STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3171

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 415

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 415, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Center for Nursing Advisory Board

G.M. No. 415

DALE M. ALLISON PHD, APRN, FAAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2014,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds that Dale M. Allison, Ph.D., APRN, FAAN, has the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Hawaii State Center for Nursing Advisory Board.

     Testimony in support of the nominee was submitted by the Hawaii State Center for Nursing and Hawaii Pacific University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Dr. Allison is a certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.  She holds a Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boston University.  She is also a commissioned Parish Nurse.

     Dr. Allison is currently a Professor in Hawaii Pacific University's School of Nursing and has previously worked in various capacities at the School of Nursing, including Graduate Program Chair, Co-Director of Service Learning, Associate Professor, and Clinic Instructor.  She has also served as Director and Coordinator of the Waikiki Health Center's Hoola Like Outreach Program, Co-Director of the Transcultural Nursing Center, Nurse Practitioner with St. Francis's Ke Ola Mamo Project and Kaiser Permanente, and Associate Professor at University of Hawaii at Manoa's School of Nursing.  Dr. Allison has also worked as a Patient Care Manager, Nurse Practitioner, and Instructor at Bryn Mawr Hospital and Staff Nurse, Coordinator, and Nurse Educator at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, one of the leading hospitals in the nation.

     As evidenced by the numerous awards that Dr. Allison has garnered, she is an outstanding leader and skilled nurse.  Her awards and recognition include Sigma Theta Tau International's Leadership Award, Regional Showcase of Excellence, Na Kupono Award, and Certificate of Excellence; Hawaii Pacific University Faculty Assembly's Golden Apple Award; AIG Hawaii's Hero's Award; and Hawaii Nurses Association's Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year.  

     Dr. Allison exhibits a great depth of knowledge and experience in nursing and has extensive experience in leadership, training future nurses, and promoting health and well-being among Hawaii's communities.  She is currently a member of the Hawaii State Center for Nursing Advisory Board and sits on the Legislative Committee.  According to testifiers, Dr. Allison has actively participated in strategic planning for the Center and consistently contributes valuable expertise to the discussions and decisions made by the Board.  She is also a former board member of the Hawaii Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

     Your Committee finds that Dr. Allison is a highly competent nurse who is fitting of her current position as a member of the Hawaii State Center for Nursing Advisory Board.  She is committed to preparing nurses for long-term careers in nursing and nursing education and ensuring that nurses receive continuing education to sharpen and expand their skills.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Allison is a great asset to the State who makes significant contributions to the quality of health care provided by Hawaii's nurses.

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

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,

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JILL TOKUDA, Chair