Nursing A.A.S.
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Nursing A.A.S.
Gain acceptance into the University of Alaska Anchorage’s nursing program and earn a nursing degree in as little as two years. Plus, you will be qualified to sit for the national exam to become a registered nurse.
Explore the nursing associate degree program at the University of Alaska Anchorage
The Associate of Applied Sciences in nursing at UAA prepares you to deliver excellent
patient care in a wide variety of acute care settings. Participate in high-fidelity
simulations throughout the program, and gain perspective in the unique challenges
and opportunities for nurses in Alaska.
Nursing scholarships and financial aid
Program scholarships, such as the Bonnie Martin McGee Memorial Nursing Scholarship, are available to help you cover tuition, fees and other college expenses. You may
also qualify for tuition waivers or departmental, university-wide and private scholarships.
Visit the UAA Office of Financial Aid to learn more.
Academic advising
Whether you’re a high school student or working professional interested in starting
or advancing your nursing career, UAA offers student advising on educational opportunities
and planning a course of study unique to your needs. Schedule an appointment with a nursing advisor today.
Tutoring
Access student resources designed to help you succeed, such as peer tutoring services for prerequisite and degree program courses.
Outreach program
UAA hosts 14 outreach sites, so you can stay in or near your hometown to complete foundational coursework
with a group of your peers, then complete intensive clinical rotations in Anchorage
or Fairbanks, Alaska. Outreach sites are located in Bethel, Dillingham, Fairbanks,
Homer, Juneau, Kenai, Ketchikan, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Mat-Su, Nome, Petersburg, Sitka
and Valdez.
Student organizations
Join the National Student Nurses’ Association as part of UAA’s Student Nurses’ Association. You may also be invited to join Beta Iota, UAA’s student chapter of Alpha Delta
Nu, the nursing national honor society affiliated with The National Organization for
Associate Degree Nursing.
Did you know..
Continue your nursing education in UAA School of Nursing’s R.N. to B.S. undergraduate degree program. Designed to help registered nurses earn a bachelor’s degree, classes are available online and statewide.
What can you do with a nursing degree from UAA?
Advanced nursing programs
After you’ve earned an associate degree in nursing, you may choose to continue your
education by completing the fully online R.N. to B.S.N. track in UAA’s Bachelor of
Science in nursing science degree program. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required
for an increasing number of nursing jobs and opens the door to graduate programs in
nursing, such as UAA’s M.S. in nursing science, graduate certificates and a Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Nursing careers
Most nursing majors who earn an associate nursing degree sit for and pass the National
Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). With state licensure,
you will be qualified for entry-level jobs in nursing to provide generalist care as
a nurse in structured inpatient and outpatient health care settings such as hospitals,
nursing homes, clinics and community agencies.
By the numbers..
Nursing associate degree program highlights
From advanced technology to real-world learning experiences, UAA’s School of Nursing provides tools and resources that will help you develop and apply broad knowledge and skills as a nursing generalist.
- Gain direct work experience with clinical rotations that often lead to job offers. As a nursing major, you can work in hospital and other health care settings to develop practical skills in patient care. Clinical rotation sites include major hospitals, long-term care facilities and community health organizations.
- Get hands-on experience with clinical simulations while earning clinical hours. Work with high-fidelity manikins that mimic human vital signs and responses in UAA’s skills lab.
- Challenge and enhance your skills in the Nursing Resource Center, with two skills labs and a computer lab. The Center provides a supportive learning environment for holistic patient care where you can hone your skills while being guided by faculty.
- Conduct in-depth research and database searches in the Alaska Medical Library. The specialized medical reference service includes MEDLINE and CINAHL for access to journal publications, collections of clinical medicine and nursing journal titles and health reference materials and indexes, as well as one-on-one assistance.
Amazing stories from nursing majors
The faculty at UAA’s School of Nursing are amazing. Sometimes we forget that every nurse was once a student and they are here to facilitate our learning and help us become the great nurses that we know we can be. Nursing professors support you; they reach out if you are having problems on a test or assignments, and they work with you to get you where you need to be. They push you to do your best and they give you the tools to be able to do so.
The first Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in the country, UAA’s AHEC focuses on improving the supply, distribution, diversity and quality of health care professionals through recruitment, education and training programs, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
UAA faculty members Jamie Elswick and Michele Burdette-Taylor lead the grant-funded Foot and Wound Care Clinic for Anchorage’s homeless population. As a nursing major, you can volunteer for the clinic while earning course credit and gaining work experience.
Nursing associate degree program curriculum
With an emphasis on physical health and multidisciplinary collaboration, the associate
degree in nursing at the University of Alaska Anchorage prepares you to work with
other professions related to health care, such as the justice system and law enforcement.
Coursework is aligned to national industry standards, so you build on a strong foundation
of knowledge and skills while learning to think on your feet and apply information
to different situations.
Top classes for nursing majors
- Engage with special populations or areas of interest in 400-level elective courses now available to students in the A.A.S. degree program.
- Care for mothers from conception to delivery in Perinatal Nursing.
- Learn how to use current nursing technology such as electronic health records for charting in Nursing Fundamentals.
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