School of Nursing News

Wendy stands next to a poster titled "School Nurse" at the 2024 "Stuff the Bus" event. Read More

Student Spotlight: Wendy DeGraffenried – on following your passion and practicing self care

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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.

Kristen Alcorn is wearing aviator sunglasses, a colorful head scarf, and blue scrubs. She is standing outside in front of a dusty white SUV labeled "Ambulance." Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Alcorn - from nursing student to business owner

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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.

UA faculty and staff gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration for the newly renovated nursing lab on the Ketchikan campus. Read More

UAS Ketchikan welcomes new nursing lab

 |  KRBD Hunter Morrison  |  , ,

UAS celebrated the opening of a newly renovated nursing nursing lab on the Ketchikan campus on Friday, Sept. 19. The new lab represents an effort to expand the university's nursing graduates, specifically in rural communities across the state.

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UAF satellite campus renovation aims to lift up local nurses

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UAA School of Nursing celebrates UAF Kuskokwim Campus's new Health Sciences Building.

Angelene Ketah in the World Cup Roller Derby Read More

Student Spotlight: Angelene Ketah - Nursing, roller derby, and indigenous representation

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SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.