Alaska uses a continuing-competency model rather than a flat CE mandate. To renew an Alaska RN license, you must satisfy two of three options each biennial cycle: 30 contact hours of approved continuing education, 320 hours of nursing employment, or completion of an approved nursing course or refresher. If you choose the 30 contact hour CE option, at least 20 of those hours must come from an accredited provider and no more than 10 may be facility in-service education. CPR/BLS courses do not count toward the requirement.
Two of three options
Meet 2 of: 30 CE contact hours, 320 employment hours, or an approved course/refresher.
30 CE contact hours
If using the CE option, at least 20 hours must be from an accredited provider.
In-service cap
No more than 10 of the 30 contact hours may be facility in-service education.
Renewal date
Licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years.
How many CE hours Alaska RNs need
Alaska does not require continuing education by itself. Instead, RNs must satisfy two of three continuing-competency options each two-year cycle: 30 contact hours of approved CE, 320 hours of nursing employment, or an approved nursing course/refresher. When the CE option is used, at least 20 of the 30 contact hours must be from an accredited provider and no more than 10 may be facility in-service education. CPR/BLS courses are not accepted.
Mandated subject requirements
None. Alaska does not mandate specific subject-matter topics for RN renewal — the requirement is satisfied through the continuing-competency options rather than designated courses.
Renewal cycle and deadlines
Alaska RN licenses renew biennially and expire on November 30 of even-numbered years. Complete and document your continuing-competency options before that date.
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Alaska does not require continuing education alone. RNs must satisfy two of three continuing-competency options each biennial renewal: (1) 30 contact hours of approved continuing education, (2) 320 hours of nursing employment, or (3) an approved nursing course or refresher. If the 30 contact hour option is chosen, at least 20 of the 30 hours must come from an accredited provider (ANCC, ANA, AMA, or another approved body), and no more than 10 hours may be in-service education from a licensed facility. CPR/BLS courses do not count. Licenses expire November 30 of even-numbered years.
CME requirements change. Confirm current rules with the Alaska Board of Nursing before relying on these figures.
Source: Alaska Board of Nursing. Board website · Researched as of 2026-06-01 · CME rules change; this is administrative guidance, not legal or CME-accreditation advice.
Licensed in more than one state?
Nurse Licensure Compact: active. Active. One multistate RN/LPN license from the home state authorizes practice in member states; practice-state requirements (including CE) may still overlay.
Each state license carries its own CME requirement and renewal date — if you hold more than one, you need a plan for each.
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Alaska Registered Nurse CE Requirements — Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE contact hours do Alaska RNs need?
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Alaska requires two of three continuing-competency options each cycle. If you use the CE option, that is 30 contact hours, with at least 20 from an accredited provider.
Does Alaska accept CPR or BLS courses for CE?
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No. The Board does not accept CPR or basic life support courses toward the continuing-competency requirement, though advanced courses such as ACLS or PALS may be accepted.
When do Alaska RN licenses expire?
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Alaska RN licenses renew every two years and expire on November 30 of even-numbered years.
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