We're teaching tomorrow's nurses! Our vision is to be a leader in the transformation of nursing in Alaska by being dedicated to improving local and global health outcomes.
Welcome to the UAA School of Nursing! The purpose of the School of Nursing is to promote the health and well-being of people and communities by fostering excellence and innovation in nursing education, research and healthcare. Our core values are the following:
Health is contextual and is influenced by social, political, economic, and cultural environments. As a partner in shaping healthcare for Alaska, the School of Nursing prepares students for current and future roles in local, state, national, and worldwide arenas. We are pleased you are considering our school and we hope your educational experience with us will be rewarding. We wish you success in advancing your nursing career.
Note: Free tutoring services are available to all University of Alaska nursing students.
Use advanced simulation technology and real-world clinical learning experiences to become a successful nursing generalist.
The graduate program offers several options for those looking to advance their skills and knowledge in the nursing field.
Psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner alumna Catherine Haese will serve as the graduate student speaker at the spring 2023 commencement ceremony before starting a new position where she will use her personal experience to foster addiction recovery solutions and treat mental health issues.
Addiction and homelessness plague scores of people in Anchorage. Those topics will be the centerpiece of a Feb. 2 UAA Think Tank session, which is co-hosted by the UAA School of Nursing, with Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission featured as the guest agency.
A monthly injection of Vivitrol calms cravings for heroin, giving real help to addicts emerging from prison and, as UAA DNP alumna Jyll Green discovered, providing a good chance of keeping them from going back behind bars.
Provides support and resources to help students from rural Alaska communities be successful throughout their nursing degree program.
State-of-the-art simulation center promotes interprofessional learning that supports and enhances student experience.
Equipped with high-fidelity manikins that mimic human vital signs and responses, offering hands-on experience and practice working with patients.
Assists in improving the distribution, diversity and quality of health care professionals in Alaska.
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nursing@alaska.edu
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UAA School of Nursing
UAA Health Sciences Building
3795 Piper Street, Suite 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
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UAA School of Nursing
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 101
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
