Nursing schools in Alaska

Browse 31 current public campus profiles representing 37 nursing programs in Alaska. These are the programs currently listed in the directory, not a claim of complete statewide coverage.

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) is the largest current pathway grouping at 10 programs; Hybrid appears on 19 programs.

Reviewed September 2026

Campus profiles: 31
Programs: 37

Current program evidence

Counts describe the programs below and retain each program's current status; they do not imply approval, accreditation, admissions availability, or resident eligibility.

Browse by pathway

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) 2 programs
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) 10 programs
Traditional BSN 4 programs
LPN-to-RN 1 program
LPN-to-BSN 1 program
Military Medic-to-RN 1 program
RN-to-BSN 2 programs
Nurse Practitioner 2 programs
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 1 program
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 1 program
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate 3 programs
Other Official Nursing Program 9 programs

Delivery formats

On campus 6 programs
Hybrid 19 programs
Online 12 programs

Approval and accreditation context

State approval, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation are separate facts. An authority listed here is current state-level context from published program evidence; it does not mean every program on this page has the same approval or accreditation status.

Alaska Board of Nursing Reviewed September 4, 2026

Alaska campus profiles

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Physical instructional campus
Alaska Pacific University: Alaska Pacific University — Anchorage
Institution
Alaska Pacific University
Campus
Alaska Pacific University — Anchorage
Location
Anchorage, AK
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 2
2 programs
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate Degree in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
- Nursing (RN to BSN)RN-to-BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Alaska Regional Hospital
Institution
Alaska Regional Hospital
Location
Anchorage, AK
0 programs
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Nonphysical or institution location
Casper College: Casper College — Alaska Refresher Distance Relationship
Institution
Casper College
Campus
Casper College — Alaska Refresher Distance Relationship
Location
AK
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
0 programs
Reviewed September 4, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Central Peninsula Hospital
Institution
Central Peninsula Hospital
Location
Soldotna, AK
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Nurse Residency ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · Not currently available · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Charter College: Charter College — Anchorage
Institution
Charter College
Campus
Charter College — Anchorage
Location
Anchorage, AK
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Associate of Applied Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Applied Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence: Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence — Alaska Refresher Distance Relationship
Institution
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
Campus
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence — Alaska Refresher Distance Relationship
Location
AK
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 2
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
2 programs
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Refresher CourseOther Official Nursing Program · Certificate of Completion; nondegree LPN refresher · Fully Online · Active
- Registered Nurse (RN) Refresher CourseOther Official Nursing Program · Certificate of Completion; nondegree RN refresher · Fully Online · Active
Reviewed September 4, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Foundation Health Partners: Denali Center
Institution
Foundation Health Partners
Campus
Denali Center
Location
Fairbanks, AK
0 programs
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Physical instructional campus
Foundation Health Partners: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Institution
Foundation Health Partners
Campus
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Nursing: Graduate Residency ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · Not currently available · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Foundation Health Partners: FHP Internal Medicine and Senior Care Clinic – Dr. Doolittle Medical Building
Institution
Foundation Health Partners
Campus
FHP Internal Medicine and Senior Care Clinic – Dr. Doolittle Medical Building
Location
Fairbanks, AK
0 programs
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Foundation Health Partners: Tanana Valley Clinic – Noble Street
Institution
Foundation Health Partners
Campus
Tanana Valley Clinic – Noble Street
Location
Fairbanks, AK
0 programs
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Maxim Healthcare Services: Maxim Healthcare – Anchorage Regional Office
Institution
Maxim Healthcare Services
Campus
Maxim Healthcare – Anchorage Regional Office
Location
Anchorage, AK
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
0 programs
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Nonphysical or institution location
Nightingale College: Nightingale College — Alaska online relationship
Institution
Nightingale College
Campus
Nightingale College — Alaska online relationship
Location
AK
Delivery
Hybrid, Fully Online
Program status
Active 7
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
7 programs
