What's Being Discussed

Remedial NCLEX course availability: The committee will continue an ongoing conversation about access to remedial prep courses for the National Council Licensure Examination, the test required to become a licensed nurse.
Updates from Hawaii nursing programs: Two programs will share personnel news — Chamberlain University has a new National President, Amelia Manning, and Kauai Community College has a new Nursing Program Coordinator, Tammie Napoleon.
Nurse license applications: The committee will review applications from five individuals seeking Registered Nurse (RN) licenses in Hawaii, either through endorsement (licensed elsewhere) or by examination.
Approval of past meeting minutes from the May 7, 2026 Education Committee meeting.

Decisions Expected

The committee will vote on the five RN license applications. Personal details about applicants may be discussed privately in an executive (closed) session, but the final votes will be held in the open meeting.
Minutes from the previous meeting are expected to be approved.

Who Should Pay Attention

Nursing students and educators interested in NCLEX remedial course options in Hawaii.
Nursing program administrators at Hawaii schools, particularly Chamberlain University and Kauai Community College.
Individuals applying for RN licenses — specifically the five applicants listed on the agenda.
Anyone interested in nursing education policy in Hawaii.

The meeting is open to the public in person at 335 Merchant Street, Honolulu, or virtually via Zoom. Written testimony can be submitted to nursing@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting.