Establishes Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers in Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui for NCLEX testing.

The bill aims to alleviate the burden on newly graduated nursing students by establishing Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers in Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Currently, there is only one location on Oahu for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) administered by Pearson Education, Inc. The Department of Health is tasked with identifying suitable facilities in each county, equipping them with necessary technical and facility requirements, and submitting applications to Pearson Education, Inc. for authorization.

Establishes Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers in Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui for NCLEX testing.

The bill aims to alleviate the burden on newly graduated nursing students by establishing Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers in Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Currently, there is only one location on Oahu for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) administered by Pearson Education, Inc. The Department of Health is tasked with identifying suitable facilities in each county, equipping them with necessary technical and facility requirements, and submitting applications to Pearson Education, Inc. for authorization.