What's Being Discussed

NCLEX Ready Hawaii webinar series: The committee will hear a presentation about a free online prep course for nursing license exam (NCLEX) candidates, offered by nurse educator Regina Callion.
Annual reports from nursing schools: Eight Hawaii nursing programs will present their yearly updates, including University of Hawaii Maui College, Hawaii Community College, Kapiolani Community College, Kauai Community College, UH Hilo, Hawaii Pacific University, UH Manoa, and Chaminade University.
Faculty applications: The committee will review applications from new nursing instructors and lecturers at several community colleges and universities across the state, as well as a change in nursing program leadership at Hawaii Community College.
Approval of past meeting minutes from the September 3, 2026 Education Committee meeting.

Decisions Expected

The committee is expected to vote on faculty applications for new lecturers and instructors at UH Maui, Kapiolani Community College, Kauai Community College, UH Manoa, and Hawaii Community College.
A change in nurse administrator at Hawaii Community College will also be considered for approval.
Some application reviews may temporarily move into a closed (executive) session before a public vote is taken.

Who Should Pay Attention

Nursing students interested in free NCLEX exam preparation resources
Nursing educators and faculty applicants whose credentials are being reviewed
Nursing school administrators presenting annual program reports
Members of the public interested in how Hawaii regulates nursing education

The meeting begins at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and can be attended in person in Honolulu or virtually via Zoom. Public testimony is welcome; written comments may be emailed to nursing@dcca.hawaii.gov.