Obtaining Your Alaska Nursing License

ALASKA BOARD OF NURSING

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550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1500
Anchorage, AK
Phn:  907-269-8161 Fx:   907-269-8196

http://commerce.alaska.gov/dnn/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing.aspx

LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT

Processing Fees 

 

Temp License Processing

Application

$275.00

3-4 weeks – valid for 6 months (must not have any prior convictions OR disciplinary actions)

Temp Permit Fee

$50.00

 

Documents Needed

Temp

Perm

Completed application - Notarized

Yes

Yes

2X2 Photo taken within 6 months

Yes

Yes

Verification of current active license

Yes

Yes

Verification of original state license             

No

Yes

One fingerprint card

Yes

Yes

Verification of employment – 320 hours within 2 years

Yes

Yes

Certified true copy of current license is required to obtain a temp permit – Notary must write “I certify this to be a true copy of the original document”

*Temporary permits are issued while other required docs are in process of receiving a permanent license.  Additional necessary steps to receive a permanent license MUST also be initiated.

LICENSE RENEWAL

Processing Fees

 

Renewal License Processing

Timely – renewal before or on expiration date

Renew online

Reinstatement

$325.00

Approx 4-6 weeks

Additional Info

Reinstatements:

Completed notarized application with 2X2 photo
Must complete the Alaska and FBI background check if license is lapsed more than 1 year
Verification of licensure of all licenses held

Proof of completion of 2 of the following:

320 hours of nursing employment
30 contact hours of continuing education in nursing
30 hours of uncompensated professional activities in nursing

Verify an AK license

http://commerce.alaska.gov/occ/OccSearch/main.cfm

NOTE:  Mailing address to send application/docs may be different than the physical address