HRS §323-3

Hospitals must let qualified nurse practitioners work fully

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Every licensed hospital in Hawaii must allow advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who are licensed and have prescriptive authority to practice there. They can work to the full extent of their license, including as primary care providers.

The statute, as written — Practice by advanced practice registered nurses

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Each hospital in the State licensed under section 321-14.5 shall allow advanced practice registered nurses licensed pursuant to section 457-8.5 and qualified advanced practice registered nurses granted prescriptive authority pursuant to section 457-8.6 to practice at the hospital within the full scope of practice authorized under chapter 457, including practice as a primary care provider.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§321-14.5 Hospital licensing rules and accreditation exemptions

§457-8.5 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Licenses, Renewals, and Title Use

§457-8.6 Prescriptive authority for advanced practice registered nurses

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