Alaska State Board of Nursing License Renewal: 3 Steps

Majestic mountains meet vast wilderness in Alaska, where the spirit of adventure runs deep. Even the state’s name signifies majesty — it comes from the Aleut word Alyeska, or “great land.” Alaska is a draw for outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, and folks who don’t mind two months of darkness every year. And with 19 national parks, there are plenty of wild areas to get lost (but hopefully not too lost) in the last frontier.

Alaska’s population of more than 700,000 is mostly concentrated in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks. Nurses are essential in this state, where their work keeps Alaskans and travelers healthy. If you’re nearing your Alaska State Board of Nursing license renewal, you’ll need to stay on top of the requirements to continue working. We’ve compiled a list of nursing facts in the state, as well as the three-step process to renew your Alaska nursing license.

To learn more about general nursing information in this state, explore our article on the Alaska Nurse Practice Act.

Alaska Nursing Facts

Is Alaska part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)?

No, compact licenses are not valid for practice in Alaska, but there is pending NLC legislation. For information about licensure in other states, check out our state guide for nursing license renewals.

How much do nurses in Alaska earn?

• The average CNA salary in Alaska is $47,080 per year.
• The average LPN salary in Alaska is $74,260 per year.
• The average RN salary in Alaska is $109,210 per year.
• The average APRN salary in Alaska is $126,170 per year.

How can I contact the Alaska Board of Nursing?

Contact the board through one of the methods below:

Alaska Board of Nursing Email: BoardofNursing@alaska.gov

Alaska Board of Nursing Phone Number: 907-269-8160

Alaska Board of Nursing Records and Licensing Supervisor: 907-269-8892

Website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/professionallicensing/boardofnursing.aspx

Alaska Board of Nursing Address:

550 West Seventh Avenue, Suite 1500
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3567

Alaska State Board of Nursing License Renewal: 3 Steps

Follow the steps below to renew your Alaska nursing license. If you have an out-of-state license, you’ll need to fill out the license by endorsement forms and pay the fees. You’ll get a temporary license, which you can practice under for six months, after which you should have received your Alaska nursing license.

Step 1: Determine Your Renewal Deadline

RNs, LPNs, and APRNs renew their licenses every two years through the Alaska Board of Nursing, and CNAs renew their registry status every two years. See the renewal deadline that corresponds with your license below:

• CNAs: March 31 of even-numbered years
• RNs and APRNs: November 30 of even-numbered years
• LPNs: September 30 of even-numbered years

You’ll be able to renew at least two months before your license expires, and you should get a renewal notice in the mail. In Alaska, there is no grace period for license renewals, so the Board recommends renewing as early as possible within your renewal window.

Step 2: Complete Your Renewal Requirements

LPNs, RNs, and APRNs must complete the following requirements to be eligible for renewal in the state of Alaska:

• 30 contact hours of continuing competency, as certified by the ANCC, ANA, AMA, or advanced practice certifying body
• 30 hours of uncompensated professional activities
• At least 320 hours of employment under your current license

Alaska issues random audits for continuing competency. If you’re audited, you’ll need to submit proof of your competency completion within 30 days.

If you’re a CNA renewing your registry status in Alaska, your renewal requirements will depend on when your registry status was originally issued. See the renewal requirements below:

• 24 continuing competency hours
• 160 work hours as a CNA

If you’re a CNA, RN, LPN, or APRN looking for ways to complete your continuing education, check out the courses and classes offered by IntelyEdu. We’re ANCC-certified so you can apply our contact hours to your Alaska State Board of Nursing license renewal.

Step 3: Renew Your Alaska Nursing License Online

Once you receive a renewal notice from the board, you can begin your license renewal online. Log in or create a MyAlaska account, and go to the MY LICENSE homepage. Select the “Renew License” button, and complete the forms for your renewal. You’ll need to pay a fee depending on your license:

• LPNs and RNs: $215
• APRN: $100
• CNA: $100

Once you’ve completed the renewal process, you’ll no longer get a hard copy in the mail. Instead, once your renewal is processed you’ll be able to find it at your MY LICENSE account.

Great Areas in Alaska for Nursing Jobs

Whether you’re a CNA, LPN, RN, or NP, Alaska has jobs for you. See these top cities for nursing jobs:

• Anchorage
• Juneau
• Fairbanks
• Sitka

Find Nursing Jobs in Alaska

Now that you’ve finished your Alaska State Board of Nursing license renewal, why not check out new job opportunities in the last frontier? Search our job board of nursing jobs in Alaska.