How to Acquire Your Alaska Nursing License
License by Endorsement
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Application | $275 |
Temporary Permit | $50 |
License Renewal
ASSOCIATED FEES | |
Timely | Online Renewal |
Reinstatement | $325 |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 3-4 weeks to receive a temporary license in Alaska after all documents have been received. License will last up to 6 months (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
Completed Online Application – Notarized | Yes | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
Proof/Verification of Current License | Yes | Yes |
Verification of Employment – 320 Hours within Past 2 Years | Yes | Yes |
2×2 Photo Taken in Last 6 Months | Yes | Yes |
Completed Fingerprint Card | Yes | Yes |
Temporary licenses are only issued while other required documents are being processed. There are additional steps that must be completed to receive a permanent license.
Additional Information
A certified and real copy of current nursing license is required to obtain a temporary permit – Notary must write “I certify this to be a true copy of the original document” on said document to be accepted by the board.
Temporary licenses are only issued while other required documents are being processed. There are additional steps that must be completed to receive a permanent license.
Reinstatements:
- Notarized application with a 2×2 photo
- Nurses must complete both the Alaska and FBI background checks if their license has lapsed for longer than 1 year
- Verification of licensure of all licenses held
Nurses are required to provide proof of completion for two if the following:
- 320 hours of nursing employment
- 30 CE contact hours
- 30 hours of uncompensated professional nursing activities
Check for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.
Contact Information & Mailing Address
Alaska State Board of Nursing
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1500
Anchorage, AK
Phone: 907-269-8161