Haw. Rev. Stat. § 304A-3301
As used in this subpart, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Approved course of study" means a course of study that leads to enrollment in a graduate nursing program approved by the state board of nursing or a course of study in a graduate nursing program approved by the state board of nursing.
"Approved educational institution" means a public post-secondary educational institution located in this State that has been accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency that is listed by the United States Secretary of Education.
"Program" means the nursing scholars program.
"Student" means any individual domiciled in this State who attends or is about to attend a post-secondary educational institution located in this State leading to a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and who intends to teach in a nursing program in Hawaii designed to prepare students for licensure as registered nurses.
"Work requirement" means teaching at a school of nursing located in Hawaii after receiving a master's degree or doctoral degree in nursing.
HRS § 304A-3301