We're teaching tomorrow's nurses! Our vision is to be a leader in the transformation
of nursing in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ by being dedicated to improving local and global health outcomes.
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:
Excellence – We strive for the best, to continually improve ourselves and our endeavors.
Respect – We treat each person in a manner that recognizes their intrinsic value as
a human being.
Integrity – We demonstrate unwavering honesty and decency.
Caring – We display kindness and concern for all, especially for those in need.
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: Freetutoring 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.
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.
UAA School of Nursing director Carla Hagen speaks to KTOO about the high demand for nurses in the state of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ and the shortage of nursing faculty.
The latest edition of Spirit magazine featured UAA nursing alumni taking on Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ's needs. Since the pandemic began in early 2020, UAA's School of Nursing has graduated more than 500 new nurses into the state's health care system.