What's Being Discussed

Meeting minutes: The Board will review and approve notes from its August 6, 2026 meeting.
National nursing conference recap: The Board Chair and Executive Officers will share highlights from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Annual Meeting held in August.
Hawaiʻi Nurses Association update: A representative from Hawaiʻi-ANA will report on recent advocacy activities in Washington, D.C., and announce an upcoming membership conference on September 26 in Honolulu.
Evolution Health Academy: The Board will discuss whether to approve this organization, though specific details were not provided in the agenda.
Federal visa pilot program: The Board will discuss a proposed federal law (S. 5197) that would let states sponsor temporary work visas for non-citizens to help fill workforce shortages — including potentially in nursing.
Nurse license applications: The Board will consider new license requests from individual applicants and review ratification lists of recently approved licenses.

Decisions Expected

Approval of the August 6 meeting minutes
Vote on Evolution Health Academy's Board approval
Board position on the federal visa pilot program (S. 5197)
Approval of ratification lists for newly licensed LPNs and RNs
Individual license approvals for one LPN (examination) and two RNs (endorsement)

Who Should Pay Attention

Nurses and nursing students seeking licensure in Hawaii
Nursing schools and training programs, particularly Evolution Health Academy
Healthcare employers interested in workforce visa policy
Immigrant healthcare workers who may be affected by the proposed federal visa program