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Alaska Board of Nursing · 2-year renewal cycle · Last verified 2026-02-05
| Renewal Cycle | Every 2 years |
| Total CE Hours (RN) | 30 contact hours |
| Renewal Fee (RN) | $200 |
| Compact State (NLC) | No |
| License Types | RN, APRN, LPN, CNA |
Alaska requires nurses to meet a flexible continuing competency standard by completing two of three options every two years: 30 contact hours of CE, 320 hours of nursing employment, or 30 hours of professional volunteer activities. RN and APRN licenses expire on November 30 of even-numbered years, while LPN licenses expire on September 30 of even-numbered years. Alaska is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so nurses must hold an Alaska-specific license to practice in the state. The renewal fee is $200 for RNs and LPNs and $100 for APRNs.
This data is verified against the Alaska Board of Nursing — last checked 2026-02-05. If anything looks off, let me know.
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RN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $200
APRN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $100
LPN
30
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $200
CNA
24
hours / 2 years
Renewal fee: $100
| Category | Hours | Required | License Types | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Competency (Two of Three Options) | 30 | Required | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | Nurses must complete two of the following three options every two years: (1) 30 contact hours of approved continuing education, (2) 320 hours of nursing employment, or (3) 30 hours of uncompensated professional activities or volunteer work. |
| Contact Hours Option | 30 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 30 contact hours of continuing education from an ANCC-accredited provider or approved by another state Board of Nursing. |
| Nursing Employment Option | 0 | Optional | RNLPNCNA | 320 hours of employment as an RN or LPN during the renewal period as an alternative to one of the CE requirements. |
| Professional Activities Option | 30 | Optional | RNLPNAPRNFNPCRNACNMPMHNPCNA | 30 hours of participation in uncompensated professional activities during the renewal period. |
Approved CE Providers
Late Renewal Fees
Reinstatement Fees
First-Time Licensee Exemption
New licensees are exempt from CE requirements for the first renewal period
CE Audit Information
State board may conduct random CE audits. Retain all CE certificates for at least 4 years.
Alaska Board of Nursing
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofNursing.aspxAlways confirm requirements directly with the Alaska Board of Nursing before making decisions about your license renewal.
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