Title 08, Business and Professions

(a) An applicant for a license to practice registered nursing shall submit to the board, on forms and in the manner prescribed by the board, written evidence, verified by oath, that the applicant has successfully completed a registered nurse education program accredited by a nati…

(a) An applicant for a license to practice (1) registered or practical nursing shall pass a registered nursing or practical nursing licensing examination as prescribed by the board; (2) advanced practice registered nursing shall pass an advanced practice registered nursing certif…

(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 pr…

(a) The board may issue a temporary permit, nonrenewable and valid for a period not exceeding six months, to an applicant for a license by endorsement if the applicant (1) submits proof satisfactory to the board that the applicant is currently licensed in another state under AS 0…

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development shall set fees under AS 08.01.065 for each of the following: (1) registered nursing: (A) application; (B) license by examination; (C) license by endorsement; (D) license renewal; (E) temporary permit; (2) practical n…

(a) A person licensed to practice registered nursing in the state may use the title “registered nurse” and the abbreviation “R.N”. (b) A person licensed to practice practical nursing in the state may use the title “licensed practical nurse” and the abbreviation “L.P.N.” (c) [Repe…

(a) A lapsed license may be reinstated if it has not remained lapsed for more than five years by payment of the license fees for the current renewal period and the penalty fee. The board, by regulation, shall establish continuing competency and criminal background check requireme…

A practical nurse shall work under the supervision of a licensed registered or advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed physician, a licensed physician assistant, or a licensed dentist.

The board may deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a person who (1) has obtained or attempted to obtain a license to practice nursing by fraud or deceit; (2) has been convicted of a felony or other crime if the felony or other crime is substantially related to the qualificatio…

(a) The board may take the following disciplinary actions singly or in combination: (1) permanently revoke a license or permit to practice; (2) suspend a license for a stated period of time; (3) censure a licensee; (4) issue a letter of reprimand; (5) impose limitations or condit…

A license to practice nursing may not be renewed unless the nurse has complied with continuing competence requirements established by the board by regulation. The board shall adopt regulations for renewal of a license of an advanced practice registered nurse. The regulations must…

(a) An employer of a nurse licensed under this chapter or a nurse aide certified under this chapter practicing within the scope of that license or certification that discharges or suspends a nurse or nurse aide or conditions or restricts the practice of a nurse or nurse aide shal…

A person who, in good faith, reports information to the board relating to alleged incidents of incompetent, unprofessional, or unlawful conduct of a nurse licensed under this chapter, a nurse aide certified under this chapter, or an employer of a nurse licensed under this chapter…

An employer may not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against a nurse employed by the employer regarding the nurse's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment for the nurse's refusal to perform a task involving nursing care delegated to t…

A person, institution, or agency may not conduct a nursing education program that prepares persons for examination or licensing unless the program is approved by the board. A program may be approved by the board only if it is established through an approved postsecondary educatio…

An institution desiring to conduct a nursing education program to prepare registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nurses shall apply to the board and submit evidence that it is prepared to (1) carry out the curriculum approved by the board for registered nursing, a…

The board shall prepare, maintain, and from time to time publish a list of approved nursing education programs in the state.

(a) The board or the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, as designated by the board, shall issue certification as a nurse aide to qualified applicants. The board, after consultation with affected agencies, may adopt regulations regarding the certification…

(a) A person may not use the title “certified nurse aide” or the abbreviation “C.N.A.” unless the person is certified under this chapter. (b) A person who knowingly violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. In this subsection, “knowingly” has the meaning given in …

(a) The board shall maintain a registry of certified nurse aides. At a minimum, this registry must include the information required under federal regulations that are applicable to nurse aides found to have committed abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property in connection w…

The board may deny a certification to, or impose a disciplinary sanction authorized under AS 08.01.075 against, a person who (1) has obtained or attempted to obtain certification as a nurse aide by fraud, deceit, or intentional misrepresentation; (2) has been convicted of a crime…

A person who, in good faith, reports information to the board relating to alleged incidents of incompetent, unprofessional, or unlawful conduct of a certified nurse aide is not liable in a civil action for damages resulting from the reporting of the information.

