Best Online Nursing Programs in Alaska

If you are seeking an Alaska online nursing degree program, the first thing you should look for is if the program is accredited.

The best online nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

You can earn an online nursing degree at the University of Alaska, Anchorage or consider other best online nursing degree programs offered by accredited institutions in other states to become a certified registered nurse or advance your establiszhed nursing career.

Best Online Nursing Programs in Alaska

See information on online nursing degree programs in Alaska below.

1. University of Alaska, Anchorage

The nursing degree programs at the University of Alaska (UAA) are ACEN-accredited and intended for registered nurses or students with a graduate degree in nursing from an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse program.

UAA has an online RN-to-BSN program that builds on current knowledge and skills through courses such as dimensions of professional nursing practice and nursing leadership and management.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program involves advanced courses and capstone requirements that demonstrate your nursing expertise.

Other Best Online Nursing Programs

Find a list of other best online nursing degree programs below, including some of the easiest RN to BSN programs online and multiple self-paced RN to BSN programs.

Capella University

If you are currently a working nurse, consider the RN to BSN in nursing degree program at Capella University. The nursing program is CCNE-accredited and delivered online.

Capella University offers two paths toward earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

The two paths include:

• FlexPath requires 90 points
• GuidedPath requires 180 credits

The online nursing programs involve courses such as developing a health care perspective and managing health information and technology. A capstone course is also required.

Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program that requires in-person requirements to complete clinical experiences.

The online experience for Chamberlain University's BSN program includes live virtual classes, virtual simulations, and virtual labs. Example lab courses include:

• anatomy and physiology with lab
• fundamentals of microbiology with lab
• intro to general, organic, and biological chemistry with lab

The cost of online tuition is $699 per credit hour.

Drexel University

Drexel University offers over ten online nursing degree programs. Find a list of a few of the nursing degree programs available below.

Undergraduate Nursing Degree Programs

• RN to BSN
• RN to BSN to MSN

Graduate Nursing Degree Programs

• MSN adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner
• MSN clinical nurse leader
• MSN family nurse practitioner
• MSN nursing education
• MSN pediatric acute care nurse practitioner
• MSN public health nursing
• MSN psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
• Doctor of Nursing Practice

Herzing University

Herzing University offers a nursing degree program at each degree level. See the list of online nursing degree programs below:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing
• Doctor of Nursing Practice

If you are a registered nurse, you can enroll in the RN to BSN program and earn your degree in one year.

The MSN programs provide specialty tracks such as nursing education, family nurse practitioner, and pediatric nurse practitioner.

Regent University

Regent University provides CCNE-accredited online degree programs that offer a degree in nursing.

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree through the RN to BS degree program or a Master of Science in Nursing degree.

The online MSN degree program provides two concentration options to focus your degree in an area that suits your interests and career goals.

Choose a concentration in:

• nurse educator
• nurse leadership and management

Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University offers an undergraduate and graduate degree program in nursing. Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or a Master of Science in Nursing degree.

The nursing programs at SNHU are delivered online. You can accelerate the path to your MSN degree with the RN to MSN degree program. The MSN degree program offers several concentrations.

Example concentrations include family nurse practitioner, nurse executive leadership, and nursing education.

University of Phoenix

If you are a registered nurse in Alaska, you can earn your online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Phoenix.

The University of Phoenix also offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree programs and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program. The following concentrations are offered with an MSN degree:

• informatics
• nurse administration
• nurse education
• nursing/family nurse practitioner
• nursing/psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner

The nursing degree programs at the University of Phoenix are CCNE-accredited.

Walden University

If you are interested in enhancing your nursing career, gain advanced knowledge and skills through the Master of Science in Nursing with a nurse practitioner specialization degree program at Walden University.

If you have earned your MSN degree, consider the Doctor of Nursing with a nurse practitioner specialization degree program. Both programs are provided in an online course-based format.

You may be able to receive courses tuition free through the Believe and Achieve Scholarship.

Western Governors University

Western Governors University provides many options for earning a nursing degree online. Registered nurses seeking a nursing degree can apply for the RN to BSN degree program or RN to MSN degree program.

The nursing degree programs at WGU include:

• RN to BSN
• RN to MSN
• BSN to MSN

Concentration options such as nursing education, nursing leadership and management, and nursing informatics are offered to tailor your degree to fit your needs.

Types of Nursing Programs Offered Online in Alaska

There are two types of nursing programs offered online in Alaska. The University of Alaska, Anchorage offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program.

Alaska students may also apply to online nursing degree programs in other states. There are other accredited institutions that offer BSN and DNP programs, as well as a Master of Science in Nursing degree program.

What Are the Educational Requirements for a Nursing Degree

The educational requirements for nurses usually consists of didactic and clinical courses. Each degree level and career goal have different requirements.

An undergraduate nursing degree takes three to four years to complete and prepares you for state licensure. You may be required to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination through your degree program.

Graduate degrees require the completion of more advanced courses and clinical experiences.

Licensing Requirements for Nurses in Alaska

You earn your nursing license in Alaska through the Alaska Board of Nursing. The Alaska Board of Nursing requires you graduate from a school of nursing in the United States or Canada.

You must also successfully complete the National Council Licensure Examination and satisfy fingerprint requirements.

Start Your Nursing Degree Online

There are many options for you to start your nursing degree online. Consider an Alaska online nursing degree program at UAA or an online nursing degree program from another accredited institution.