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Chaminade University of Honolulu nursing
Honolulu, Hawaii · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate · first-time NCLEX 93.33% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree School of Nursing and Health Professions (BSN); NCLEX program: HI - CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU - BS (US37500400) | Honolulu | 93.33% (2025, 105 first-time takers) Board source |
The Hawaii board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 51 |
| 2015 | 62 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 66 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 68 |
| 2023 | 93 |
| 2024 | 101 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 98 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Doctor's degree, professional practice | 2 |
| Nursing Practice 51.3818 | Post-master's certificate | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Federal funding
2 federal awards under nursing assistance listings, fiscal year 2016 onward, totaling $228k. Awards are made to the institution; amounts are award values from USAspending.gov.
Faculty
22 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Lorin RamockiDNP, RNDean, School of Nursing and Health Professions
- Pamela SmithEdD, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC
- Marife Aczon-ArmstrongPhD, MSN, MSCP, CCM, RN-BC , FAANAssociate Professor
- Kailyn AndersonMSN-Ed, BSN, RNLecturer
- Donna M. BernhardDNP, APRN-Rx, FNP-BCAssistant Professor
- Cody BlackBS, CHSOS
- Sandra Bourgette-HenryDNP, APRN-Rx, FNP-BCAssociate Professor
- Troy BulusanBS
- Kathleen BurgerPhD, MSEd, MSN,RN, CNEProfessor
- Jodi BurnesDNP, RNC-NIC, C-EFM, CHSEAssistant Professor
- Melissa ClineAssistant Professor
- Katherine Gardner-BougardMSN, APRN-Rx, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BCAssistant Professor
- Kelly GreenDNP, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC, MBAAssociate Professor
- Kawehionalani KauholaDNP, RNAssistant Professor
- Anela LaBorePhD, MSN, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC, CDCESAssistant Professor
- Linda MaloneDNP, APRN, CPNPAssociate Professor
- Michelle MasudaMSN, RNLecturer
- Dana MondayDNP, APRN-Rx, PMHNP-BCAssistant Professor
- Michelle MontgomeryMSN, RNLecturer
- Jennifer NafarreteEdD, MSN, RN, CNEAssistant Professor
- Julieta M. RosadoPh.D., APRN-Rx, FNP-BC, CNEProfessor
- Joy RyanDNP, RN, CNEAssistant Professor
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Chaminade University of Honolulu’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Baccalaureate degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Chaminade University of Honolulu are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education .”
chaminade.edu
Simulation
“Through hands-on clinical preparation, state-of-the-art simulation labs, and personalized faculty mentorship, you won’t just study the future of patient care—you’ll lead it.”
chaminade.edu
Admission
“Application Deadline: The fall application will open on or before October 15.”
chaminade.edu
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