- Practical Nursing (PN) Diploma ProgramPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Diploma in Practical Nursing · Fully Online · Active
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) ProgramTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Fully Online · Active
- LPN-to-ASN ProgramLPN-to-RN · Associate of Science in Nursing · Fully Online · Active
4 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 4, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Providence Health & Services – Alaska: Providence Alaska Medical Center
Institution
Providence Health & Services – Alaska
Campus
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Location
Anchorage, AK
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 2
2 programs
- Providence Alaska Clinical Academy – Nurse FellowsOther Official Nursing Program · Not currently available · Hybrid · Active
- Providence Clinical Academy RN Residency Program at Providence Alaska Medical CenterOther Official Nursing Program · Not currently available · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Providence Health & Services – Alaska: Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital
Institution
Providence Health & Services – Alaska
Campus
Providence St. Elias Specialty Hospital
Location
Anchorage, AK
0 programs
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Nonphysical or institution location
South Dakota State University: South Dakota State University — Alaska Refresher Distance Relationship
Institution
South Dakota State University
Campus
South Dakota State University — Alaska Refresher Distance Relationship
Location
AK
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 2
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
2 programs
- Licensed Practical Nurse Independent Study Refresher CourseOther Official Nursing Program · LPN refresher course completion; non-college-credit continuing professional development · Fully Online · Active
- Registered Nurse Independent Study Refresher CourseOther Official Nursing Program · RN refresher course completion; non-college-credit continuing professional development · Fully Online · Active
Reviewed September 4, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
Sura College: Sura College — Alaska Refresher Distance Relationship
Institution
Sura College
Campus
Sura College — Alaska Refresher Distance Relationship
Location
AK
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 1
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
1 program
- Registered Nurse Refresher ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · RN refresher course completion; non-credit continuing education · Fully Online · Active
Reviewed September 4, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
University of Alaska Anchorage: UAA Anchorage — Health Sciences Building
Institution
University of Alaska Anchorage
Campus
UAA Anchorage — Health Sciences Building
Location
Anchorage, AK
Delivery
On Campus, Hybrid
Program status
Active 5
5 programs
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science · On Campus · Active
- Master of Science in Nursing ScienceMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) · Master of Science in Nursing Science · Hybrid · Active
- Graduate Certificate in Nursing EducationPost-Graduate Nursing Certificate · Graduate Certificate · Hybrid · Active
2 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
University of Alaska Anchorage: UAA Bethel — UAF Kuskokwim Campus
Institution
University of Alaska Anchorage
Campus
UAA Bethel — UAF Kuskokwim Campus
Location
Bethel, AK
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Associate of Applied Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Applied Science · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
University of Alaska Anchorage: UAA Fairbanks — UAF Community and Technical College
Institution
University of Alaska Anchorage
Campus
UAA Fairbanks — UAF Community and Technical College
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science · On Campus · Active
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Physical instructional campus
University of Alaska Anchorage: UAA Homer — Kachemak Bay Campus
Institution
University of Alaska Anchorage
Campus
UAA Homer — Kachemak Bay Campus
Location
Homer, AK
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Associate of Applied Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Applied Science · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
University of Alaska Anchorage: UAA Kenai — Kenai River Campus
Institution
University of Alaska Anchorage
Campus
UAA Kenai — Kenai River Campus
Location
Soldotna, AK
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Associate of Applied Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Applied Science · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
University of Alaska Anchorage: UAA Ketchikan — UAS Paul Building
Institution
University of Alaska Anchorage
Campus
UAA Ketchikan — UAS Paul Building
Location
Ketchikan, AK
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Associate of Applied Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Applied Science · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
University of Alaska Anchorage: UAA Kodiak — Kodiak College
Institution
University of Alaska Anchorage
Campus
UAA Kodiak — Kodiak College
Location
Kodiak, AK
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Associate of Applied Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Applied Science · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
University of Alaska Anchorage: UAA Mat-Su — Mat-Su College
Institution
University of Alaska Anchorage
Campus
UAA Mat-Su — Mat-Su College
Location
Palmer, AK
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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