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development shall set fees under AS 08.01.065 for certified nurse aides for each of the following: (1) application; (2) examination; (3) certification; and (4) renewal of certification.

(a) It is a class B misdemeanor for a person to (1) practice nursing under a diploma, license, or record that is unlawfully obtained, signed, or issued; (2) practice or offer to practice nursing without a license, unless the person is practicing within the scope of a delegation p…

The practice of registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nursing for compensation by a person who is not licensed, or whose license is suspended, or revoked, or expired, is declared to be inimical to the public welfare and to constitute a public nuisance.

The board may apply for an injunction in a competent court to enjoin a person not licensed or whose license is suspended or revoked or expired from practicing registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nursing. The court may issue a temporary injunction enjoining the …

If it is established that the defendant has been or is practicing registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nursing without a license or has been or is practicing nursing after the defendant's license has been suspended or revoked, or has expired, the court may enjoi…

If a person violates an injunction issued under this section, the person may be punished for contempt of court. The injunction proceeding is in addition to other penalties and remedies provided in this chapter.

(a) A registered nurse licensed under this chapter may make a determination and pronouncement of death of a person under the following circumstances: (1) an attending physician, an attending advanced practice registered nurse, or an attending physician assistant has documented in…

(a) An advanced practice registered nurse may not issue (1) an initial prescription for an opioid that exceeds a seven-day supply to an adult patient for outpatient use; (2) a prescription for an opioid that exceeds a seven-day supply to a minor; at the time an advanced practice …

(a) The board may not impose disciplinary sanctions on an advanced practice registered nurse for rendering a diagnosis, providing treatment, or prescribing, dispensing, or administering a prescription drug that is not a controlled substance to a person without conducting a physic…

(a) This chapter does not apply to (1) a qualified nurse licensed in another state employed by the United States government or a bureau, or agency, or division of the United States government while in the discharge of official duties; (2) nursing service given temporarily in the …

A registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nurse licensed under this chapter may delegate nursing duties to other persons, including unlicensed assistive personnel, under regulations adopted by the board. A person to whom the nursing duties are delegated may perform…

In this chapter, (1) “advanced practice registered nurse” means a registered nurse licensed to practice in the state who, because of specialized education and experience, is certified to perform acts of medical diagnosis and the prescription and dispensing of medical, therapeutic…

(a) The department shall (1) adopt standards for licensing nursing home administrators to ensure that licensees have knowledge and experience in health care and institutional administration necessary for competent administrators, and update the standards when necessary; (2) exami…

Only a licensed nursing home administrator may manage, supervise, or be generally in charge of a nursing home. The care provided by a nursing home or a licensed hospital providing nursing home care through the use of skilled nursing beds or intermediate care beds shall be supervi…

Applicants shall file applications with the department on forms provided by the department. Information requested on the forms shall be given under oath.

(a) The department shall license applicants who pass the written examination administered by the department and meet the standards established by the department under AS 08.70.050. (b) The department may issue a license without examination to a person holding a current license as…

The purpose of the examination is to test the applicant's knowledge of the health and safety standards of the state and the applicant's experience in the practice of health care. The department shall determine the content, scope, format, and grading procedure. Examinations shall …

(a) A provisional license may be granted without examination to a person who meets the standards adopted by the department under AS 08.70.050 and who is needed to fill a vacancy in an administrative position. (b) A provisional license is valid for six months and is nonrenewable.…

(a) [Repealed, § 16 ch 141 SLA 1980.] (b) [Repealed, § 49 ch 94 SLA 1987.] (c) A person whose license has expired for a period of 24 months or more shall apply for a license in the same manner as an applicant who has not been licensed before.

The department shall set fees under AS 08.01.065 for examination and investigation of persons applying for a license, initial license, and license renewal.

The department may impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized for boards under AS 08.01.075 or otherwise authorized for the department under AS 08.01 when it finds that a licensee (1) secured a license through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation; (2) engaged in dece…

A person convicted of violating a provision of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

Nothing in this chapter or the regulations under this chapter is to be construed as requiring a person who applies for a license as administrator of a facility operated by a religious organization relying on spiritual means alone for healing to have skills in medical techniques o…