School of Nursing News

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Alaska needs to train more nurses, but it doesn’t have enough nursing faculty to meet demand

 |  KTOO  | 

UAA School of Nursing director Carla Hagen speaks to KTOO about the high demand for nurses in the state of Alaska and the shortage of nursing faculty.

Tina DeLapp holding award and standing with Chancellor Parnell and Provost Runge Read More

Former School of Nursing director receives Meritorious Service Award

 |  Green & Gold News  | 

Former School of Nursing director Tina DeLapp receives a Meritorious Service Award from Chancellor Parnell and Provost Runge.

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Staffing shortages still hinder Alaska hospitals; nurses among the highest in demand

 |  Alaska's News Source  | 

Hospitals need nurses nationwide and across Alaska, as the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated health care workforce shortages.

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Facing shortages: Alaska pursues plans to recruit more nurses and other health care workers

 |  Alaska's News Source  |  ,

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Why forensic nursing is critical for fighting interpersonal violence

 |  Alaska Public Media  |  ,

Proper evidence collection and documentation after domestic violence or sexual assault is an important step to help women who have been traumatized. A unique forensic training academy at UAA is teaching nurses how to conduct these exams and is helping grow the network of forensic nurses across the state.