Hawaii Nursing License and Renewals: What You Need to Know

Aloha. If Hawaii nursing jobs are on your radar – and, as a travel nurse, why wouldn’t they be? – here’s all the vital information you need to secure your Hawaii nursing license.

Things to know about getting your Hawaii Nursing License:

• License fees vary according to odd-numbered or even-numbered years
• Hawaii is a NURSYS participating state
• Hawaii is also a walk-through state, so your temporary Hawaii nursing license can be issued within a day or two
• The processing time on a permanent complete application is approximately 20 business days
• This is not a Nursing Licensure Compact State
• If your license has been expired for two years, you’re required to apply as a new applicant

Documents needed for getting your Hawaii Nursing License

• Photocopy of any current license in another state in the U.S.
• Evidence of having sent "Verification of License" (reciept of certified mail or copy of cancelled check)
• Verification of employment form
• Completion of NCSBN exam

Processing fees to be aware of when getting your Hawaii nursing license:

• $180 for a temporary and perm license if issued in odd numbered year; $135 if issued during an even numbered year
• $130 money order or cashier's check for renewal

Hawaii Board of Nursing, 335 Merchant St., Room 301, Honolulu, HI 96813

Call: (808) 586-3000

Web: http://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing/