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Nursing & Respiratory Therapy
The Nursing Program includes 180 hours of intensive clinical practice during the summer.
Faculty & Staff
The Nursing Program has highly qualified personnel. All of our Professors maintain up-to-date licenses and are active members of the Professional Nursing College of Puerto Rico. Our Faculty is dedicated to the student's academic counseling during their years of study in our University.
Lourdes Méndez
PhD, 2002, Andrews University
Department Chair
lmendez@uaa.edu
787.834.95959 ext. 2209
Harvey Anaya
MD, 1993, Montemorelos
Medicine
Professor
hanaya@uaa.edu
ext. 2276
Elizabeth Carlo
MSN, 1987, Pontifical Catholic University
Specialty:Mental Health and Psychiatric
Assistant Professor
ecarlo@uaa.edu
ext. 2525
Betsy Casasnovas
MSN, 2000, Pontifical Catholic University
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Assistant Professor
bcasasnovas@uaa.edu
ext. 2543
Janice Cristancho
MSN, 1995, Andrews University
Specialty: Maternity
Assistant Professor
jcristancho@uaa.edu
ext. 2543
María Cruz
MSN, 1996, University of Puerto Rico
Specialty: Family and Community
Assistant Professor
mcruz@uaa.edu
ext. 2304
Mirna Hidalgo
MSN, 1997, Pontifical Catholic University
Specialty: Mental Health and Psychiatric
Assistant Professor
mhidalgo@uaa.edu
ext. 2301
José Recio
MSN, 1991, Pontifical Catholic University
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Assistant Professor
jrecio@uaa.edu
ext. 2303
Esperanza Tejada
MSN, 1986, Pontifical Catholic University
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Assistant Professor
etejada@uaa.edu
ext. 2300
Sylvia Carmenatty
MSN in progress, Antillean Adventist University
Skill Laboratory Coordinator
scarmenatty@uaa.edu
ext. 2228
What does this Program offer me?
Our Nursing Program has a well-equipped laboratory so students can apply, practice and develop their skills in patient care. It also has a computer room in which students may practice virtual laboratories and reviews for the Puerto Rico Board of Nursing as well as the United States Board of Nursing (NCLEX). The skills laboratory has wireless internet access and video projectors. Our Programs offer 180 hours of intensive clinical practice during the summer. A high percentage of our graduates are employed throughout Puerto Rico.
Degrees Offered
The Nursing Program offers the following Programs:
- A. S. in Nursing
- B. S. in Nursing
- B. S. for Registered Nurses
The Respiratory Therapy Program offers the following Programs:
- A. S. Respiratory Therapy
- B. S. Cardiopulmonary
What can I do after Antillean?
Our graduates may continue graduate studies in Puerto Rico or the United States and work in any hospital or health agency as a:
- Registered Nurse
About our Graduates
The vast majority of our graduates (estimated 90%) are employed by different health agencies in or outside of Puerto Rico. Many of them are working in Puerto Rico at different hospitals throughout the Island such as: Bella Vista Hospital, Mayagüez; Perea Hospital, Mayagüez; San Antonio Hospital, Mayagüez; Hospital La Concepción, San Germán and at White Memorial Hospital, Los Angeles California.
Contact
- Tel.: 787.834.9595 ext. 2225
- Email: nursing@uaa.edu
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