/FQ course. A minimum course grade of “C” or higher (not C-) is required for all other prerequisites. Admission will not be deferred.

The prerequisite courses are cross designated at any UH campus. UH students should see their respective advisors for more information. No substitutions allowed.

Applicants may only repeat a maximum of 6 prerequisite credits. Only the most recent grade is used to calculate the prerequisite GPA. If the minimum grade is not received for required categories (FW, FS/FQ, FG, and DP), you may choose another course that satisfies the requirement instead of using your allotted retake credits.

What are my options if I do not get into Nursing School?

Because of the competitive nature of nursing school admissions, it’s possible that even a strong applicant may not be admitted on his or her first attempt. It’s a good idea to have a back-up plan in case this happens. 

For most pre-nursing students, this means either continuing on in the pre-nursing pathway and applying to Nursing school again or completing a different bachelor’s degree at UHWO and then trying to go to nursing school or another advanced degree program. 

Because pre-nursing students have taken prerequisites related to many healthcare profession degree programs, they can enter any bachelor’s degree in related areas of study. The pre-nursing program is designed to serve as a gateway to other health-related majors, including Health Sciences, other pre-Health Professions (pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician’s assistant, and pre-occupational therapy), BSNS in Life Sciences, BAS-Hawaiian and Indigenous Health and Healing,  BAS-Health Information Management (HIM), and BA in Public Administration. 

A bachelor’s degree can provide a broader educational background and more maturity before nursing or any other Health Professional school or advanced graduate degree, as well as an opportunity for students to raise their GPA and gain more work or volunteer experience.

*Acceptance into UHM’s program is not guaranteed for UH West Oʻahu Pre-Nursing students.