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Nurse Practitioner CE requirements in Hawaii

High confidenceLast verified June 4, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Licensing board
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years (expires June 30 of odd years)
Total CE hours
Non-prescribers: proof of national certification (no separate hours). Prescribers: ≥30 hrs incl. 8 pharmacology
Pharmacology hours
8 hrs (prescribers)
Accepts AANP or ANCC in lieu
Yes for non-prescribers; prescribers need cert + 30 hrs

State-mandated CE topics

Hawaii lists no profession-specific mandated CE topics for nurse practitioners beyond the general hour requirement and federal rules such as the DEA MATE Act one-time 8-hour training.

Sources

Every figure on this page is compiled from the primary board and national certification sources below, cross-checked against reputable aggregators. Requirements change often and some boards publish only in PDFs or login-walled portals — confirm current rules directly before relying on them for renewal.

Hawaii licensing boardHawaii Board of Nursing (DCCA)
AANP certification (national)aanpcert.org/recert
ANCC certification (national)nursingworld.org/globalassets/certification/renewals/ancc-certrenewalrequirements.pdf
DEA MATE Act (federal)samhsa.gov/substance-use/treatment/statutes-regulations-guidelines/mate-act
DEA MATE Act (federal)dea.gov
Verify with Hawaii Board of Nursing (DCCA)

How this fits the national picture

Independent of Hawaii, every NP maintains national certification through AANP (100 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacology, plus 1,000 practice hours) or ANCC (75 CE hours over 5 years including 25 pharmacotherapeutics). State CE sits on top of that.

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Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Hawaii?

Non-prescribers: proof of national certification (no separate hours). Prescribers: ≥30 hrs incl. 8 pharmacology. Renewal cycle: Every 2 years (expires June 30 of odd years).

Does Hawaii accept AANP or ANCC certification in lieu of state CE?

Yes for non-prescribers; prescribers need cert + 30 hrs.

What topic-specific CE does Hawaii require for nurse practitioners?

Hawaii lists no profession-specific mandated CE topics for nurse practitioners beyond the general hour requirement and federal rules such as the DEA MATE Act 8-hour training.

How many pharmacology hours do nurse practitioners need in Hawaii?

8 hrs (prescribers).

Informational only, not legal or compliance advice. Continuing education rules change frequently. Confirm current requirements with the Hawaii Board of Nursing (DCCA) and your certifying body before relying on any figure here.