{"data":{"id":"us-ak/as-08.68.800","jurisdiction":"us-ak","citation":"AS 08.68.800","heading":"Exceptions to application of chapter.","body":"(a) This chapter does not apply to\n(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;\n(2) nursing service given temporarily in the event of a public emergency, epidemic, or disaster;\n(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;\n(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;\n(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\n(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.\n(b) In this section, the word “nurses” includes registered and practical nurses, and “nursing” means registered and practical nursing.","path":["Title 8. Business and Professions.","Chapter 68. Nursing.","Article 7. General Provisions."],"source_url":"https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#08.68.800","current_through":"Alaska Statutes 2025 (34th Legislature, 2025-2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T06:16:30Z","sha256":"399ee70ce1a049cb8212fd853c5059858151328607ecbeb66d14e6ec1e2b0358","source_id":"us-ak","stale":false,"prev":"us-ak/as-08.68.710","next":"us-ak/as-08.68.805"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}