Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 275, 276, 320, 321, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, and 364, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, résumés, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony in support of CATHERINE A. ADAMS, RN, MSN, from the Director of the Nursing Program at Kauai Community College, Hawaii and Pacific Health. Ms. Adams represents one of the business entities appointments. Ms. Adams has had a twenty-five year career in health care and holds a Masters degree in nursing administration from the University of Hawaii. She has worked at Straub Clinic and Hospital on Oahu and, for the last five years, at Wilcox Hospital on Kauai. She will bring a needed neighbor island perspective to the board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of PATTY P. CABANA from a Professor of Nursing from Scottsdale Community College, Hawaii Nurses' Association, and an individual. Ms. Cabana represents the Hawaii Nurses' Association appointment. Over the course of a career in nursing exceeding twenty years in length, Ms. Cabana has held numerous positions within her service organization and membership in several professional organizations. As a clinical nurse III, she also mentors and assists others in their quest for a professional career in nursing.

Your Committee received testimony in support of AGNES P. CADIZ from the Hawaii Government Employees Association, an Associate Professor of Nursing at Hawaii Pacific University, two nurses, and two individuals. Ms. Cadiz represents the Hawaii Nurses' Association appointment. Ms. Cadiz has worked in a variety of settings ranging from free community clinics, to county and state health departments, a private non-profit volunteer agency, and the American Red Cross. Presently she supervises the Windward Public Health Nursing Section. Professional development and community service are a priority of hers and she remains active with the local chapter of the American Red Cross, a sub-area council of the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Hawaii Pacific University's School of Nursing Advisory Board, and Hawaii Nurses Association.

Your Committee received testimony in support of SALLY T. ISHIKAWA from the State Adjutant General, Chair of the University of Hawaii Department of Geriatric Medicine, Leahi Hospital Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, INCO and Associates Heathcare Consultants, and an individual. Ms. Ishikawa represents the community agency appointment. Over the course of a professional career of thirty-three years, Ms. Ishikawa has worked as a staff nurse and in management at a hospital and clinic, and in home health and long-term care. She is licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator, and holds a Bachelors degree in Nursing and a Masters degree in Public Administration. Presently, she is the Oahu Regional Director of Nursing at Leahi Hospital.

Your Committee received testimony in support of JANE K. KADOHIRO, DrPH, APRN, from the State Adjutant General, Director of Health, an Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii, Child & Family Service, and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington. Dr. Kadohiro represents the community agency appointment. Dr. Kadohiro has been a registered nurse in Hawaii since 1977 and an advanced practice nurse since 1997. She holds numerous degrees from the University of Hawaii, including Bachelors degrees in Sociology and Nursing, Masters degrees in nursing and public health, and a Doctorate in public health. Except for her first degree, she has worked full-time through all the rest. This has given her a varied professional career in pediatrics, public health nursing, chronic disease management, research, systems design, business management, and personnel management. She is presently on leave from the faculty of the University of Hawaii to serve as Deputy Director of Health.

Your Committee received testimony in support of BARBARA P. MATHEWS, RN, MSN, CNAA, from a Professor of Nursing at the University of Hawaii. Ms. Mathews represents the American Organization of Nurse Executives appointment. Ms. Matthews has spent many decades in nursing, both in clinical practice, as a staff nurse and advanced practice nurse, and in nursing administration. In her capacity as a member of the Community Advisory Board of the University of Hawaii's School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, she has also promoted active collaboration between the university and the professional world, strengthening nursing education, research, and clinical practice. She also worked to establish the university's first Native Hawaiian nursing cohort as well. She currently serves as Vice President for Patient Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Queen's Medical Center.

