Hawaii APRN License Renewal: CE, Fees, and Prescriptive Rules

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Hawaii has not enacted the APRN Compact (which is not yet operational anywhere). The Nurse Licensure Compact covers RN and LPN/VN licenses only, so multi-state APRN practice still means a separate APRN credential in each state. Your national certification (AANPCB, ANCC, NBCRNA, or AMCB) and any DEA registration renew on their own cycles, with their own CE math.

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How many CE hours do APRNs need to renew in Hawaii?

Hawaii does not mandate a fixed number of CE hours for APRNs; CE is one of several competency options (30 contact hours if you choose the CE pathway). Your national certification keeps its own CE requirement on a separate clock.

What is the APRN renewal fee in Hawaii?

The Hawaii APRN renewal fee is $36, which differs from the RN fee; budget for both if you renew both credentials. Fees change, so confirm the current amount on the Hawaii Board of Nursing portal.

Can APRNs prescribe independently in Hawaii?

Full practice authority: APRNs practice and prescribe independently (Schedules II to V).

Does Hawaii require a state controlled-substance registration on top of the DEA?

Yes: a Hawaii Controlled Substances Registration through the Department of Health Narcotics Enforcement Division is required alongside DEA registration, with matching Hawaii business address and schedules.

Is Hawaii in the APRN Compact?

No. Hawaii has not enacted the APRN Compact, and the compact itself is not yet operational anywhere. The Nurse Licensure Compact covers RN and LPN/VN licenses only, so it does not extend APRN practice across state lines.

Does my national certification have to be current to renew my Hawaii APRN license?

Yes. Without current national certification you cannot hold the APRN license or its prescriptive authority.