School of Nursing alumna Megan Piper discusses her journey after graduating from UAA and being named Alaska's 2023 Top 40 Under 40.
School of Nursing Undergraduate Programs
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Nursing Undergraduate Programs
Our nursing undergraduate programs prepare students to deliver excellent patient care in a wide variety of settings. They will also explore the unique challenges and opportunities for nurses in Alaska.
From advanced simulation technology to real-world clinical learning experiences, the nursing undergraduate program offers the skills and resources to become a successful nursing generalist. The curriculum provides a strong foundation of theories and skills, training to think on your feet and apply your learnings to different situations. As a nursing major, you’ll explore important health care topics, including community care, population health, and clinical research. You will become part of an active, dedicated community of peers working to improve health and well-being in Alaska and around the world.
The School of Nursing offers potential students interested in becoming qualified to practice as a registered nurse the AAS in Nursing and the BS in Nursing. The programs are offered through UAA and are based in Anchorage but admit students in a growing number of other communities throughout the state. A baccalaureate completion program (RN to BS) is available for individuals who already hold the RN license in Alaska.
Why choose Nursing Undergraduate Programs at UAA?
Qualify to sit for the National Certification and Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses.
Access thousands of medical references for in-depth research in the Alaska Medical Library.
Learn from expert faculty and collaborate with other healthcare disciplines in interprofessional exercises.
The AAS in Nursing and BS in Nursing are fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Program Locations
- Anchorage (BSN)
- Bethel (AAS)
- Dillingham (AAS)
- Fairbanks (BSN)
- Homer (AAS)
- Juneau (AAS)
- Kenai (AAS)
- Ketchikan (AAS)
- Kodiak (BSN)
- Kotzebue (AAS)
- Mat-Su (BSN)
- Nome (AAS)
- Petersburg (AAS)
- Sitka (AAS)
- Valdez (AAS)
Program Information
The UAA Catalog is the official source of all degree and certificate programs at the university. Catalog entries for each program include details such as learning outcomes, application timeline and requirements, course sequencing, and program requirements.
*The BS in Nursing and AAS in Nursing leads to licensure or certification.
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(907) 786-4550
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
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 101
Anchorage, AK 99508
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