UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2025 / 
(Uniondale, NY - 3/12/25) Marquis Who's Who recognizes Susan K.F. Kau, RNC-NIC, for her contributions to nursing. Currently, Ms. Kau is a neonatal intensive care unit staff nurse at Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, located on the island of O‘ahu in Honolulu, Hawaii. Alongside more than 40 years of experience, she carries with her a career-long passion for nursing.
A Neonatal Journey
As a gifted student with high academic goals, Ms. Kau initially intended to major in Latin in college. However, after speaking with a clinical nurse aide about their experience in the field of pediatrics, a growing interest in nursing was sparked. She ultimately pursued higher education in the field, graduating in 1982 from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor of Science in nursing and began her career shortly after.
Ms. Kau was offered two jobs early in her career: one in oncology at one hospital and a nursing job at the Kapiʻolani Medical Center for Women & Children. Despite never having set foot in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, her supervisor at the time encouraged her to challenge herself. In this role, she found her passion for working with neonates. She then furthered her education in nursing, completing a national certification course in neonatal intensive care nursing in 1988.
Still driven by her passion, Ms. Kau continues to specialize in caring for high-need and preterm infants at the Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women and Children in the Neonatal ICU.
Recognized for Dedication to the Field
Mr. Kau's dedication to her work and the field has been recognized, receiving numerous awards, including the 2016 Nurse of the Year Award from Caring For Hawaii Neonates and the 2022 Royal Order of Kapi'olani Award. This exclusive award is presented to only three honorees who exemplify the goals of neonatal nursing care in the community. The awards are presented by the Hawaiian Civic Club and Caring for Hawaii Neonates.
Ms. Kau's dedication to professional growth and excellence is further highlighted through her activity as a member of various organizations, including the Hawaii Nurses Association, the Academy of Neonatal Nurses, Caring for Hawaii Neonates and the National Association of Neonatal Nursing. She is also a contributing author of two books, "The Late Preterm Infant," released in 2019, and "Neonatal Nursing: A Global Perspective," published in 2022, as well as revised and edited chapters in the 6th Edition of "Comprehensive Neonatal Nursing Care, coming out in 2025. Additionally, Ms. Kau published a manuscript, "A Passion for Life," which appeared in Nursing for Women's Health in February 2024.
Believing in the importance of remaining current in one's field, Ms. Kau is passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. While she states that one cannot teach others empathy or compassion, she believes that sharing her knowledge helps build critical thinking skills that can lead to improved patient care. Outside of sharing her expertise, Ms. Kau enjoys walking, cooking, photography, Fabergé eggs and embellishing handbags in her personal time. In the future, she is excited to conclude her professional work so that she can pursue community involvement and creative hobbies.
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