Alaska
Registered Nurse CE & renewal requirements in Alaska (2026)
30 contact hours per renewal, on a 24-month renewal cycle with Alaska Board of Nursing.
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Renewal cycle
24months
Biennial; all RN licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years
Contact hours
30
30 contact hours per renewal — Continued-competency model: satisfy 2 of 3 options every 2 years — 30 contact hours of CE (at least 20 from an accredited provider), OR 320 hours employment as an RN, OR 30 hours unpaid/volunteer professional nursing activity
Administering boardAlaska Board of Nursing
Checked from incrediblehealth.com · Verified July 5, 2026
Rules change — always confirm current requirements with your board before relying on this page. Visit Alaska Board of Nursing
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- How often do registered nurses renew their license in Alaska?
- Biennial; all RN licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years
- How many contact hours do I need in Alaska?
- 30 contact hours per renewal. Continued-competency model: satisfy 2 of 3 options every 2 years — 30 contact hours of CE (at least 20 from an accredited provider), OR 320 hours employment as an RN, OR 30 hours unpaid/volunteer professional nursing activity
- Where do I renew my Registered Nurse license in Alaska?
- Through Alaska Board of Nursing. We verified these details on 2026-07-05 — always confirm with the board before your deadline.
- Is this page official?
- No — RenewBird is an independent organizational tool, not the licensing board. This page cites its source and check date; use it to plan, then confirm with your board.