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HRS §457-3

Who serves on the state nursing board and for how long

This section sets up the state board of nursing. It says the board has nine members with certain jobs, and they serve four-year terms. It also limits how long someone can serve and where members must live.

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The statute, as written — State board of nursing; appointment; term of office

The board shall consist of nine members as follows: (1) Six shall be registered nurses, one of whom shall be licensed as an advanced practice registered nurse in this State; (2) One shall be a licensed practical nurse; and (3) Two shall be public members. Both nursing education and direct providers of nursing services shall be represented on the board. The term of office for members of the board shall be four years. No member shall be appointed to more than two consecutive terms or serve more than eight consecutive years. Six members of the board shall be residents of the city and county of Honolulu and three shall be residents of counties other than the city and county of Honolulu.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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