Alaska Administrative Code
Title 12 - Professional Regulations
Part 1 - Boards and Commissions Subject to Centralized Licensing
Chapter 44 - Board of Nursing
Article 6 - Continuing Competency
12 AAC 44.640 - Alternative methods for continuing competency requirements

Universal Citation: 12 AK Admin Code 44.640

Current through February 24, 2025

A nurse may meet continuing competency requirements without meeting the requirements of 12 AAC 44.610 - 12 AAC 44.630 by documenting that after the last renewal date, the nurse has

(1) completed a nursing refresher course approved by the board; or

(2) attained a degree or certificate in nursing, or made progress toward one, beyond the education requirements for the nurse's original license by successfully completing at least six academic credits in courses required for the degree or certificate; or

(3) successfully completed the National Council Licensing Examination.

Authority:AS 08.68.100

AS 08.68.276

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