Hawaii Board of Nursing (HIBON) · CRNA

0 hours. Every two years. Tied to your license anniversary.

Below is exactly what Hawaii Board of Nursing (HIBON) requires: mandatory topics, exemptions, accepted credit types, and documentation rules.

Updated April 2026Sourced from HBN(~5 min read

Compiled by Atlas CME from official board sources · Last updated April 30, 2026

These figures are compiled from official board materials — confirm current requirements with the Hawaii Board of Nursing (HIBON)

Mandatory topics

Hawaii has no state-mandated topic requirements beyond the 0-hour total.

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Conditional requirements

These rules apply only when the trigger described under each card is met (for example, holding a state-issued controlled substance registration or treating a specific patient population). Each cites the underlying statute or rule directly.

ConditionalPharmacology[1]
30 hrs
Biennial

APRNs (including CRNAs) WITH prescriptive authority must complete 30 hours of CE per biennium: 8 hours in pharmacology and 22 hours in their practice specialty. National-certification-alone does not satisfy this prescriptive-authority CE.

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“If you have prescriptive authority, you must complete a total of 30 hours of CE of which 8 are in pharmacology and 22 hours in your practice specialty.”
Hawaii BON 2025 Renewal FAQ #9 + HAR § 16-89-123(a)(2), 3/28/13 adopted compilation (30 contact hours, 8 in pharmacology) + continuing-competency booklet fact #7See source [1] in Primary Sources
Accepted credit

Credit must come from an organization accredited by the ACCME, AMA, Hawaii Medical Association, or AAFP. ACGME residency or fellowship time accrues toward the requirement. Teaching or presenting accredited CME can satisfy a portion of required hours.

Credit systemNotes
NBCRNA Class A
NBCRNA Class A / MAC Ed credits qualify toward the underlying RN CE.
ANCC Contact Hour
ANCC contact hours from accredited providers qualify.
Documentation & audit

Physicians are responsible for retaining CME documentation and producing it on request. Requirements include course title, dates, hours, sponsoring organization, and accrediting body.

Waivers & exemptions

APRNs (including CRNAs) who hold an active Hawaii RN license plus an active APRN license and maintain a current board-approved national certification are exempt from the continuing competency requirements. For CRNAs, active NBCRNA certification serves as this exemption.

A licensee who graduated from an accredited nursing program within twelve months prior to the renewal date of their first license renewal period is exempt from the continuing competency requirements for that first renewal.

FAQ
How many state-level CE hours do Hawaii CRNAs need?
There is no fixed contact-hour total. Hawaii uses an options framework: current APRN national certification (NBCRNA for CRNAs) by itself satisfies the continuing competency requirement. CRNAs who additionally hold Hawaii prescriptive authority must complete 30 hours of CE per biennium, with 8 in pharmacology and 22 in their practice specialty.
Does Hawaii require NBCRNA certification for CRNA licensure?
Yes. NBCRNA initial certification is required for APRN/CRNA licensure, and active NBCRNA certification must be maintained for renewal. Hawaii also accepts current NBCRNA certification as the standalone option satisfying continuing competency for CRNAs without prescriptive authority.
Is Hawaii part of the APRN Compact?
No. Hawaii is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and has not enacted the APRN Compact. CRNAs practicing in Hawaii must hold Hawaii-issued credentials.
Where can I check my Hawaii CRNA license renewal date?
License status and verification are available through the PVL search portal at mypvl.dcca.hawaii.gov/public/search/. Hawaii nursing licenses expire June 30 of every odd-numbered year.

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Sources & Citations

Every mandatory topic and conditional requirement above cites the underlying statute or rule. Numbered references below correspond to the bracketed citations next to each requirement.

  1. Hawaii BON — 2025 Nursing License Renewal Requirements & FAQs
    Primary sourceAccessed 2026-04-30
    Show verbatim text
    “If you have prescriptive authority, you must complete a total of 30 hours of CE of which 8 are in pharmacology and 22 hours in your practice specialty.”Hawaii BON 2025 Renewal FAQ #9 + HAR § 16-89-123(a)(2), 3/28/13 adopted compilation (30 contact hours, 8 in pharmacology) + continuing-competency booklet fact #7

This page is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the best available information as of the last reviewed date above. CME requirements change. Atlas CME is not affiliated with the Hawaii Board of Nursing (HIBON), or any other state medical board, licensing authority, or professional organization. Physicians are solely responsible for verifying their own current CME requirements directly with their state medical board before relying on any information presented here.

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