Haw. Code R. § 16-89-16 - License requirements

An applicant for license without examination shall submit to the board:

(1) An application prescribed by the board accompanied by the required fee;

(2) A verification of license completed by the originating state board verifying licensure; completion of United States accredited nursing program or nursing program approved by state board as being equivalent to a United States accredited nursing education program; licensing exam score(s) and exam series; number of times applicant wrote exam; and whether or not there are any encumbrances on the license.

The verification of license form shall be signed and sealed by the originating state board showing that the eligibility requirements of this chapter, including the requirements of section 16-89-17 or 16-89-18 have been met. Verification obtained directly from Nursys shall not require a signature or seal. However, all other eligibility requirements of this chapter shall be met; and

(3) A self-query report from the NPDB. The board may require additional background checks of nurse applicants from an independent background check service as approved by the board, provided that the applicant shall pay the cost of the background check.

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Haw. Code R. § 16-89-16

Am and Comp 10/27/2018 (Auth: HRS § 457-12)