Section 08.68.200. License by endorsement.

   (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.

Authorities

8.68.210

Notes

Recent Bills that will modify this

SB 53 ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES

Implemented As

12 AAC 44.305
12 AAC 44.310
12 AAC 44.320
12 AAC 44.321

References

12 AAC 44.310
AS 8.68.210 .210">Sec. 08.68.210. Temporary permits.

History

(Sec. 11 ch 90 SLA 1957; am Sec. 1 ch 37 SLA 1970; am Sec. 4 ch 129 SLA 1974; am Sec. 10 ch 14 SLA 1982; am Sec. 4 ch 55 SLA 1987; am Sec. 1, 2 ch 97 SLA 2002; am Sec. 7 ch 29 SLA 2014; am Sec. 9 ch 33 SLA 2016)