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Alaska Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Alaska
Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$150
Renewal Period
2 years
Practice Authority
full
Full Practice Authority
Full/autonomous practice: APRNs (including nurse midwives) are licensed independent practitioners under 12 AAC 44.380(a); no collaborative practice agreement or physician supervision required.
Prescriptive Authority: Full independent prescriptive authority
1 Education Requirements
Degree Required
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Program Requirements
- Complete accredited Certified Nurse Midwife program
- Hold active RN license in the state
- Clinical hours as specified by program
2 National Certification
Certification Body
AMCB
Required
Yes
American Midwifery Certification Board
3 Fees
Initial Licensure
| Application Fee | $200 |
| Total | $150 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $150 |
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in Alaska, you must first hold an active RN license. Alaska requires a state-specific RN license.
State Board of Nursing
Official Name
Alaska Board of Nursing
Phone
907-269-8160
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Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team
Based on 5 official sources • Last verified: June 2026