Liberty meets education requirements.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Post-MSN) – Alaska

Liberty University and the School of Nursing meet all requirements for enrollment of Alaska students in this program. All students are required to have a current, unencumbered Registered Nurse License prior to enrollment.

Alaska State License Requirements:

a. RN License.

i. You must maintain a current, unencumbered RN license for any Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner program.
ii. Alaska is not a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact Administration, therefore, to participate in practicum in the state of Alaska, the student must hold an active, Alaska RN license.
iii. Any change in licensure status must be reported to the Liberty University School of Nursing Online Student Support Coordinator.

b. APRN License Application Requirements

i. Education
1. Applicants must provide documentation of graduation from a graduate or post-graduate nursing degree program for the relevant specialization. Transcripts must be submitted by the educational institution to the Alaska Board of Nursing. To request an official transcript, you may reach out to the Registrar’s office.
2. Applicants seeking prescriptive authority shall provide evidence of completion of 15 contact hours of education in advanced pharmacology and clinical management of drug therapy within the two-year period immediately before the date of application.

ii. Certification:
This program meets requirements for eligibility to sit for national certification examinations.

Board Link:

The Board is very specific about education and certification requirements. Students must be able to demonstrate that these requirements have been met.
Please visit the Alaska Board of Nursing for specific steps and guidelines for seeking APRN licensure in this state: Agency (State Board of Nursing): APRN Licensure

Practicum Placement Support – Frequently Asked Questions:

a. Will LUSON support practicum placement in Alaska?

Liberty University School of Nursing students are approved for practicum in the State of Alaska.

b. Are there any specific requirements to consider when completing practicum in Alaska?

i. Students completing practicum in the State of Alaska must hold an Alaska Registered Nurse License, or a Multi-State RN License.
ii. Students participating in any APRN Clinical Experience in the State of Alaska must submit the APRN Preceptorship Registration Form to the Alaska Board of Nursing. Click here to access the Preceptorship Registration Form.