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Alaska

Full practice authority for APRNs. Alaska is NOT in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an Alaska RN by Endorsement is required. Fingerprints are FD-258 hard card only — no LiveScan.

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)Non-CompactFull practice

RN License

  1. 1
    Submit RN by Endorsement application via MyAlaska
    MyAlaska Professional Licensing
  2. 2
    Request Nursys verification from each state where you hold/held a license
    Nursys verification
  3. 3
    Complete FD-258 fingerprint card and mail to the Board

    Alaska does not accept LiveScan. Cards available at most police departments.

APRN Application — Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Apply for APRN authorization once the Alaska RN license is active.

  1. 1
    Hold active Alaska RN + current national certification
  2. 2
    Submit APRN Initial Application
    APRN application packet
  3. 3
    Send national certification verification directly from AANP/ANCC

Prescriptive Authority (separate application)

Prescriptive authority is a separate application. Choose Legend-only or combined Legend + Controlled Substance based on what you will prescribe.

  1. 1
    Submit Prescriptive Authority application

    Select Legend-only OR Legend + Controlled Substances.

    Prescriptive Authority forms
  2. 2
    Register with Alaska PDMP after CS authority is granted
    Alaska PDMP

Collaboration & Path to Autonomy

Full practice authority — no collaboration or supervision required.

Path to autonomous practice

Autonomous practice on day one of APRN licensure.

Renewal & CE

Cycle
Biennial — November 30 of odd years
CE hours
30 contact hours per cycle (APRN)
Deadline
November 30
Renewal fee
$100 APRN biennial
CE Broker
Not used

Official Forms

Board Contact

Alaska Board of Nursing
550 W 7th Ave, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 269-8161
nursing@alaska.gov
Open licensing portal

All Fees

Every cost across sections, plus universal lines (Nursys, transcripts, notary). DEA is shown only in the "with DEA" total.

ItemScopeAmount
RN Initial Application (nonrefundable)
rn$200.00
RN Initial License Fee (biennial)
rn$100.00
FD-258 fingerprint processing
rn$75.00
APRN Initial Application
aprn$100.00
APRN Initial License Fee (biennial)
aprn$100.00
Prescriptive Authority — Legend only
prescriptive$100.00
Prescriptive Authority — Legend + Controlled Substances (replaces Legend-only)
CS only$200.00
Renewal — $100 APRN biennial
renewal$0.00
Nursys license verification
Per destination state — one transaction
universal$30.00
Official transcripts (estimate)
Per institution — sent direct from school
universal$15.00
Notary (if needed)
Only if a form requires notarization
Notarize online with Proof →		universal$25.00
DEA registration (3-year)
One DEA covers every state where you prescribe controlled substances
DEA Diversion →		CS only$888.00
Total — without DEA$745.00
Total — with DEA (if prescribing controlled substances)$1,833.00

FYI / Tips

  • FD-258 hard-card fingerprints only — no electronic LiveScan accepted.
  • Not a compact state — every RN coming in needs endorsement.
  • Full practice authority means no collaborative agreement is ever required.