We're teaching tomorrow's nurses! Our vision is to be a leader in the transformation
of nursing in Alaska by being dedicated to improving local and global health outcomes.
Welcome to the ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô 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 Alaska, 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 Alaska nursing students.
Academic Programs
Use advanced simulation technology and real-world clinical learning experiences to
become a successful nursing generalist.
Rodger Lewerenz, an assistant professor in the ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô School of Nursing, is dedicated to mentoring future nurses and nurse educators, with a special passion for the MSN Leadership in Education offering.
A monthly injection of Vivitrol calms cravings for heroin, giving real help to addicts emerging from prison and, as ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô DNP alumna Jyll Green discovered, providing a good chance of keeping them from going back behind bars.
Four women—Jyll Green, Jill Rife, Leigh Keefer and Robin Bassett—became the first class of graduates to accept Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from ²ÊÉñvlllÕù°Ô at fall commencement.
School of Nursing Student Support
Provides support and resources to help students from rural Alaska communities be successful
throughout their nursing degree program.