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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ’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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ’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.
*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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ. 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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ is $68/hour. ()
NEWS & Stories
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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.
Darrel Foister Jr., School of Nursing alum and military veteran, now serves Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ communities as a family nurse practitioner.
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.
The UAA School of Nursing held its first hybrid white coat ceremony to celebrate the student's decision to become a professional nurse.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Contact Us
Phone: (907) 786-4550
Email: nursing@alaska.edu
UAA School of Nursing
UAA Health Sciences Building
3795 Piper Street, Suite 101
Anchorage, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 99508
Mailing Address
UAA School of Nursing
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 101
Anchorage, AK 99508
