(a) The board may issue a license by endorsement to practice as a registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nurse, whichever is appropriate, to an applicant who has worked as a nurse within the past five years if the applicant is licensed as a registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nurse under the laws of another state if, in the opinion of the board, the applicant meets the qualifications required for licensing in the state and meets the requirements of AS 08.68.170.
(b) The board may issue a license by endorsement to practice as a registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nurse, whichever is appropriate, to an applicant who has not worked as a nurse within the past five years if the applicant meets the requirements of (a) of this section and
(1) meets the continuing competency requirements of the board; or
(2) completes a course of study approved by the board.
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.