URGING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF REGENTS TO ESTABLISH A BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI CAMPUS.

This House 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. It directly affects Maui residents, particularly nursing students who currently face barriers to completing BSN degrees locally - most either cannot complete the statewide consortium due to remaining in Maui's workforce or enroll in out-of-state online programs. The resolution proposes creating a local pathway to advance nursing education without requiring students to relocate, addressing gaps in the current associate-to-bachelor's transition. It does not create binding law but requests the university allocate resources for faculty, curriculum, and facilities to develop the program.