Licensing Area: Nurse
Frequently Asked Questions
view frequently asked questionsContact Information for Frequently Called Numbers
RICO Consumer Resource Center
(808) 587-3295 or (808) 587-3222
- Verify if a person is licensed
- Request prior complaints history on a licensee
- File a complaint on a licensee
Professional and Vocational Licensing
(808) 586-3000
- Request an application
- Inquire about licensing requirements
- Applicants can check on the status of an application
- Inquire about licensee maintenance requirements
Board Recognized Schools of Nursing in Hawaii
Click here to view list of schools and contact information
Executive Officer
Kathleen YokouchiTelephone
(808) 586-2695
Residents on the neighbor islands may call by dialing the following toll free numbers followed by the last 5 digits of the phone numbers above and the # sign:
Kauai | 274-3141 | |
Maui | 984-2400 | |
Hawaii | 974-4000 | |
Lanai & Molokai | 1-800-468-4644 |
Address:
DCCA-PVL
Att: BON
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
Email:
License Categories
- LPN
- RN
- APRN
- APRN-Rx
Renewal
Biennial June 30 every odd numbered year. (Deadline to submit renewal application is end of May odd number year.)
(APRN-Rx)
Biennial December 31 every odd numbered year. (Deadline to submit
renewal application is end of November odd number year.)
Failure to timely renew by the renewal date will result in the forfeiture of the license. After the renewal date, the forfeited license may be restored within 1 year and subject to meeting restoration requirements. Failure to restore a forfeited license within 1 year after the renewal date will result in the termination of the license and the person must apply as a new applicant and meet current licensing requirements.
Pursuant to Section 436B-14.5, HRS, any license held by a member of the armed forces, National Guard, or a reserve component that expires, is forfeited, or deemed delinquent while the member is on active duty and deployed during a state or national crisis shall be restored if certain restoration requirements are met. Click here to access the "Military Renewal and Restoration Information Sheet".
Regulating Body
Board of NursingBoard Composition
9 Members
Qualifications
1 APRN
5 RN's
1 LPN
2 Public