About the Nursing Program

Chaminade's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Program is a four-year, full-time degree program. Graduates will be dedicated RNs prepared for work in a variety of health care settings within Hawaii, the Pacific region, the U.S. mainland, and the world.

The Chaminade Nurse:
Commitment, Care, Comfort

Commitment: Chaminade nurses will be committed to provide patients with safe, quality care.
Care: With intelligence, heart and courage, the Chaminade nurse will be prepared to provide compassionate care to all patients.
Comfort: The Chaminade nurse will provide comfort to patients through holistic nursing care, addressing mind, body and spirit.

Preparation for the Future

The Chaminade program is designed to prepare our nursing graduates to be at the forefront of contemporary health care practice:

• We have designed a cutting-edge curriculum aligned with national standards for the “nurses of tomorrow.”
• Sophisticated simulated patient care experiences will give our students preparation and confidence for entry into the clinical setting.
• Our genetic and genomics curriculum will prepare students for the era of personalized medicine.
• Our nursing students will be immersed in diverse health care settings, learning to care for an aging population burdened with complex diseases.
• Clinical informatics skills, such as the use of electronic medical records and patient care plans will be a part of our students' training.
• Our students will learn the importance of cultural awareness in nursing practice through a focus on Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and other underserved populations.