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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

in Alabama for nursing research funding

#8

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

#7

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

20,000+

Alumni

UAB School of Nursing produces

44%

of all UA System BSN graduates

More than

$18

million in grant funding overall for fiscal year 2025

1,183

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

2

National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence designations

7th

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

UAB School of Nursing produces

68%

of all UA System Doctoral nursing graduates

#9

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

31%

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

#16

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

#9

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program 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

UAB School of Nursing produces

66%

of all UA System MSN graduates

#14

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

38+

University Deans

4

Endowed Chairs

#1

producer of nursing degrees in Alabama

1,700

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

5

Endowed Professorships

#5

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

#7

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

#8

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

85+

practice sites through partnerships with entities across the state

#6

MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty 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

11th

in the nation for nursing NIH funding

1,073+

mothers served through the Nurse-Family Partnership of Greater Alabama

5,000+

clinical affiliate placement sites

15,268

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

24%

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

19%

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

130+

Faculty & Alumni FAANS

UAB School of Nursing produces

56%

of all UA System nursing graduates

#6

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

1 of 9

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

1 of 7

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

5,500

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