Alaska § 08.68.800 - Exceptions to application of chapter.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.68.800 — Exceptions to application of chapter., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.68.800. Exceptions to application of chapter.
(a) This chapter does not apply to (1) a qualified nurse licensed in another state employed by the United States government or a bureau, or agency, or division of the United States government while in the discharge of official duties;
(2) nursing service given temporarily in the event of a public emergency, epidemic, or disaster;
(3) the practice of nursing by a student enrolled in a nursing education program accredited by the board when the practice is in connection with the student's course of study;
(4) the practice of nursing by an individual enrolled in an approved program or course of study approved by the board to satisfy the requirements of AS 08.68.251 ;
(5) the practice of nursing by a nurse licensed in another state who engages in nursing education or nursing consultation activities, if these activities and contact with clients do not exceed 20 working days within a licensing period; or
(6) the practice of nursing by a nurse licensed in another state whose employment responsibilities include transporting patients into, out of, or through this state; however, this exception is valid for a period not to exceed 48 hours for each transport.
(b) In this section, the word “nurses” includes registered and practical nurses, and “nursing” means registered and practical nursing.
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