Your Committee received testimony in support of PENNYLYNN A. ONTAI from the State Adjutant General, and Castle Medical Center. Ms. Ontai represents the community agency appointment. Since graduating with a Bachelors degree in Nursing from California State University at Fresno and with a Public Health Certificate, Ms. Ontai has served as a registered nurse in a number of states on the mainland in a variety of specialty areas. Since returning to Hawaii thirteen years ago, she has been employed as a Homecare Nurse and a Manager. Currently, she is a Pediatric Homecare Registered Nurse with Castle Homecare-Castle Medical Center. She is also an active member of her Mililani community, serving with a number of civic organizations in that community.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ROSE ANN POYZER, RN, BSN, from the Heathcare Association of Hawaii, CareResource Hawaii, and Prime Care Services of Hawaii, Inc. Ms. Poyzer represents the Healthcare Association of Hawaii appointment. Ms. Poyzner has had a long and varied career in nursing spanning decades, in teaching, administration, and clinical practice at home and abroad. In her forty years of residence in Hawaii, she was also a pioneer and noted specialist in home care. Among her notable achievements in this field include starting Honolulu Home Care, the first such home care agency in the State, and serving as Executive Director of the Hawaii Association of Home Care. She is also a member of numerous professional organizations, serves on the boards of a variety of heath care organizations, and is the recipient of a number of awards in her field.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ANA MARIA SILVA, RN, CAN, BC, from an Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, the Hawaii Nurses Association, the Chair of the Hawaii Nurses' Association Continuing Education Committee, and two Registered Nurses. Ms. Silva represents the Hawaii Nurses' Association appointment. Born and raised in Brownsville, Texas, Ms. Silva moved to Kona seventeen years ago, where she has worked at the Kona Community Hospital in a variety of positions since then, culminating in Director of Education. Ms. Silva is a past President of the Hawaii Nurses Association, and also assists the University of Hawaii at Hilo Baccalaureate Nursing Program as a member of their advisory board. She is passionate about her profession and will bring a valuable neighbor island voice to the advisory board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of CHEN-YEN WANG, PhD, from three faculty members of the University of Hawaii. Dr. Wang represents the doctorally-prepared nurse educator appointment. Although Dr. Wang's great strength is as a nursing educator and researcher (with a specialization in diabetes education and community health), she still makes time to provide outreach in Honolulu's Chinatown as an independent nurse practitioner. Her focus on community health and cross cultural health initiatives parallel the demographics of Hawaii and will make her an outstanding addition to the advisory board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of JOAN PRINDIVILLE WHITE from Oahu Care Facility, a planner with the Executive Office on Aging, and an individual. Ms. White represents one of the business entities appointments. She received a BSN degree from Hawaii Pacific University and an MBA degree from Chaminade University. In forty years of residence in Hawaii, Ms. White has worked in acute care settings, conducted research, produced educational programs, developed health care services, and represented the heath care system at the Legislature and in Washington D.C. This breadth has been further enhanced by service with the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and a variety of workforce development organizations. This focus on workforce development will enable her to help the advisory board deal proactively with periodic nursing shortages, such as the one being experienced now.

Your Committee received testimony in support of AMY E. YASUNAGA, RN, MSN, PhDc, from the Interim Associate Dean of the University of Hawaii School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, and the Hawaii Government Employees Association. Ms. Yasunaga represents the Hawaii Government Employees Association appointment. Ms. Yasunaga's varied nursing career has extended over thirty years and included acute care, community health, long-term care, school and public health, and administration, in both public and private settings. She is currently employed as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Oahu Community Correctional Center and preparing to graduate with a Doctorate in Nursing. Since 1986, she has been a member of the Hawaii Government Employees Association, serving as a steward and Chairperson of the Oahu Island Division of Unit 09.

Your Committee received testimony in support of CLEMENTINA D. CERIA, PhD, MS, RN, from an Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii, the Graduate Chair of the University of Hawaii School of Nursing, Kaiser Permanente, and Pearl City Nursing Home. Dr. Ceria represents the doctorally-prepared nurse educator appointment. Dr. Ceria's varied professional experiences include nursing administration at St. Francis Medical Center West and service as Acting Director of Nursing at Oahu Care Facility. She is also active in community service as a former President of a group called Faith Action for Community Equity that, among other things, has worked to improve the housing and safety of those living in public housing in Kalihi. She is also a current faculty member at the University of Hawaii.

Your Committee further finds that the nominees have been appointed based upon their credentials, integrity, and a desire to make Hawaii better by improving nursing care, research, and education through their participation on the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.