Alaska is one of those other States with a variety of requirements!
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Alaska State Board of Nursing
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1500
Anchorage, AK
Phone: 907-269-8161
License by Endorsement
| ASSOCIATED FEES | |
| Application | $275 |
| Temporary Permit Fee | $50 |
License Renewal
| ASSOCIATED FEES | PROCESS | |
| Timely – Renewal Before or On Expiration Date | Renew Online | |
| Reinstatement | $325 | About 4-6 Weeks |
Temporary License Processing
It takes approximately 3-4 weeks to receive a temporary license in Alaska after all documents have been received and the license will last for up to 6 months (must not have any prior convictions or disciplinary action to obtain).
| NECESSARY DOCUMENTS | TEMPORARY | PERMANENT |
| Completed Application – Notarized | Yes | Yes |
| Proof/Verification of Original State license | No | Yes |
| Proof/Copy of Current License | Yes | Yes |
| Completed Fingerprint Card | Yes | Yes |
| Verification of Employment – 320 Hours within Past 2 Years | Yes | Yes |
| 2×2 Photo Taken in the Last 6 Months | Yes | Yes |
**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 in the process of being received and is used in the meantime before a permanent license is obtained. There are additional steps that MUST be completed to receive a permanent license.
Additional Information
**Reinstatement’s:
- Notarized application with a 2×2 photo
- Nurses must complete both the Alaska and FBI background checks if their license has been 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
**Be sure to check address for proper mailing address when sending in applications as it may differ from the physical address provided.