[hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”aboveTheFold” /]If you are interested in becoming a nurse in Alaska, you will need to apply through their state board of registered nursing. The Board is the state governmental agency that is responsible for implementing and enforcing all of the laws pertaining to nurse education, licensure, practice and discipline. You must apply through the [hen-ui-link href=”http://commerce.state.ak.us/dnn/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing.aspx”]Alaska Board of Nursing[/hen-ui-link]. Multiple options exist.[hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″ class=”text-secondary”]ENTRY LEVEL PRACTICE NURSES[hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-timeline] [hen-ui-timeline-item title=”COMPLETE AN LPN (LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE) DIPLOMA PROGRAM” index=”1″] [hen-ui-timeline-item-description index=”1″ is-last=”false”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]During this program, you will gain patient care techniques and clinical care. It will allow you to sit the NCLEX-PN examination, which is a national examination. See [hen-ui-link href=”/resources//nclex/things-to-know-about-the-nclex-exam/”]6 Things to Know About the NCLEX Examination[/hen-ui-link] and [hen-ui-link href=”/resources//nclex/how-to-master-nclex-style-test-questions/”]How to Master NCLEX-Style Test Questions[/hen-ui-link].[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-timeline-item-description] [/hen-ui-timeline-item] [hen-ui-timeline-item title=”COMPLETE EITHER AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE OR A BACHELOR DEGREE IN NURSING, WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO BECOME A REGISTERED NURSE” index=”2″] [hen-ui-timeline-item-description index=”2″ is-last=”false”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]These two options have similar prerequisites. During the first year of studying, you will complete between 15 and 30 hours of core courses like statistics, math, psychology and physiology. These core courses will allow you to be accepted in a nursing college. Choosing the bachelors option will give you more advanced skills and knowledge and allows for greater job opportunities. Both degrees will allow you to sit the NCLEX-RN examination. Some 90% of students have a pass grade on these degrees.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-timeline-item-description] [/hen-ui-timeline-item] [hen-ui-timeline-item title=”ONCE YOU PASS YOUR NCLEX-PN OR NCLEX-RN EXAMINATION, YOU CAN BECOME LICENSED THROUGH THE ALASKA BOARD OF NURSING” index=”3″] [hen-ui-timeline-item-description index=”3″ is-last=”true”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The LPN will take the[hen-ui-link href=”/resources//nclex/guide/”] NCLEX[/hen-ui-link]-PN examination while the RN will have to take the [hen-ui-link href=”/resources//nclex/how-to-master-nclex-style-test-questions/”]NCLEX-RN examination[/hen-ui-link].[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-timeline-item-description] [/hen-ui-timeline-item][/hen-ui-timeline] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card]The program must be at least a year in length full time.[/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]At least 500 hours of clinical practice must be included.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]At least 3 credits must be offered in advanced pharmacotherapeutics, advanced pathophysiology and advanced physical assessment.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-flex direction=”column” gap=”xxs”] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h4″]ANPs, NURSE-MIDWIVES AND CRNAs CAN ALL APPLY FOR PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]For an ANP, at least 15 contact hours must be completed in clinical management and advanced pharmacology of drug therapy during the two years before applying for authorizations. Additionally, they must gain a year of working experience in prescribing and administering legend drugs while being supervised. This secondary requirement is not in place for CRNAs.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-flex direction=”column” gap=”xxs”] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h4″]CHOOSE SPECIALIZATION[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]As an ANP, you can work as a [hen-ui-link href=”/nurse-practitioner/how-to-become-a-np/”]nurse practitioner[/hen-ui-link] or a nurse midwife, or you can choose both. However, you have to specialize in a population target area as well, which can be adult, acute care/emergency care, [hen-ui-link href=”/careers/geriatric-nurse/”]geriatric[/hen-ui-link], family, pediatric, neonatal, family psychiatric/mental health, womens health or adult psychiatric mental health.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-flex direction=”column” gap=”xxs”] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h4″]FOR THOSE NURSE PRACTITIONERS WHO HAVE GAINED THEIR EDUCATION OUT OF STATE, OR WHO HAVE NOT YET COMPLETED THE REQUIRED CLINICAL HOURS, A PRECEPTORSHIP MAY BE NEEDED[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]For this, you must complete the [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/nur4253.pdf”]Advanced Nurse Practitioner Preceptorship Registration[/hen-ui-link], with associated fees.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-heading variant=”h4″]BECOME NATIONALLY CERTIFIED THROUGH A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION ORGANIZATION[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]You will also need to complete continuous education as set out by the organization through which you are certified. The following organizations are recognized in Alaska: The [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.nursecredentialing.org/”]ANCC[/hen-ui-link] (American Nurses Credentialing Center), who recognize Adult Nurse Practitioners, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner (GNP), Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner PNP) and the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).