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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.

1,183

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

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

31%

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

#1

producer of nursing degrees in Alabama

5

Endowed Professorships

19%

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

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

#1

in Alabama for nursing research funding

4

Endowed Chairs

1,073+

mothers served through the Nurse-Family Partnership of Greater Alabama

UAB School of Nursing produces

66%

of all UA System MSN graduates

#8

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

5,000+

clinical affiliate placement sites

#8

Master of Science in Nursing Program 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

#9

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

130+

Faculty & Alumni FAANS

7th

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

#16

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

15,268

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

2

National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence designations

11th

in the nation for nursing NIH funding

#14

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

More than

$18

million in grant funding overall for fiscal year 2025

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

20,000+

Alumni

1 of 13

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

#7

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

38+

University Deans

#6

DNP Administration/Management 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

UAB School of Nursing produces

44%

of all UA System BSN graduates

UAB School of Nursing produces

68%

of all UA System Doctoral nursing graduates

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

UAB School of Nursing produces

56%

of all UA System nursing graduates