Alaska Licensure & Registration Info

The Alaska Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in Alaska must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. Alaska is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Select license type you’re applying for:

Registered Nurse

Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required by Alaska for Registered Nurse Initial Licensure

OR

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES

Notes

Registered Nurse

Endorsement

Service(s) Required by Alaska for Registered Nurse Endorsement

OR

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Not Required

Notes

Licensed Practical Nurse

Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required by Alaska for LPN Initial Licensure

OR

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to TruMerit for CES

Notes

Licensed Practical Nurse

Endorsement

Service(s) Required by Alaska for LPN Endorsement

OR

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Not Required

Notes