We're teaching tomorrow's nurses! Our vision is to be a leader in the transformation
of nursing in Alaska by being dedicated to improving local and global health outcomes.
Public Notice of Upcoming Accreditation Review Visit by the ACEN
The University of Alaska Anchorage School of Nursing wishes to announce that it will
host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Associate of Applied Science,
Bachelor of Science, Masters of Science and Graduate Certificate nursing programs
by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the
program in person at a meeting scheduled at 4:00pm on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in
room 110 of the Health Sciences Building, located at 3795 Piper Street, Anchorage,
AK 99508 or you may attend via Zoom.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at public-comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing 3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta GA, 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by March 10, 2025.
Welcome to the UAA School of Nursing! The purpose of the School of Nursing is to promote
the health and well-being of people and communities by fostering excellence and innovation
in nursing education, research and healthcare. Our core values are the following:
Excellence – We strive for the best, to continually improve ourselves and our endeavors.
Respect – We treat each person in a manner that recognizes their intrinsic value as
a human being.
Integrity – We demonstrate unwavering honesty and decency.
Caring – We display kindness and concern for all, especially for those in need.
Health is contextual and is influenced by social, political, economic, and cultural
environments. As a partner in shaping healthcare for Alaska, the School of Nursing prepares
students for current and future roles in local, state, national, and worldwide arenas. We
are pleased you are considering our school and we hope your educational experience
with us will be rewarding. We wish you success in advancing your nursing career.
Note: Freetutoring services are available to all University of Alaska nursing students.
Academic Programs
Use advanced simulation technology and real-world clinical learning experiences to
become a successful nursing generalist.
Alaska 529 has awarded its 2024 $25,000 scholarship account to Matalyn Dart, an adult student and long-time Alaska resident. Dart was selected from the nearly 13,000 Alaskans who chose to direct half of their Permanent Fund Dividend to their Alaska 529 accounts.
Earlier this year, Megan Eilers, a health occupations teacher at Hutchison High School in Fairbanks, was named a 2023-24 Milken Educator Award recipient, an honor considered to be the “Oscars of teaching.”
UAA School of Nursing Director Carla Hagen and Associate Director Kristin Lutz were inducted into the Western Academy of Nurses, recognizing their dedication to strengthening the UAA School of Nursing program.
Dr. Tina DeLapp, a UAA emerita Professor of Nursing, and Pheobe Bales, a legal studies student, have received awards for their outstanding achievements in philanthropy.