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2021 Alaska Statutes
Title 8. Business and Professions
Chapter 68. Nursing
Article 2. Examination and Licensing.
Sec. 08.68.279. Whistleblower protection for nurses concerning delegated duties.
Universal Citation: AK Stat § 08.68.279 (2021)
An employer may not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against a nurse employed by the employer regarding the nurse's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment for the nurse's refusal to perform a task involving nursing care delegated to the nurse by the nurse's superior if
(1) the nurse alleges that the task was improperly delegated;
(2) the nurse reports the attempted improper delegation to the board within 24 hours after the attempted delegation was made; and
(3) the board finds that the task was improperly delegated.
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