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Nurse Licensure Compact and Alaska's Healthcare Workforce

Alaska requires solutions that meet the unique challenges of its vast and remote state, particularly in healthcare.

The stability of the healthcare system is crucial, and healthcare workers, especially nurses, are the backbone of that system.

According to projections, Alaska will have the largest shortage of nurses in the nation in five years, while other states will meet demand or have a surplus.

Health care workers, and nurses in particular, are the backbone of that system. We cannot deliver quality patient care without them.

The challenges in Alaska, including nurse retention and recruitment, are complex and require comprehensive solutions.

Author's summary: Alaska faces a nurse shortage, impacting healthcare.

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Peninsula Clarion Peninsula Clarion — 2025-10-31

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