Hawaii Clinical Nurse Specialist License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Hawaii
Full practice authority; HRS 457-8.5/457-8.6 and HAR 16-89 recognize CNS as one of four APRN roles with prescriptive authority and no required physician collaborative agreement or supervision.
Prescriptive Authority: 30 hours advanced pharmacology required for Rx
1 Education Requirements
Degree Required
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Requirements
- Complete accredited Clinical Nurse Specialist program
- Hold active RN license in the state
- Clinical hours as specified by program
2 National Certification
Certification Body
ANCC or AACN
Required
Yes
American Nurses Credentialing Center or American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
3 Fees
Initial Licensure
| Application Fee | $194 |
| Total | $210 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $196 |
Continuing Education Requirements
Pharmacology: 8 hours required
Prerequisites
To become a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Hawaii, you must first hold an active RN license. Hawaii requires a state-specific RN license.
State Board of Nursing
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Based on 4 official sources • Last verified: June 2026