Alumni Spotlight: Darrel Foister Jr. – Serving Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ as a Nurse Practitioner
Darrel Foister Jr., School of Nursing alum and military veteran, now serves Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ communities as a family nurse practitioner.
School of nursing
There will be no new Providence Scholars awards distributed for Fall 2025.
Welcome to the UAA School of Nursing! The purpose of the School of Nursing is to promote the health and well-being of people and communities by fostering excellence and innovation in nursing education, research and healthcare. Our core values are the following:
Health is contextual and is influenced by social, political, economic, and cultural environments. As a partner in shaping healthcare for Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ, the School of Nursing prepares students for current and future roles in local, state, national, and worldwide arenas. We are pleased you are considering our school and we hope your educational experience with us will be rewarding. We wish you success in advancing your nursing career.
Note: Free tutoring services are available to all University of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ nursing students.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Use advanced simulation technology and real-world clinical learning experiences to become a successful nursing generalist.

The graduate program offers several options for those looking to advance their skills and knowledge in the nursing field.
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Student & Community sERVICES

Provides support and resources to help students from rural Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ communities be successful throughout their nursing degree program.

State-of-the-art simulation center promotes interprofessional learning that supports and enhances student experience.

Assists in improving the distribution, diversity and quality of health care professionals in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ.
Contact Us:
Phone: (907) 786-4550
Email: nursing@alaska.edu
UAA School of Nursing
UAA Health Sciences Building
3795 Piper Street, Suite 101
Anchorage, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 99508
Mailing Address:
UAA School of Nursing
Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 101
Anchorage, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 99508