Hawaii
Non-CompactNursing Continuing Education Requirements
Hawaii Nursing CEU Overview
Hawaii does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal. This makes it one of the few states without mandatory CE requirements for registered nurses.
Hawaii has minimal continuing education requirements, giving nurses flexibility in their professional development.
Nursing in Hawaii
Hawaii has approximately 18,000 licensed registered nurses serving a population of 1.4 million across six major islands. The state faces unique healthcare challenges due to its geographic isolation and the dispersed population across islands. Hawaii Pacific Health and The Queen's Health Systems are the largest employers, with facilities on multiple islands.
Hawaii does not require general continuing education hours for RN license renewal. The state requires nurses to complete a one-time training on human trafficking identification. Hawaii's approach reflects the challenges nurses face in accessing traditional CE programs in an island state while ensuring awareness of critical issues.
Common Practice Settings in Hawaii
Island Hospitals
Each major island has healthcare facilities, with nurses on smaller islands often handling broader scopes of practice.
Military Facilities
Tripler Army Medical Center and other military facilities are major employers of civilian nurses in Hawaii.
Tourism Healthcare
Resort areas see significant numbers of tourist patients requiring emergency and urgent care services.
Hawaii License Renewal Tips
Complete the one-time human trafficking identification training.
Consider online CE options given Hawaii's geographic isolation.
Military employers may have additional CE requirements.
Maintain specialty certifications with their associated CE needs.
Basic License Types
Registered Nurse (RN)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Hawaii does not require continuing education for RN renewal.
LPN/LVN
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Hawaii does not require continuing education for LPN renewal.
APRN (General)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current national certification
Advanced Practice Specialties
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current ANCC or AANP certification
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current ANCC certification in specialty area
Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current AMCB certification
Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Contact Hours
0
Renewal Cycle
2 years
Online Allowed
Yes
First Renewal
Required
Notes
- Must maintain national certification which requires CE.
Additional Requirements
Must maintain current NBCRNA certification
Hawaii does not require general CE for RN license renewal. Compared to neighboring states, California requires 30 hours, while Alaska requires 30 hours. Hawaii is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses need a separate license to practice here.
Related Resources
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(808) 586-3000
335 Merchant Street, Room 301, Honolulu, HI 96813
Important Disclaimer
Requirements can change. Always verify current requirements directly with the Hawaii Board of Nursing before making decisions about your continuing education.