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A proven powerhouse, the UAB School of Nursing’s rich history and 75 years of excellence have resulted in Alabama’s highest ranked and most honored nursing school across academics, clinical partnerships and research.

1 of 7

Nurse Anesthesia programs in the nation with full accreditation status by the International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists

5,000+

clinical affiliate placement sites

130+

Faculty & Alumni FAANS

2

National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence designations

#7

DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

#9

DNP Nurse Anesthesia Pathway in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

#13

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

1,700

patients seen through the nurse-managed Heart FailuRe Transitional Care Services for Adults (HRTSA) Clinic

38+

University Deans

31%

of all MSN graduates in the state of Alabama are UAB School of Nursing graduates

#6

MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

19%

of all BSN graduates in the state of Alabama are UAB School of Nursing graduates

#9

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

4

Endowed Chairs

UAB School of Nursing produces

44%

of all UA System BSN graduates

11th

in the nation for nursing NIH funding

#8

MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

1 of 13

Nursing education programs to be recognized as a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in 2024

#16

MSN Nurse-Midwifery Pathway in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

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Endowed Professorships

24%

of all nursing graduates in the state of Alabama graduated from the UAB School of Nursing

20,000+

Alumni

More than

$18

million in grant funding overall for fiscal year 2025

85+

practice sites through partnerships with entities across the state

UAB School of Nursing produces

68%

of all UA System Doctoral nursing graduates

1,073+

mothers served through the Nurse-Family Partnership of Greater Alabama

#1

producer of nursing degrees in Alabama

7th

consecutive Best Workplace for Men in Nursing award from the American Association for Men in Nursing

#14

DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

UAB School of Nursing produces

56%

of all UA System nursing graduates

15,268

patient visits through the school's PATH (Providing Access to Healthcare) Clinic

1 of 9

World Health Organization/Pan American Health Organization collaborating centers in the United States focused on nursing and midwifery.

#7

DNP Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

#6

DNP Administration/Management Specialty in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

#5

MSN Health Systems Administration Specialty in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

5,500

nurse home visits each year through the Nurse-Family Partnership of Greater Alabama

UAB School of Nursing produces

66%

of all UA System MSN graduates

1,183

patients seen through the school's PATH (Providing Access to Healthcare) Clinic

#8

Master of Science in Nursing Program in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report

#1

in Alabama for nursing research funding