What's Being Discussed

Reports on Hawaii's nursing workforce: The Hawaii State Center for Nursing will share updates on nursing education capacity, a special report on nurse retention and wellbeing, and efforts to expand nurse residency programs.
National nursing policy update: A board member will share highlights from a national symposium on nursing research and regulatory science.
Possible rule review: The board will discuss whether to form a small working group to review and potentially update Hawaii's nursing administrative rules.
Education Committee membership: The board may add a new member to its Education Committee.
Online nursing faculty licensing question: The board will address whether an out-of-state online instructor overseeing a graduate nursing student's clinical training in Hawaii must hold a Hawaii nursing license.
License applications: The board will review new applications for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) licenses, including both examination and endorsement applicants.
Disciplinary matters: The board will consider settlement agreements and final orders in three separate cases involving nurses' licenses.

Decisions Expected

Approval of minutes from the July 2, 2026 meeting
Possible vote to form a working group to review nursing administrative rules
Possible vote to add a member to the Education Committee
Approval of new nurse license applications and ratification lists
Final decisions on three disciplinary cases involving nursing licenses

Who Should Pay Attention

Nurses and nursing students in Hawaii, especially those in online or out-of-state programs
Nursing educators and program directors at universities serving Hawaii students
License applicants listed on the ratification list
Anyone interested in Hawaii's nursing workforce policies and regulations