What's Being Discussed

Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2026 Board meeting
An Executive Officer's Report, including an update related to the Governor's proclamation on wildfires
Review of nurse license applications for individuals seeking to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Registered Nurses (RNs) in Hawaii
A disciplinary matter involving a registered nurse (Thomas W. Perryman, R.N.), where the Board will consider a settlement agreement
A large ratification list of previously approved nurse licenses to be formally confirmed

Decisions Expected

Vote to approve meeting minutes from October
Vote on individual nurse license applications, including one LPN and four RNs applying by exam or endorsement from another state
Vote to ratify a large batch of LPN and RN licenses previously processed by staff
Vote on a settlement agreement in a disciplinary case against a registered nurse

Who Should Pay Attention

Nurses applying for licenses in Hawaii, especially those named on the agenda or ratification list
Licensed nurses who may be affected by disciplinary proceedings
Healthcare employers and staffing agencies in Hawaii who track nurse licensing activity
Members of the public interested in nursing regulation or wildfire-related healthcare workforce issues

The meeting is open to the public. You may attend in person in Honolulu, join via Zoom, or watch on 'Ōlelo TV. Written testimony can be submitted to nursing@dcca.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2026.