Staffing shortages still hinder Alaska hospitals; nurses among the highest in demand
Hospitals need nurses nationwide and across Alaska, as the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated health care workforce shortages.
College of Health News
Early graduation offered to UAA nursing seniors as need for nurses surges
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.
Alaska’s heath care workforce shortage threatens the growing industry. How are communities working to meet the demand?
For many Alaskans, getting reliable access to quality health care is a dream, not reality. What can be done to change that? One piece of the puzzle: Helping students in health care programs go on to be successful professionals across our state. On Alaska Public Media's "Talk of Alaska" radio show, we hear from Gloria Burnett on the innovative ways the College of Health is preparing future health care professionals in a range of fields, from clinical practice to population health.
Providing Culturally Competent Nursing Care in Alaska
Johnson & Johnson's Discover Nursing piece on Providing Culturally Competent Nursing Care in Alaska with the RRANN program.
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