(a) This chapter does not apply to

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 08.68.800

  • state: means the State of Alaska unless applied to the different parts of the United States and in the latter case it includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(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 Alaska Stat. § 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.