By Tucker Carden
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing alumnus Adam Wilson, MSN, RN (BSN 2018, MSN 2023), has been named to the 2026 class of the Emergency Nurses Association’s “20 Under 40,” honoring up-and-coming nurses under the age of 40 who are addressing the complexities and challenges of emergency care head on. One of only 20 selections in an organization with over 40,000 members, Wilson was recognized at the ENA annual conference in September.
“As a UAB School of Nursing alumnus, I’m proud to carry forward the legacy of my wife and mother, who are also proud graduates of the School,” he said. “The education and foundation I received at UAB have helped shape my journey as an emergency nurse and contributed to the honor of being named one of ENA’s 20 Under 40.”
A two-time alumnus of the UAB School of Nursing and fourth generation nurse, Wilson is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps as an Amphibious Reconnaissance Marine. He currently serves as the Nurse Manager in the Emergency Department at UAB Hospital. Wilson also serves on the ENA Advocacy Advisory Council and the Alabama ENA Council's Government Affairs Committee.
It is not lost on Wilson how his and his family’s history at the School have aided him on the journey to this well-deserved honor. “This recognition is not only a personal milestone, but also a reflection of the legacy, dedication and commitment to nursing that my family and UAB have instilled in me,” he said.