Hawaii LPN CE Courses (2026)

To renew your LPN license in Hawaii you need to satisfy the Hawaii Board of Nursing (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division)'s continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Hawaii requires for LPN renewal

CE hours requiredNo single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyHawaii Board of Nursing (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division)

Hawaii uses a continuing competency model (effective July 1, 2017; HRS 457-9.3) rather than a flat mandatory CE-hours requirement, and the rule applies the same to LPNs and RNs. Within the two-year period before renewal, a licensee who does not qualify for an exemption must complete one board-recognized learning activity option. Options include 30 contact hours of continuing education; current national certification/recertification relevant to the nurse's practice role; developing and conducting a nursing education presentation of at least five contact hours; completion of a board-recognized nurse residency program; academic education; or another similar board-recognized activity (full list in the Board's Continuing Competency Guidance and Information Booklet). No specific subject topics are mandated. The Board may conduct random audits, and preceptor forms are available to document preceptor hours.

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Hawaii LPN CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Hawaii Board of Nursing (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division) before purchasing.

Hawaii LPN CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my LPN license in Hawaii?

Hawaii does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for LPN renewal. Hawaii uses a continuing competency model (effective July 1, 2017; HRS 457-9.3) rather than a flat mandatory CE-hours requirement, and the rule applies the same to LPNs and RNs. Within the two-year period before renewal, a licensee who does not qualify for an exemption must complete one board-recognized learning activity option. Options include 30 contact hours of continuing education; current national certification/recertification relevant to the nurse's practice role; developing and conducting a nursing education presentation of at least five contact hours; completion of a board-recognized nurse residency program; academic education; or another similar board-recognized activity (full list in the Board's Continuing Competency Guidance and Information Booklet). No specific subject topics are mandated. The Board may conduct random audits, and preceptor forms are available to document preceptor hours.

Do online LPN CE courses count in Hawaii?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Hawaii Board of Nursing (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Hawaii LPN CE?

Hawaii generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Hawaii Board of Nursing (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Hawaii Board of Nursing (Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Professional and Vocational Licensing Division). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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