Alaska § 08.68.276 - Continuing competence required.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.68.276 — Continuing competence required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.68.276. Continuing competence required.
A license to practice nursing may not be renewed unless the nurse has complied with continuing competence requirements established by the board by regulation. The board shall adopt regulations for renewal of a license of an advanced practice registered nurse. The regulations must require that a licensee receive not less than two hours of education in pain management and opioid use and addiction in the two years preceding an application for renewal of a license unless the licensee has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the board that the licensee does not currently hold a valid federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 08.68.276
What does Alaska Statutes § 08.68.276 cover?
Section 08.68.276 ("Continuing competence required.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 08.68.276?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 08.68.276" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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