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1. Mail in your completed, signed, and notarized application for Licensure by Endorsement
2. Pay the associated fees
3. Fingerprint & background reports:
4. Mail in a certified true copy of your current license in another state
5. Complete the Employment Verification form (p. 7 of application) providing proof of at least 320 hours of employment in a nursing capacity within the two years
Now you must complete steps 5 & 6 before your temporary license expires in order to receive your permanent license.
1. Complete an application online or submit a completed signed and notarized application for Licensure by Endorsement
2. Pay the associated fees
* Check or money order made payable to the State of Alaska
3. Fingerprint & background reports
4. Complete the Employment Verification form (p. 7 of application) providing proof of at least 320 hours of employment in a nursing capacity within the two years
5. Verification of licensure from the state or Canadian province where you received initial licensure AND the state or Canadian province where you hold a current license
6. Verification of passing one of the following English proficiency examinations (if applicable)
If you graduated from a pre-licensure nursing program that was not taught with English as the primary language, you must provide verification of passing one of the following English proficiency examinations with the following minimum scores:
Renewal of your license occurs every 2 years
Continued competency requirement - must complete 2 of the following methods:
*Registered Nurses who receive their original license on or after December 1 of odd-numbered years are not required to provide proof of continuing competency for their first renewal.
*Licensees are subject to a random mandatory audit of continuing competency. If you are selected for the audit, you will be notified in writing and given 30 days to submit proof of continuing competency claimed for the concluding licensing period.