#nursing shortage

Being at overcapacity is a problem routinely experienced at Kona Community Hospital — and also at the Big Island’s other primary hospital, Hilo Medical Center, according to spokespersons for each medical facility.

The university is offering a masterʻs of science in nursing education and leadership and a graduate certificate in nursing education.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: “… across the country, we continue to see nursing workforce shortages, especially in our rural and underserved communities, like those in my home state of Hawai‘i.”