Alaska

Full Practice Authority
AK

Alaska grants CRNAs full practice authority with independent prescriptive authority. One of the first states to opt out.

Practice Details

Practice Authority

Full Practice Authority

CMS Opt-Out

Yes

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Prescriptive Authority

Independent prescriptive authority

Nurse Licensure Compact

No

AA Authorized

No

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Average CRNA Salary

$290,000

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Practicing CRNAs

350+

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CE Requirements

CPC: 60 Class A + 40 Class B / 4-year cycle

Board of Nursing

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