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Emergency Courtesy Certification Due to the COVID-19 emergency declared by the governor, the State Nursing Board has adopted regulations to allow for an Emergency Courtesy Certification, as well as modifying the CNA training requirements for individuals applying for license by examination. The regulation change aligns Alaska CNA training requirements with the federal requirements for 120 days, reducing the number of training hours from 140 to 75, and requires training programs to meet the federal training requirements. Nurse Aide Emergency Courtesy Certification, Online Application Nurse Aide Emergency Courtesy Certification, Paper Application #08-4835, New 09/23/2021 Nurse Aide by Examination - Temporary Certification by Emergency Waiver under 12 AAC 44.835(k), Paper Application #08-4834, Revised 09/23/2021 Public Notice: Notice of Proposed Regulations The Board of Nursing proposes to update various regulations relating to initial licensure requirements for APRNs, prescriptive authority, controlled substance prescriptive and dispensing authority, APRNs identification, and update CNA certification and renewal certification requirements. Proposed Regulation Changes Proposed Regulations Proposed Regulations FAQ Written comments deadline: 4:30 p.m. on November 1, 2021 Public Notice: Notice of Adoption of Emergency Regulations The Board of Nursing proposes to make permanent regulation changes made by emergency regulation regarding emergency courtesy certification and training program standards for certified nurse aide during an urgent situation or public health emergency. Proposed Regulation Changes Proposed Adopted Emergency Regulations Proposed Regulations FAQ Written comments deadline: 4:30 p.m. on October 13, 2021 Certification of nurse aides and maintenance of the nurse aide abuse registry are responsibilities of the Board of Nursing. The Board also makes final certification decisions and takes disciplinary action against nurse aides who violate the law. The Nurse Aide Registry Program is staffed by the Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing. Alaska statutes prohibit unlicensed practice. Specifically, AS 08.68.360 states that the practice of professional or practical nursing for compensation by a person who is not licensed, or whose license is suspended, or revoked, or expired, is declared to be inimical to the public welfare and to constitute a public nuisance. Certification Information New Certificate Holder Information #08-4227, Revised 08/01/2018 State Approved Nurse Aide Programs Revised 07/01/2021 Pearson Vue Candidate Handbook and Practice Exam Packet from Promissor Testing Services. Applications for Certification Applications may be held in pending status for up to a year (after a year, a new form, fingerprint card and fees may be required). Applications inactive for more than a year are considered abandoned. Application for Certified Nurse Aide by Endorsement #08-4070, Revised 11/01/2019 For applicants currently certified in another state - must meet Alaska’s minimum training standards and possess unencumbered certification. Application for Certified Nurse Aide by Examination #08-4069, Revised 09/23/2021 For uncertified applicants who have completed a state-approved training program within 2 years of application. Application for Reinstatement of Nurse Aide Certification #08-4365, Revised 11/07/2019 For applicants whose Alaska Certification has been lapsed for more than 12 months but less than five years. Alaska Certification may be reinstated if the applicant meets one of the qualification options. Please note, this is not the correct application for renewing certification; CNA renewal will open in January 2020. Verification of Employment #08-4365a, Revised 11/07/2019 Reschedule an Examination #08-4783, New 12/18/2018 Fingerprint Information Request a Fingerprint Card Fingerprint Card Information and Requirements Department of Public Safety – Approved Finger Printers Training Program Nurse Aide Training Program Application Nurse Aide Abuse Registry Nurse Aide Abuse Registry Statutes and Regulations Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the board to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law. AS 08.68 and regulations 12 AAC 44 specifically govern the practice of nursing and certified nurse aides. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division. Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Board of Nursing interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish to have your name removed from the mailing list. Board of Nursing Statutes and Regulations AS 08.68 and 12 AAC 44 Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions. Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions. Contact Information Debralyn Young, Licensing Examinerdebralyn.young@alaska.gov Phone:(907) 269-8169 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1500 Anchorage, AK 99501-3567