Aloha!
Welcome to the Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing’s website. Much has been accomplished in our short history and we are excited to share that journey with you. We hope that you will find our revamped website friendlier, more informative and easier to search.
In 2003 the Hawaii State Legislature passed a bill establishing the Center, which Governor Lingle signed into law later that year. An Advisory Board was formed during the following summer and began meeting in the winter of 2004 with the immediate focus of drafting a strategic plan to fulfill the mandates identified in the founding legislation.
Based on the Legislative mandates, the primary functions of the center are to:
• Collect and analyze data, prepare and disseminate written reports and recommendations regarding current and future status and trends of the nursing workforce
• Conduct research on best practice and quality outcomes;
• Develop a plan for implementing strategies to recruit and retain nurses
Our commitment to that goal has never wavered. With generous support from numerous community partners we have endeavored to meet and exceed the expectations of our most important constituents……..nurses in the state of Hawaii. In looking through the vast contents of this website, organized around the legislative mandates, we believe you will find information, data, and resources that will shed light on the state of nursing in Hawaii. While there are areas of concern, there is much to be celebrated.
Join us as we strive to achieve our goal of ensuring that the state of Hawai‘i has the nursing resources necessary to meet the healthcare needs of its people.
We look forward to working with you.
Mahalo Nui Loa,
Gail Tiwanak RN, MBA
Executive Director |
