Alaska Board of Nursing The mission of the Alaska Board of Nursing is to actively promote and protect the health of the citizens of Alaska through governance of the practice of nursing. The Board adopts regulations to carry out the laws governing the practice of Nursing and the work of Nurse Aides in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary action against people who violate the licensing laws. The Board meets four times a year and offers a public comment period at each meeting. Important Information Are you selling CBD or hemp products? If so, please read this announcement from the Division of Agriculture for more information to ensure your business is registered and that the products you are selling are compliant with Alaska law. Questions? Please contact the Division of Agriculture. See the FAQ for more details. We encourage you to review and use the various options presented on this website. Public Notice: Notice of Adopted and Filed Regulations of the Alaska Board of Nursing On February 5-6, 2025, the Board of Nursing adopted regulations in Title 12, Chapter 44 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulations concern updating the Nurse Aide Competency evaluation. The regulations were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on April 8, 2025, and are effective on May 8, 2025. Please click HERE to see the filed version of the regulations. The regulation changes will first appear in Register 254, July 2025 of the Alaska Administrative Code. Public Notice: Notice of Adopted and Filed Regulations of the Alaska Board of Nursing On February 5-6, 2025, the Board of Nursing adopted regulations in Title 12, Chapter 44 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulations concern applications for licensure and certification, classroom curriculum, delegation authority, and definitions. The regulations were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on April 8, 2025, and are effective on May 8, 2025. Please click HERE to see the filed version of the regulations. The regulation changes will first appear in Register 254, July 2025 of the Alaska Administrative Code. Processing Times If you have applied for licensure, please check the MY LICENSE online portal for real-time updates on the progress of your application. You can expect an update regarding the status of the initial application within 4-6 weeks. If you are then asked to provide additional documentation, it may take an additional 4-6 weeks to review. Answers to most other questions can be located using the links on the right-hand side of the page. If you are unable to find answers to your questions, please email BoardOfNursing@Alaska.Gov. Thank you for your patience while we attend to these priorities, and we will respond to your inquiry within four business days. Medical Spa Services Work Group Six licensing boards have convened a work group to review the regulation of “medical spa services” such as IV hydration, advanced esthetics, Botox administration, and other related procedures. Please visit the Medical Spa Services Work Group web page for additional information. Board of Nursing Discipline Database: The Board of Nursing Disciplinary Actions are now available to view online! Board of Nursing Advisory Opinions and Policies: The Board of Nursing Advisory Opinions and Policies are now available to view online! Board of Nursing Listserv Now Available! Subscribe to the Alaska Board of Nursing electronic mailing list and receive: Board Meeting Agendas Meeting Minutes Notice of Proposed Changes to Regulations You may cancel your subscription at any time. You are subscribing to a group email for informal communications. Subscribe Now