College of Health News

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With an impending nursing shortage, UAA’s School of Nursing steps up to the plate

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Guided by feedback from industry leaders, UAA’s School of Nursing is working to expand the program’s statewide reach with increased faculty and more robust satellite campus programs.

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New surgical technology program at UAA helps meet industry need

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A new degree in surgical technology, launched this year, helps meet an industry need in Alaska while offering further academic options for College of Health students.

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Learning by heart at Providence Hospital

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Thanks to assistant professor Maryann Hoke, exercise science students now have an opportunity to work alongside heart health professionals across the street at Providence Hospital.

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Ski leader puts the UAA in Team Australia

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As a sophomore on UAA's Nordic team, Casey Wright leads the 'Skiwolves' in classic skiing. And as a member of Australia's national ski program, she represents her homeland at international competitions like the Junior World Championships in Utah and the Asian Winter Games in Japan (and maybe, just maybe, next year's Winter Olympics, too).

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UAA College of Health Simulation Lab

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At our Health Sciences Simulation Center, students from the UAA School of Nursing get to practice and perfect their skills in a safe, supportive environment.