College of Health News

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Nursing alumni take on Alaska's health care needs

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The latest edition of Spirit magazine featured UAA nursing alumni taking on Alaska's needs. Since the pandemic began in early 2020, UAA's School of Nursing has graduated more than 500 new nurses into the state's health care system.

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It’s never too late: Student speaker Teresa Novakovich on pursuing your dreams

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UAA Alumna, Teresa Novakovich, say's it's never too later to go back to school and pursue your dream career.

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

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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

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Early graduation offered to UAA nursing seniors as need for nurses surges

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As part of UAA’s COVID-19 response, 72 nursing seniors in good academic standing will be given the option to finish their degree on an expedited timeline to join the health workforce sooner than they would otherwise be able to.