[/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.aanpcert.org/ptistore/control/index”]AANP (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners)[/hen-ui-link], which recognizes the Adult Nurse Practitioner and the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.aacn.org/DM/MainPages/AACNHomePage.aspx?pageid=1″]AACN Certification Corporation (American Association of Critical Care Nurses)[/hen-ui-link], which recognizes the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.nccwebsite.org/”]NCC (National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties)[/hen-ui-link], which recognizes the Women Health Care Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) and the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP).[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.pncb.org/ptistore/control/index”]National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses (NCBPNP/N)[/hen-ui-link], which recognizes the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP).[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.nbcrnacpc.com/Pages/default.aspx”]National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)[/hen-ui-link], which recognizes the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.amcbmidwife.org/”]American Midwifery Certification Board[/hen-ui-link], which recognizes the Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM).[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-flex direction=”column” gap=”xxs”] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h4″]GAIN YOUR ADVANCED PRACTICE AUTHORIZATION[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-text-stack gap=”xs”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]For this, you will need your social security number. As an ANP, you will need to complete the [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/nur4028.pdf”]Advanced Nurse Practitioner Application[/hen-ui-link] with all supporting documentation. You must also indicate whether you want prescriptive authority, which requires a [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/nur4028d.pdf”]further application form[/hen-ui-link].[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]As a registered nurse anesthetist, you will need to complete the [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/nur4029.pdf”]relevant form[/hen-ui-link] and include all necessary documentation.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-text-stack] [/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-flex direction=”column” gap=”xxs”] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h4″]RENEW YOUR AUTHORIZATION[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-text-stack gap=”xs”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]This is done [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/nur0081.pdf”]every two years[/hen-ui-link] on the 30th of November of an even numbered year. You will receive a reminder for this. Your [hen-ui-link href=”http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/nur0080.pdf”]RN license[/hen-ui-link] will expire at the same time and must be renewed first. You must also include continuous education to maintain your prescriptive authority. The national agency you are certified with is likely to have additional continuous education requirements. Additionally, you must maintain the continuous education requirements for your RN license, which are 30 per renewal cycle, 20 of which must be approved by a recognized institution.[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”http://commerce.state.ak.us/dnn/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing.aspx”]Alaska Board of Nursing[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Juneau Mailing Address:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]P.O. Box 110806[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Juneau, AK 99811-0806[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Physical Address:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]333 Willoughby Avenue[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]9th Floor[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Juneau, AK 99801-1770[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Phone Numbers[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Main Phone: (907) 465-2550[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]FAX: (907) 465-2974[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Anchorage Mailing/Physical Address:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]550 West Seventh Avenue[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Suite 1500[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Anchorage, AK 99501-3567[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Phone Numbers:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Main Phone: (907) 269-8160[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]FAX: (907) 269-8156[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-text-stack] [/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card] 
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ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES[/hen-ui-heading]In Alaska, 3 types of specializations exist for advanced practice nurses. These are:[hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANP)[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Nurse Midwives (who is also an ANP)[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″]The stages to become licensed to practice are:[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-list variant=”ordered” bullet-style=”check”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-heading variant=”h4″]GAIN A GRADUATE DEGREE IN YOUR CHOSEN SPECIALTY[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The program must be recognized by the Board and accredited by an institution that is recognized by the [hen-ui-link href=”http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx?6d6f64653d31267264743d332f372f3230313220333a35383a343020504d”]U.S. Department of Education[/hen-ui-link].Depending on your chosen specialization, there are a number of requirements. For APNs and Nurse Midwives, these are:
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