Become a Nurse in Hawaii – Licensure & Requirements
Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Hawaii Board of Nursing before applying for licensure.
Nursing Licenses in Hawaii | Master’s Required? |
|---|---|
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNA) | Yes |
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) | Yes |
Nurse Practitioner (NP) | Yes |
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) | Yes |
Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Hawaii Nursing Salaries
HI Nurse Career | State-Wide Annual Mean Wage | Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina Annual Mean Wage | Urban Honolulu Annual Mean Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Practical Nurse | $50,930 | $47,730 | $50,040 |
Registered Nurse | $98,080 | $89,290 | $99,600 |
Nurse Practitioner | $120,570 | Not Available | $123,490 |
Nurse Anesthetist | $192,580 | Not Available | $191,900 |
Careers as a nurse salaries above were retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates Hawaii in January 2020.
There are many paths to becoming a nurse in Hawaii. The path you take will mostly depend upon the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The higher your level of education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Hawaii, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Hawaii nursing licensure. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in the healthcare sphere it’s difficult to stay current.If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in Hawaii, please email us at info@nursinglicensemap.com!
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Compact State Status
Hawaii is not a Nursing Licensure Compact state.
Prescriptive Authority in Hawaii
Advanced registered nurse practitioners in Hawaii may apply for prescriptive authority within their practice specialties, as described and outlined by the board.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Hawaii
Recognized APRN roles in Hawaii include: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Nurse Midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), and Nurse Practitioner.
Education: Master’s Degree or Higher in Nursing
Examination: Varies for Different Certifications
Certification Required: National Certification in Specialty Area
Fees:
- $194 for Applications between July 1st of an Odd-Numbered Year and June 30th of an Even-Numbered Years
- $126 for Applications between July 1st of an Even-Numbered Year and June 30th of an Odd-Numbered Year
Additional Information: An Hawaii Registered Nurse License Is Required for Application
Renewal: All nursing and APRN licenses expire on June 30th of each odd-numbered year. APRN licenses cannot be renewed without renewal of RN licenses.
Learn more on how to become an advanced practice registered nurse.
Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Hawaii
Education: Completion of an Approved Registered Nurse Program
Examination: NCLEX
Fees:
- $40 Application Fee
- $200 Examination Fee
Endorsement: Individuals licensed as a registered nurse in another state may apply for licensure through endorsement, subject to board approval. A $234 application fee is required between July 1st of an odd-numbered year and June 30th of an even-numbered year; a $166 application fee is required between July 1st of an even-numbered year and June 30th of an odd-numbered year.
Renewal: Renewal fee is $176 per renewal period.
Learn more on how to become a registered nurse or more information on how to become a licensed practical nurse.
Information for the nursing careers above: advanced practice registered nurse, registered nurse, and licensed practical nurse was retrieved from the Hawaii Board of Nursing, as of January 2020.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Earn an MSN online from Simmons University. The programs combine live classes, engaging coursework, and hands-on clinical experiences to help you advance your career as an NP. Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP — and prepare to raise the standard of patient care. Explore Nursing@Simmons programs for RNs who hold a BSN or bachelor’s degree.
- Choose from two program options — FNP or PMHNP
- Complete in as few as 24 months
- Full-time and part-time tracks available
Master of Science in Nursing
Nursing@Georgetown enables RNs to earn their MS in Nursing online from Georgetown University. Through a research-based curriculum and hands-on clinical experiences, the program prepares students to pursue certification in an APRN specialty area and provide specialized care for patients in their communities. BSN required.
- Earn your MS in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- Choose from one of four APRN specialty areas: AG-ACNP, FNP, NM/WHNP, or WHNP
- Gain hands-on clinical experience in evidence-based practice
Master of Science in Nursing
Earn an M.S. in Nursing online at the Wegmans School of Nursing. Bachelor’s in nursing and RN license-required. The online pathway combines live classes, 600 hours of clinical rotations, and on-campus immersions to prepare you to pursue NP licensure in one of four specialties: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, or AGPCNP.
- Part-time and accelerated tracks available
- Four program options: PCFNP, PMHNP, AGACNP, AGPCNP
Information last updated: January 2020