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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.

UAB School of Nursing produces

44%

of all UA System BSN graduates

1,073+

mothers served through the Nurse-Family Partnership of Greater Alabama

1,700

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

7th

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

#1

in Alabama for nursing research funding

11th

in the nation for nursing NIH funding

15,268

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

#5

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

1,183

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

20,000+

Alumni

38+

University Deans

#1

producer of nursing degrees in Alabama

#8

MSN Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty 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

#6

MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute 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

#16

MSN Nurse-Midwifery Pathway 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

#14

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

24%

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

5,000+

clinical affiliate placement sites

5

Endowed Professorships

More than

$18

million in grant funding overall for fiscal year 2025

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

#9

DNP Nurse Anesthesia Pathway 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

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

#8

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

UAB School of Nursing produces

68%

of all UA System Doctoral nursing graduates

4

Endowed Chairs

19%

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

31%

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

UAB School of Nursing produces

56%

of all UA System nursing graduates

1 of 7

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

130+

Faculty & Alumni FAANS

#13

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

2

National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence designations

85+

practice sites through partnerships with entities across the state