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Alaska Practice Law & Requirements

Are advanced degrees currently required?

Except as provided in (e) and (f) of this section, an applicant for initial licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) as defined in AS 08.68.850

(1) must have satisfactorily completed

(A) a formal accredited graduate educational course of study preparing in one of the APRN roles … 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….

(f) Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, the graduate degree requirements of (a) of this section are satisfied by a … (3) certificate-prepared certified registered nurse anesthetist who completed an accredited program before January 1, 2001.” [12 AAC 44.400]

Out-of-State Applicants: No explicit reference; the above provision, however, appears to implicitly apply to out-of-state applicants who meet the stated requirements.

Is there an explicit new graduate provision?

The board may grant a nonrenewable permit to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse to an applicant who meets the requirements of 12 AAC 44.400(a)(1), (2), and (4) – (7); and

(1) has been accepted to take the next specialty board examination; or
(2) is awaiting certification results.

(c) A temporary permit granted under (a) of this section is nonrenewable and is valid for a period not to exceed six months.
(e) A nonrenewable permit granted under (b)(2) of this section is valid only until the applicant receives notice of certification results.
(f) The holder of a nonrenewable permit as an advanced practice registered nurse who fails to successfully pass the certification examination on the first attempt shall surrender the holder’s nonrenewable permit to the board not later than 48 hours after receiving notification of failure.” [Professional Regulations, Board of Nursing, 12 AAC 44.450]

Do dentists require a permit/training to use a CRNA?

State Dental Board Permit Status for CRNA Practice in Dental Offices Map

Do CRNAs have prescriptive authority?

 

CRNA Prescriptive Authority Map

New DEA MATE Act Requirements

Congress has passed the MATE Act requiring all CRNAs who need to renew or are applying for a DEA license to complete a one-time training (totaling 8 hours) on managing patients with substance use disorders. View our FAQs below to learn more about this requirement and for information about our new DEA Bundle to help you meet this requirement.

FAQs

  • Who is required to complete these requirements?
    CRNAs renewing their DEA license or applying for an initial DEA license.
  • Can AANA help me fulfill these requirements?
    Yes, AANA has developed a collection of CE offerings to satisfy these requirements which includes 8 Class A CE (designated as 8 pharmacology credits). This bundle will be available to stream starting June 7 but can be preordered through CKN.
  • When do I need to complete these requirements?
    Starting on June 27, 2023, all CRNAs who are applying for a new DEA license or are renewing their DEA license.
  • The AANA is not listed as an approved provider. Will CE offered by the AANA meet this requirement?
    Yes, through our accreditation with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), AANA meets the requirements to offer these CE credits.
  • How do I report the completion of this requirement?
    CRNAs will self-report completion during their DEA licensing process. CRNAs who complete DEA Bundle through the AANA will receive individual certificates documenting the completion of the training. This should be retained as proof of training.

Do Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs) have authority to practice?

Anesthesiologist Assistants Map - July 2025

Has Alaska opted out of the federal supervision requirement?

Opt-Out Map

 

 

Are physician office settings regulated in my state?

CRNA Physician Office Setting Map

State Licensure

CRNAs are a type of “advanced practice registered nurse.”

“License required. A person practicing or offering to practice registered, advanced practice registered, or practical nursing in the state shall submit evidence of qualification to practice and shall be licensed under this chapter.” [Alaska Statutes, sec. 08.68.160]