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Licensed Practical Nurse
License Description DESCRIPTION OF OCCUPATION: A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) cares for ill, injured, convalescent, and handicapped persons in all settings including, but not limited to hospitals, clinics, private homes, sanitariums, and similar institutions under the direction of a Advanced Practice RN, Registered Nurse, or Physician. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING: Personal requirements: Submit FBI electronic fingerprint for criminal background history check. Education requirements: Graduate from a board-approved nursing program. EXAMINATIONS: National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). FEES: $40 for application, $54 for 2-year license, $40 for Center for Nursing special fund, and $100 for biennial compliance resolution fund. Renewal every 2 years is $36. OTHER: There were 1,407 licenses currently active as of February 24, 2022. ~ revised 12/20
Licensing Agency
Hawaii State Dept. of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Professional and Vocational Licensing Division
Board of Nursing
P. O. Box 3469, [335 Merchant St., Rm. 301, Honolulu, HI 96813]
Honolulu, HI 96801-0000
(808) 586 3000
nursing@dcca.hawaii.gov
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 07/21/2022
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