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This concurrent resolution urges the University of Hawaii President and Board of Regents to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the University of Hawaii Maui College, citing several important justifications. The resolution highlights the growing healthcare demands in Maui due to an aging population, the current limitations of existing nursing education programs, and the fact that since 2012, fewer than 20% of Associate in Science in Nursing graduates have completed the statewide nursing consortium program. The resolution emphasizes that establishing a dedicated BSN program would provide Maui residents with an uninterrupted pathway to advanced nursing knowledge and greater career advancement opportunities. Additionally, the resolution notes that Maui healthcare facilities have ample clinical placement opportunities, which could support the development of such a program. The Legislature affirms the importance of this proposed program in addressing the state's nursing shortage and requests that the University of Hawaii Board of Regents allocate appropriate resources for program development, including faculty recruitment, curriculum design, and facility support. The resolution also calls for copies of the resolution to be transmitted to key university leadership, including the Board of Regents Chairperson, University of Hawaii System President, and Maui College Chancellor.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=73&year=2025