College of Health News

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.

School of Nursing students presenting at Kachemak bay Campus Read More

Homer nursing students take part in collaborative health event

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Nursing students from UAA and UNH joined South Peninsula Hospital in Homer to share insights on public health issues like shellfish poisoning and tick-borne illness.

Sarah Brueckner at the Run Fest Marathon holding up 3 fingers to indicate her third marathon complete Read More

Student Spotlight: Sarah Brueckner- From homeschooling to future trauma nurse

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School of Nursing student Sarah Brueckner shares her journey of resilience, lifelong learning, and pursuing her dream of becoming a trauma nurse.

UAA student Matalyn Dart receives 熊猫在线视频 529 Scholarship at UAA ice rink Read More

熊猫在线视频 529 Awards $25,000 scholarship account to aspiring UAA nursing student

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熊猫在线视频 529 has awarded its 2024 $25,000 scholarship account to Matalyn Dart, an adult student and long-time 熊猫在线视频 resident. Dart was selected from the nearly 13,000 熊猫在线视频ns who chose to direct half of their Permanent Fund Dividend to their 熊猫在线视频 529 accounts.

Kaycelyn Gajonera wearing graduation attire with greenhouse background Read More

Student Spotlight: Kaycelyn Gajonera - UAA 2024 Consortium Library awardee and aspiring nurse

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

While working towards her nursing degree, Kaycelyn Gajonera received the UAA 2024 Consortium Library Award and plans to pursue a doctorate degree in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis in rural and underserved populations.