Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Chapter 89 - NURSES
Subchapter 2 - LICENSE BY EXAMINATION
Section 16-89-11 - Eligibility for licensed practical nurse examination

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 16-89-11

Current through August, 2024

Graduates of the following programs shall be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN, provided the requirements of section 16-89-48 have been met:

(1) Any state-approved or National League of Nursing accredited practical nursing program in the United States or a United States jurisdiction;

(2) Armed forces programs which have been approved by the board in the state where the program is located and provided the program meets or surpasses the educational standards of this board in accordance with this chapter;

(3) Foreign nursing schools: Applicants shall have their transcripts evaluated by professional education credentials evaluators designated by the board and shall have a report sent directly to the board by the evaluator; and

(4) A state-approved certificate by examination program recognized by the board.

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