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I heard that there is now a summer session of nursing classes at UAA, dose this mean that there will also be an extra application deadline for the Bachelor's program (other than October 1 or February 1) added? |
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At this point there is no additional application deadline. The February deadline was used to fill both the summer and fall cohorts. There may be a new deadline added in the future. Marie Samson will be able to provide you with updated information on application deadlines. Her phone number is 786-4561. |
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Do any of the local healthcare systems have partnerships to recruit nurses by agreeing to pay a portion of tution and fees in the student's junior and senior year in return for a service commitment? |
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I don't know of any specifically. You may want to directly contact the HR or Nursing departments of facilities in the community where you are interested in working. |
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hi,
i have some college in houston texas. i only need a few classes to get my basics out of the way before i can start on my core subject. i am interested in the RN field. what are the pre-requisteds here in Anchorage and how long is the nursing program. i heard it is very difficult to get into. can you please send me some information. my mailing address is 8037 Wisteria st. Anchorage, AK 99502. yo can reach me at 360-1615 or at work 344-3300. i have requested a copy of my transcripts for Houston and i should have them soon. i am very interested to get back in school and complete the RN program if possible. you can also email me what ever is easy for you. thank yo for all the help. is there a CNA program if so can i have some information of that.
Hilda |
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I would recommend that you make an appointment with a nursing school advisor to share with them your college background and to obtain information about applying to the programs here - there are both AAS and BS programs. As elsewhere in the country, there is a high interest in the nursing programs. Doing very well in pre-requisite courses and preparing to potentially experience a waiting period between completing pre-requisites and beginning the clinical courses is important. At present we do not have a CNA program at UAA, but are offering college credit to those taking the CNA program at the Older Persons' Action Group in Anchorage. There is also a CNA program at AVTEC in Anchorage. |
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If I were to try and go for a Masters in Nursing, how long will it take for me to obtain that degree? |
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It would depend on the area you are interested in pursuing, and whether you would be attending full or part time. To find out about the Master's programs at UAA, please look on the website at nursing.uaa.alaska.edu (no www) or call 786-4550. |
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Is there a waiting list to get inot the BSN Nursing program? |
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There is not a true waiting list - once you have satisfactorily completed all pre-requisite courses and you apply to the program, every effort is made to assign you a clinical seat. However, the next available seat may be as much as two years away, so it is important to plan for that waiting period. |
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When can we begin submitting questions to the Rumor Mill? |
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As of today, the 6th of December, you can begin submitting any questions you might have. Send them to us. We'll be happy to answer them for you!
And if you just want to know if a rumor you heard is true, just write what you heard in the Question box, with "Is it true?" and we'll do our best to track it down. If you prefer to ask or receive a response privately, please contact Jan Harris at 786-4595 or anjch1@uaa.alaska.edu. |
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I am the Career Resource Advisor at Dimond High School. A student, interested in the UAA nursing program, said she had heard of a program at UAA where one of our local hospitals paid for part of their tuition if the student agreed to work for that hospital upon graduation. Any truth to this rumor? |
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We are not aware of Anchorage facilities that have provided tuition support in exchange for a time commitment on graduation, though that has been true for some of the rural hospitals. You might want to contact the student advisor, Marie Samson, 786-4561, to discuss student support opportunities available in Anchorage, or suggest that the student make an appointment to discuss her situation with Marie. |
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What credit and considerations are you giving for diploma nurses with thirty years experience who wish to pursue a BSN -MSN. |
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The School of Nursing does have an RN-BSN completion program, as well MSN programs, that are offered in formats that allow working nurses to participate. Please contact Jessica Salas at anjes@uaa.alaska.edu or 786-786-4550 for detailed information. |
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How long does it usually take to get accepted to the nursing program? |
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It depends which program you are applying for. The first step is to complete all pre-requisites to the nursing program you are interested in. You may want to talk with an advisor; if so, please call 786-4550 for an appointment. The AAS program is available in Anchorage and also in 10 outreach sites. A person applies to the site of their choice and admission will depend on several factors, including their GPA. The BS program is available in Anchorage. Once an applicant has completed all pre-requisites with an acceptable GPA, they are placed in a clinical seat and typically this is up to two years in advance. Students are encouraged to complete co-requisite coursework, pursue a related minor, find work in the field, or to otherwise make relevant use of the waiting period. There are a large number of students seeking to enter nursing schools in the country, so it is very competitive and some waiting time is common. |
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I want to know how to apply on line for university of anchorage alaska school of nursing. |
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At this time, the University application is available for on-line submission, but not the UAA School of Nursing application. However, it is available in pdf format on the School of Nursing website - http://nursing.uaa.alaska.edu - and can be downloaded and printed out to be submitted. We hope to have it in a fully on-line format sometime in the near future. |
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