What's Being Discussed

The Hawaii State Center for Nursing (HSCN) Advisory Board is holding its regular meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 4:00–5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in person in Honolulu and via Zoom. Key topics include:

• A year-in-review presentation covering HSCN activities and accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2025–2026, including updates on nursing workforce data, education programs, and professional development
• Priorities and goals for the upcoming fiscal year (2026–2027)
• Recognition of incoming and continuing Advisory Board members
• Discussion of emerging issues related to Hawaii's nursing workforce for future board consideration
• Announcement of the 2027 meeting schedule and upcoming HSCN events

Decisions Expected

• Vote to approve meeting minutes from the May 5, 2026 Advisory Board meeting

All other agenda items are informational presentations or discussion — no additional votes are currently scheduled.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Nurses and nursing students in Hawaii who are interested in workforce trends and education funding
• Healthcare employers and organizations that rely on Hawaii's nursing workforce
• Educators and nursing schools affected by HSCN programs and priorities
• Community members interested in healthcare access and the state of nursing in Hawaii

The public may attend in person or via Zoom and is welcome to submit written or oral testimony. To request disability accommodations, contact Brianne Atwood Kuwabara at (808) 956-0545 at least three business days before the meeting.