Cymbree  Haitsuka RN, MN

School of Nursing - Department of Nursing

CYMBREE MARIE HAITSUKA, RN, MN

EDUCATION

University of Washington Bothell, Master of Nursing (2007) University of Washington Bothell, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2001) Everett Community College, Associate Degree in Nursing (2000)

BIOGRAPHY

Cymbree Marie Haitsuka, RN, MN is a nurse educator and registered nurse with more than 25 years of experience in nursing education, clinical practice, healthcare leadership, infection prevention and control, and case management. She earned her Master of Nursing degree from the University of Washington Bothell and has extensive experience teaching students in Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs in Hawaiʻi and Washington State.

Ms. Haitsuka brings a diverse clinical and leadership background to nursing education, having served in roles including Director of Nursing, Director of Health Services, Clinical Director Designee, and Infection Preventionist in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing settings. Her areas of expertise include gerontological nursing, infection prevention and control, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, case management, and patient-centered care.

As an educator, Ms. Haitsuka is passionate about preparing future nurses through evidence-based teaching, clinical mentorship, and the integration of theory into practice. She is committed to fostering critical thinking, professional development, and culturally responsive care while promoting excellence, safety, and quality in healthcare delivery. Her teaching philosophy stems from the constructivist approach and emphasizes lifelong learning, compassionate practice, and the development of culturally, competent nursing professionals.

TEACHING INTERESTS

Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Leadership and Management, Infection Prevention and Control, Public Health, Pathophysiology, and Evidence-Based Practice.

RESEARCH / SCHOLARSHIP INTERESTS

· Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Health Disparities

· Native Hawaiian Medicinal Remedies - Lāʻau Lapaʻau

· Culturally Congruent Care

· Nursing Education and Student Success

· Infection Prevention and Control

· Community Health

· Healthcare Equality