(a) An applicant for a license to practice
(1) registered or practical nursing shall pass a registered nursing or practical nursing licensing examination as prescribed by the board;
(2) advanced practice registered nursing shall pass an advanced practice registered nursing certification examination as prescribed by the board.
(b) If an applicant meets the qualifications set out in AS 08.68.170 for the license for which the applicant applied, the board shall issue a license to practice
(1) registered or practical nursing to an applicant who passes the licensing examination to practice registered or practical nursing; or
(2) advanced practice registered nursing to an applicant who passes the advanced practice registered nursing certification examination to practice advanced practice registered nursing.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 8. Business and Professions
Article 2. Examination and Licensing.
Sec. 08.68.160. License required.
Sec. 08.68.170. Qualifications of registered or practical nurse applicants.
Sec. 08.68.190. License by examination.
Sec. 08.68.200. License by endorsement.
Sec. 08.68.210. Temporary permits.
Sec. 08.68.230. Use of title and abbreviation.
Sec. 08.68.251. Lapsed licenses.
Sec. 08.68.265. Supervision of practical nurses.
Sec. 08.68.270. Grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation.
Sec. 08.68.275. Disciplinary sanctions.
Sec. 08.68.276. Continuing competence required.
Sec. 08.68.277. Duty of employers to report.
Sec. 08.68.278. Immunity for certain reports to the board.
Sec. 08.68.279. Whistleblower protection for nurses concerning delegated duties.