Hawaii Nursing License
How to get your Hawaii nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the Hawaii Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
Hawaii licensing at a glance
| Continuing education | 30 hours / 2 years |
|---|---|
| Compact (NLC) member | No |
Hawaii publishes RN license fees through its licensing system rather than a fixed schedule, so no fee is listed here. 30 CE contact hours are required per 2-year renewal (or a board-approved alternative activity). Not an NLC member — a separate Hawaii license is required even with a multistate compact license.
Official resources
- Hawaii Board of Nursing — apply, renew, and check requirements.
- Verify a nursing license (Nursys)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) map — which states honor a multistate license.
- Directory of state boards of nursing (NCSBN)
Hawaii nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in Hawaii?
- No. Hawaii is not a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so you must hold an individual Hawaii nursing license even if you carry a multistate compact license.
- How many continuing-education hours does Hawaii require?
- Hawaii requires 30 hours / 2 years for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a Hawaii nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.