Alaska § 08.68.340 - Prohibited conduct.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.68.340 — Prohibited conduct., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.68.340. Prohibited conduct.
(a) It is a class B misdemeanor for a person to (1) practice nursing under a diploma, license, or record that is unlawfully obtained, signed, or issued;
(2) practice or offer to practice nursing without a license, unless the person is practicing within the scope of a delegation properly made under AS 08.68.805 or is giving necessary aid to the ill, injured, or infirm in an emergency;
(3) employ as a nurse a person who is not licensed to practice nursing;
(4) use in connection with the person's name a designation that implies that the person is a licensed nurse unless the person is licensed;
(5) practice nursing during the time that the person's license is suspended or revoked;
(6) practice nursing with knowledge that the person's license has lapsed;
(7) conduct a nursing education program and represent or imply that it is accredited by the board, unless the program has been accredited by the board.
(b) It is a class A misdemeanor for a person to knowingly or intentionally do any of the acts described in (a)(1) — (5) and (7) of this section.
(c) It is a violation for a person to practice nursing during the time that the person's license has lapsed if the person does not know that the license has lapsed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 08.68.340
What does Alaska Statutes § 08.68.340 cover?
Section 08.68.340 ("Prohibited conduct.") 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 § 08.68.340?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 08.68.340 apply to my situation?
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