For RN licensure:
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- All RN applicants are required to have graduated from a program that is nationally nursing accredited
For PN licensure:
- Must graduate from a board-approved program
- All PN applicants are required to have graduated from a program that is nationally nursing accredited
- Requirements: Article 2, Sec. 08.68.170.
For APRN licensure:
- Requirements
- An applicant for initial authorization to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse as defined in AS 08.68.850 (1) and 12 AAC 44.400 (1) must have satisfactorily completed (A) a formal accredited graduate educational course of study in nursing that:
- (i) is a minimum of one academic year in length,
- (ii) prepares registered nurses to perform an expanded role in the delivery of health care;
- (iii) includes a combination of classroom instruction and a minimum of 500 separate, non-duplicated hours of supervised clinical practice,
- (iv) If completed on or after January 1, 1998 has distinct course offerings of three graduate credits or more in advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacotherapeutics, and advanced physical assessment.
- (v) is evidenced by an official transcript or other official documentation received directly from a graduate program accredited by a nursing accrediting body that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education or that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or its successor organization
- REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES – 12 AAC 44.460
- Submit a completed application for preceptorship registration and pay the required application fee.
- Verification of a current license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse by this state or another state licensing jurisdiction.
- Documented evidence of current enrollment in an advance practice registered nurse program. (In-progress transcripts are acceptable or written verification on college stationery sent directly from the nursing program director.)
- Documented evidence of a preceptorship arrangement to be approved by the board. Submit a copy of preceptorship agreement between the school and facility and the applicant and preceptor.
- The preceptor must hold an active license or privilege to practice as an APRN or physician that is not encumbered and practice in a comparable practice focus. The preceptor must function as a supervisor and teacher and evaluate the individual’s performance in the clinical.
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