Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Every CE requirement verified against official state nursing board sources. How RenewRN verifies the data →
Hawaii Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-05
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 30 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $186 |
| Compact State (NLC) | No |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
Hawaii requires all nurses to complete 30 contact hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle, or one approved alternative learning activity such as preceptorship, a refresher course, or a nursing research project. Only one learning activity may be chosen per biennium. Hawaii is not a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state. All nursing licenses expire on June 30 of odd-numbered years. The Hawaii Board of Nursing conducts random audits, so nurses should retain CE documentation for at least 4 years.
This data is verified against the Hawaii Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-05. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $186
APRN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $186
LPN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $186
CNA
24
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $0
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Continuing Education | 30 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 30 contact hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle, or completion of one approved alternative learning activity. |
| Alternative Learning Activity — Preceptorship | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 120 hours as a preceptor in a one-to-one relationship with a nursing student or an employee transitioning into a new clinical practice area (alternative to 30 CE hours). |
| Alternative Learning Activity — Refresher Course | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | Completion of a refresher course from an approved provider including at least 60 hours each of didactic and clinical practice (alternative to 30 CE hours). |
| Alternative Learning Activity — Research | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | Acting as the principal or co-principal investigator in a nursing research study or as lead on an evidence-based practice project (alternative to 30 CE hours). |
| Alternative Learning Activity — Nursing Education Presentation | 0 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | Developing and presenting a first-time nursing education presentation totaling at least 5 contact hours of instruction (alternative to 30 CE hours). |
Approved CE Providers
Reinstatement Fees
CE Audit Information
State board may conduct random CE audits. Retain all CE certificates for at least 4 years.
Always confirm requirements directly with the Hawaii Board of Nursing before making decisions about your license renewal.
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