Hawaii Board of Nursing

The agency that licenses and disciplines nurses in Hawaii — how to reach it, what it charges, and what it requires to keep a licence active.

Contact the board

Website cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing

Phone (808) 586-2695

Email nursing@dcca.hawaii.gov

Verify a Hawaii licence Application portal

What this board regulates

Every nursing credential issued in Hawaii, with what it costs to get and what it takes to keep. Initial cost totals application, examination, and fingerprinting fees.

Credential	Initial cost	Renewal	CE hours
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant	$190	$27 every 2 yrs	—
LPN/LVN Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse	$386	$196 every 2 yrs	30
RN Registered Nurse	$290	$196 every 2 yrs	30
NP Nurse Practitioner	$194	$36 every 2 yrs	30
CNM Certified Nurse-Midwife	$194	$36 every 2 yrs	30
CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist	$194	$36 every 2 yrs	30
CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	$194	$36 every 2 yrs	30

Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Hawaii nurse aide registry, run by Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry — a separate agency from the nursing board.

Multistate practice

Hawaii is not an NLC member. A licence from this board is valid only in Hawaii; practising elsewhere means applying by endorsement in that state.

Hawaii is NOT a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). You must hold a Hawaii-specific license to practice in Hawaii.

How the Nurse Licensure Compact works

Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the Hawaii Board of Nursing?

Phone: (808) 586-2695. Email: nursing@dcca.hawaii.gov. Website: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/. The board is the authoritative source for licence status, disciplinary records, and application questions. Contact it directly rather than relying on third-party summaries, including this one.

What licences does the Hawaii Board of Nursing issue?

It handles Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Certified nursing assistants are listed on the Hawaii nurse aide registry, run by Hawaii Board of Nursing / Nurse Aide Registry, which is a separate agency from the nursing board.

Is Hawaii a Nurse Licensure Compact state?

No. Hawaii is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a licence issued here is valid only in Hawaii. Practising elsewhere means applying for a licence by endorsement in that state.

How do I verify a Hawaii nursing licence?

Use the board's public verification tool, which is free and does not require an account. It shows current status, expiration date, and any disciplinary action. Nursys also carries Hawaii data, though it can lag the board by up to two business days.

How often do Hawaii nursing licences renew?

Renewal cycles vary by credential: CNA every 2 years, LPN/LVN every 2 years, RN every 2 years, NP every 2 years, CNM every 2 years, CNS every 2 years, CRNA every 2 years. Continuing education requirements are set per credential and are listed in the table above.

Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team

Based on 6 official sources • Last verified: July 2026

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