UAA and Premera Bring Nursing Education Home
Premera-supported nursing programs at UAA help rural Alaskans earn degrees and return home, strengthening trust and access to healthcare statewide.
College of Health News
America’s Best in Medicine: Erin McAulay, Registered Nurse Specializing in Cardiology and Cardiac Device Management
UAA School of Nursing graduate Erin McAulay is a Registered Nurse specializing in cardiology and cardiac device management, with a particular focus on caring for patients with pacemakers and other implantable cardiac devices.
‘It’s a calling’: 70 UAA students earn nursing degrees days before National Nurse Week
Seventy students earned their bachelor's nursing degrees from the University of Alaska Anchorage this week as the country recognizes National Nurses Week.
Student Spotlight: Wendy DeGraffenried – on following your passion and practicing self care
Master of Nursing Education and Leadership student Wendy DeGraffenried reflects on her educational and professional journey. As a school nurse and adjunct instructor, Wendy found her passion in mentoring other nursing professionals – something that she hopes to carry forward with her as she starts a new chapter.
Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Alcorn - from nursing student to business owner
School of Nursing alumna Kristen Alcorn turned clinical expertise into entrepreneurial success. In this spotlight, Kristen shares a few of the experiences that shaped her journey in nursing, the things she loves about her job, and how her education at UAA helped her achieve her goals.
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