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Alaska Statutes.

Title 8. Business and Professions

Chapter 68. Nursing

Section 230. Use of Title and Abbreviation.

AS 08.68.230. Use of Title and Abbreviation.

(a) A person licensed to practice registered nursing in the state may use the title "licensed professional nurse," "registered nurse," and the abbreviation "R.N."

(b) A person licensed to practice practical nursing in the state may use the title "licensed practical nurse" or "licensed vocational nurse" and the abbreviation "L.P.N." or "L.V.N."

(c) A person who holds a temporary permit to practice as a registered nurse shall use the title "Temporary Registered Nurse" and the abbreviation "TRN."

(d) A person who holds a temporary permit to practice as a licensed practical nurse shall use the title "Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse" and the abbreviation "TLPN."

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