Before a license can be renewed, registered and practical nurse licensees must complete two of the following methods for maintaining continuing competency (Article 6 of 12 AAC).
 (a) 30 contact hours of continuing education prescribed under 12 AAC 44.610
  (b) 30 hours of participation in professional activities prescribed under 12 AAC 44.620
  (c) 320 hours of employment prescribed under 12 AAC 44.630
In lieu of meeting the above requirements, licensees may qualify for alternative methods of continuing competency pursuant 12 AAC 44.640.

Alaska Board of Nursing
Dept. of Commercial and Economical Development
Division of Occupational Licensing
3601 C Street, # 722
Anchorage, AK 99503
Telephone: (907) 269-8161
Fax: (907) 269-8156

license@commerce.state.ak.us
Alaska Board of Nursing Web Site