[§457-5.5]  Nursys; verification of nurse license.  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the board of nursing may fully participate in Nursys by sharing licensure and discipline data with Nursys.  By applying for nurse licensure, individuals shall consent to allowing the board to share their licensure and discipline data with Nursys.

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-5.5

  • Board: means the state board of nursing. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-2
  • Licensure and discipline data: means identifying information that includes but is not limited to the licensee's name, address, social security number, date of birth, and nursing education. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-2
  • Nurse: means a person licensed under this chapter or a person who holds a license under the laws of another state or territory of the United States that is equivalent to a license under this chapter. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-2
  • Nursys: means an integrated process for collecting, storing, and sharing information on nurse licensure and enforcement activities related to nurse licensure laws that is administered by a nonprofit organization composed of and controlled by licensing boards. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 457-2