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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 9

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

19%

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

85+

practice sites through partnerships with entities across the state

5,500

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

#5

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

#1

in Alabama for nursing research funding

UAB School of Nursing produces

66%

of all UA System MSN graduates

More than

$18

million in grant funding overall for fiscal year 2025

5

Endowed Professorships

7th

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

15,268

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

#3

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

UAB School of Nursing produces

44%

of all UA System BSN graduates

38+

University Deans

11th

in the nation for nursing NIH funding

1 of 13

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

#5

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

20,000+

Alumni

#19

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

130+

Faculty & Alumni FAANS

1,700

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

#13

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

#1

producer of nursing degrees in Alabama

5,000+

clinical affiliate placement sites

UAB School of Nursing produces

56%

of all UA System nursing graduates

2

National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence designations

24%

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

#10

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program 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

1,183

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

#11

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

4

Endowed Chairs

#6

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

1 of 7

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

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