LPN training in Alaska

University of Phoenix

How to Become an LPN in Alaska

To become an LPN in Alaska you will need to:

1. Attend a nursing school approved by the Alaska Board of Nursing and have your school send your official transcripts as well as a completed Nursing Program Verification form directly to the Board.
2. Complete a licensure application form, including two passport-sized photos, and have it notarized. You can get the application form at http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/nur4111.pdf. You will also need to include as part of your application:
1. A check for $324 made out to the State of Alaska.
2. Form FD-258 or fingerprint cards supplied by the Alaska Board of Nursing. You can request a fingerprint form at http://www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/nurprintrequest/NurPrintsStart.cfm.
3. Register for and pass the NCLEX-PN exam. You can register online at http://www.pearsonvue.com/nclex. The exam fee is $200.
4. Receive your license from the Alaska Board of Nursing.

LPN licensure applications are normally processed within 10 days.
LPN licenses in Alaska must be renewed every two years. To do so, licensed practical nurses are required to maintain continuing competency by one of three methods:

1. 30 hours of continuing education,
2. 30 hours of professional activities, or
3. 320 hours of employment.

Other LPN schools in Alaska

Alaska Vocational Technical Center

Seward
• (907) 224-3322
• 809 Second Avenue, Seward, Alaska 99664-0889