STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3524
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 740, 741
Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui
President of the Senate
Twenty-Sixth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2012
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 740 and 741, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Center for Nursing Advisory Board
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G.M. No. 740 |
BETH HOBAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and
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G.M. No. 741 |
LORI KANESHIGE, for a term to expire 6-30-2014, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Beth Hoban and Lori Kaneshige to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.
BETH HOBAN
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Beth Hoban from the Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Hawaii Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and three individuals.
Your Committee finds that Beth Hoban is a Registered Nurse and is the Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Prime Care Services Hawaii, Incorporated, a licensed Medicare-certified home healthcare agency. She previously served as a Staff Nurse, Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse, and Nurse Manager at The Queen's Medical Center.
Ms. Hoban is active in the community and volunteers her time as board member of Pali Momi Medical Center and the Healthcare Association of Hawaii. She is also a Co-Founder of the Friends of the University of Hawaii Manoa School of Nursing, helping to raise funds and support the nursing program. In addition, she serves on the University of Hawaii at Manoa Nursing Advisory Council.
Ms. Hoban testified that during her term of service on the Center for Nursing Advisory Board, she hopes to be able to collaborate with her nursing colleagues to find ways to support the nursing workforce. She stressed that with the increased importance of community-based healthcare, there will be a need for nurses who have experience working in the community. Ms. Hoban hopes to bring her knowledge in care coordination and rehabilitation to assist the Center for Nursing Advisory Board in addressing these issues.
Ms. Hoban's long career in the healthcare field, her continued support of nursing in Hawaii, and her entrepreneurial experience will make her an excellent addition to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.
LORI KANESHIGE
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Lori Kaneshige from the Hawaii State Center for Nursing and fourteen individuals.
Your Committee finds that Lori Kaneshige received an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, and Master's degree in Nursing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Ms. Kaneshige currently serves as the Director of Clinical Services at the Blood Bank of Hawaii. Prior to this, Ms. Kaneshige served as an Education Services Manager and Clinical Nurse Specialist with Kuakini Health Systems. Ms. Kaneshige also has experience as a Medical-Surgical Nurse, as well as a Registered Nurse, providing care as a Medicare-certified home health nurse and case manager.
Ms. Kaneshige is actively involved in the community, volunteering her time with the Girl Scouts of Hawaii, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Oncology Nursing Society, and American Nurses' Association.
As a passionate advocate for the nursing field and a highly knowledgeable nurse, nurse educator, and manager, Ms. Kaneshige will be a valuable member of the Center for Nursing Advisory Board.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that are 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.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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____________________________ JILL TOKUDA, Chair |
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