Nurse Practitioners · Hawaii · Continuing education
Hawaii Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- APRN30 contact hours every 2 years, including 8 h pharmacology (NP/APRN); renewal by June 30 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Hawaii APRN CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Jun 30, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By June 30 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- 1 CEU = 10 contact hours; 1 CME credit = 60 minutes
- Audits & records
- Online renewal is an attestation; random audits, proof required.
- Renew online
- mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology (NP/APRN)APRNs with prescriptive authority | 8 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. APRNs without prescriptive authority: current national certification in the practice role satisfies the continuing competency requirement (no hours). APRNs with prescriptive authority also need current national certification.
Good to know. The 30 hours (min. 8 pharmacology + 22 in the practice specialty) apply only to APRNs with prescriptive authority, which renews with the APRN license. Biennium July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027; all licenses expire June 30 of odd years.
Source: cca.hawaii.gov · HRS Chapter 457 (§457-9.3) and HAR Chapter 16-89 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Conferences in Hawaii
05 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Hawaii?
30 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for nurse practitioners in Hawaii?
1 CEU = 10 contact hours; 1 CME credit = 60 minutes.
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in Hawaii?
Pharmacology (NP/APRN) — 8 h (every renewal).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Hawaii?
Use the license lookup of the Hawaii Board of Nursing (cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/nursing); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in Hawaii?
Licenses renew by June 30 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).