An employer may not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against a nurse employed by the employer regarding the nurse's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment for the nurse's refusal to perform a task involving nursing care delegated to the nurse by the nurse's superior if
(1) the nurse alleges that the task was improperly delegated;
(2) the nurse reports the attempted improper delegation to the board within 24 hours after the attempted delegation was made; and
(3) the board finds that the task was improperly delegated.
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.