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This Resolution formally requests the University of Hawaii to investigate and determine if it is practical and achievable to establish a nursing program at Honolulu Community College. The resolution highlights the significant and worsening statewide nursing shortage, which negatively impacts patient care and healthcare professionals, and notes the particular need for healthcare services in the Kalihi area due to its vulnerable populations and numerous assisted living facilities. It suggests that a local nursing program could help address these needs by providing educational and career opportunities closer to home for students, potentially leading to more nurses with a deep understanding of the community's specific challenges. The University of Hawaii is also asked to report its findings and any recommendations, including potential legislative proposals, to the State Legislature by a specific date before the 2023 legislative session.