What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The Board will review and approve records from its May 7 and June 4, 2026 meetings.
Leadership updates: The Chair and Executive Officer will share reports, including updates from national nursing organization summits and upcoming annual meetings in August 2026.
Guest reports: Representatives from the Hawaii State Center for Nursing and Hawaii American Nurses Association will present updates on workforce research, legislation, continuing education, and advocacy efforts.
Telehealth prescribing question: The Board will discuss a formal inquiry about whether an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) can prescribe Schedule II controlled substances (excluding opiates and cannabis) to a patient seen only via video telehealth.
Small group investigation: The Board may form a special subgroup to examine unclear language in state open meetings law.
Nursing education approvals: New program coordinators, faculty members at University of Hawaii at Manoa and Chaminade University, and nursing license applications will be reviewed.
Disciplinary matter: The Board will consider a settlement agreement in a case involving a nurse's license (Emily Kon, Case No. RNS 2026-0017-L).
Board leadership election: Members will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

Decisions Expected

Approval of meeting minutes from prior sessions
Approval of nursing faculty applications and program coordinator changes
Approval or denial of individual nurse license applications (RN and LPN)
Action on the disciplinary settlement agreement
Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair

Who Should Pay Attention

Nurses and nursing students seeking licensure in Hawaii
APRNs who prescribe medications via telehealth
Nursing educators and schools in Hawaii
Healthcare organizations following scope-of-practice and telehealth policy