Develop advanced skills to prepare for advanced practice health care jobs in nursing
specialty areas.
NURSING GRADUATE PROGRAMS
The MS in Nursing explores advanced professional nursing practice, theory, research
and health care delivery systems—all within the context of ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s diverse communities,
including rural and underserved populations. Students interested inclinical practice
can choose between FNP and PMHNP concentrations. Alternatively, students can concentrate
in nursing leadership, with an emphasis on education.
As a student in one of the graduate certificate programs, you’ll build on your graduate
degree and your current speciality, integrating theory-based advanced practice nursing
courses and specialty clinical practice. Depending on your interests and career goals,
you can choose between FNP or PMHNP specializations. The graduate certificate in nursing
education provides you with the theory and skills you need to enter the high-demand
field of nursing education. The program focuses on teaching and learning, curriculum
development, and curriculum evaluation. Students also learn to utilize new technology
for learning and collaboration. A teaching practicum gives you real-world experience
delivering your own curriculum on a topic that you’re passionate about.
As the highest degree in nursing practice, the DNP is designed for nurses with an
MS in Nursing degree who are currently certified in an advanced practice registered
nurse (APRN) role. The program emphasizes advanced nursing practice, theory, research
and leadership, with a focus on the unique needs of ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµâ€™s diverse urban and rural
communities. As a DNP student, you’ll culminate the program by developing and defending
a scholarly capstone project on a topic you choose that reflects your professional
interests and goals.
DEGREES OFFERED
*The MS in Nursing, Graduate Certificate in FNP, and Graduate Certificate in PMHNP
programs are designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure
or certification in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ. However, the program might not meet the educational requirements
for other states' professional licensure or certification. Please see UAA’s Licensure and Certification website for more information.
WHY CHOOSE nursing GRADUATE programs AT UAA?
100% job placement rate for nurse practitioners after they are certified.
Work with urban and rural communities throughout ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ in internships and clinical
experiences.
Learn from experienced nursing professionals in a variety of settings while participating
in a variety of professional activities and events.
A nurse practitioners hourly wage in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ is $68/hour. ()
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.
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.
SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.
Rodger Lewerenz, an assistant professor in the UAA School of Nursing, is dedicated to mentoring future nurses and nurse educators, with a special passion for the MSN Leadership in Education offering.