Alaska Licensure & Registration Info

The Alaska Board of Nursing licenses registered nurses and practical nurses. Nurses planning to work in Alaska must apply to the Board of Nursing for licensure. Alaska is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Select license type you’re applying for:

Registered Nurse - Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required

VisaScreen® Verification Letter

<img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" />

<img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 165px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 165/46;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 165px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 165/46;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report®

<img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" />

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES

Notes

Registered Nurse - Endorsement

Service(s) Required

VisaScreen® Verification Letter

<img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" />

<img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 165px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 165/46;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 165px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 165/46;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report®

<img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" />

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Not Required

Notes

Licensed Practical Nurse - Initial Licensure

Service(s) Required

VisaScreen® Verification Letter

<img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" />

<img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 165px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 165/46;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 165px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 165/46;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report®

<img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" />

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Exam scores are not required to be submitted to CGFNS for CES

Notes

Licensed Practical Nurse - Endorsement

Service(s) Required

VisaScreen® Verification Letter

<img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vs_circle-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" />

<img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 165px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 165/46;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 165px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 165/46;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="165" height="46" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/or_h.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" />

Credentials Evaluation Service Professional Report®

<img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" data-src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full lazyload" alt="" loading="lazy" data-srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" data-sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" style="--smush-placeholder-width: 168px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 168/168;" /><noscript><img decoding="async" width="168" height="168" src="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round.png 168w, https://www.cgfns.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ces_round-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 168px) 100vw, 168px" />

English Language Proficiency Exam Results

Not Required

Notes