College of Health News

Stacy Brunquist stands in front of a wall of windows in the UAA Spine. She is wearing a pink and white patterned shirt and smiling at the camera. Read More

COH graduate student commencement speaker Stacy Brunquist: Special delivery

 |  Matt Jardin  |  , ,

As a neonatal nurse practitioner at Providence Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Children’s Hospital and adjunct faculty member for the UAA School of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice alumna and graduate student hooding ceremony speaker for the fall Class of 2025 Stacy Brunquist weaves education into everything she does — training new caregivers, guiding parents learning to care for their newborns, and sharing knowledge with professionals from UtqiaÄ¡vik to Sitka.

Wendy stands next to a poster titled "School Nurse" at the 2024 "Stuff the Bus" event. Read More

Student Spotlight: Wendy DeGraffenried – on following your passion and practicing self care

 |  Alison Miller  |  , ,

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.

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.

Angelene Ketah in the World Cup Roller Derby Read More

Student Spotlight: Angelene Ketah - Nursing, roller derby, and indigenous representation

 |  Jessica Degnan  |  ,

SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.

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Alumni Spotlight: Darrel Foister Jr. – Serving Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ as a Nurse Practitioner

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Darrel Foister Jr., School of Nursing alum and military veteran, now serves Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ communities as a family nurse practitioner.