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Mission

The School of Health is committed to improving the health, fitness, personal and social well-being of the people of Guam and the Western Pacific. To realize this mission the School of Health:

  1. Delivers programs designed to prepare graduates for their professions: nursing, social work, exercise science and health promotion, public health, and pre-physical therapy. The school provides ongoing educational development for members of the respective professions. The School fosters collaboration among the disciplines and facilitates inter-professional education.
  2. Engages in collaborative research and creative endeavors focused on the needs of the people of Guam and the Western Pacific.
  3. Promotes the advancement of social and economic justice, and the empowerment of the community. Promotes community service of students and faculty.

Nursing Program Manual Student Policies

 

ACCREDITATION

The BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

3343 Peachtree Road, NE
Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
(404) 975-5020

www.acenursing.org

 

Nursing Student Achievement Outcome Data

For students completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the following academic years:
  '15-'16 '16-'17 '17-'18 '18-'19 '19-'20 '20-'21
First-time pass rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX) by calendar year 95.7% 100% 100% 96.8% 96.2% 96.7%
First-time pass rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX) by cohort/date of program completion (May) 100% 100% 100% 100% 96.2% 93%
Graduates obtaining jobs within 6-9 months of graduation 95.5% 100% 97% 87% 100% 90%
Students completing the program in no more than 150% of program length (in no more than 7.5 semesters) 67.7%
2014*		 63%
2015*		 85.2%
2016*

88.6%

2017*

 85.2%
2018*		 77.8%
2019*

*Admission year

Last updated: May 2021

 
  

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    Student Success

    Read success stories from students and alumni from the School of Health. For more student success stories, visit our Student Achievement site.

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    Ana Joy Mendez recognized early on that the pandemic would take a different kind of toll.

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    "Ana Joy Mendez recognized early on that the pandemic would take a different kind of toll."
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    How UOG’s Health Science Program prepared Julius Naranjo for a coaching journey that led to the Philippines' first Olympic gold.

    Health science alum Julius Naranjo goes for the gold and makes history

    "How UOG’s Health Science Program prepared Julius Naranjo for a coaching journey that led to the Philippine’s first Olympic gold."
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    Tritons share why they’re passionate about their health-related major or profession and helping others.

    Tritons Making an Impact: Health & Welfare

    "Tritons share why they’re passionate about their health-related major or profession and helping others."
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    It wasn’t until she looked back at the end of her degree that she could see how far she’d come.

    Valedictorian’s support system helps her rise above insecurities

    "It wasn’t until she looked back at the end of her degree that she could see how far she’d come."
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    Professor Kathryn Wood retires knowing she trained the best nurses in Guam

    "Professor Kathryn Wood is retiring from the university after 30 years leaving lasting contributions to the nursing program."
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