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UABSON Students
  • Brandi Gibson
  • Heather Parker
  • Mook Patricia
  • MacKenzy Mix
  • Stephanie Reed
  • Smith Khiry
  • Jordan Jeremy
  • "I have been a nurse for almost six years. I was nervous going back to school but my instructors have been amazing. They are so kind and so helpful. The program has allowed me to see what leadership looks like and all of the possibilities in nursing. I know getting my BSN will open more opportunities for me."

    Brandi Gibson RN to BSN Student
  • "The things that I’m learning in my classes I’m able to do immediately in my role and I’m able to make positive changes in my unit from the things that I’m learning."

    Heather Parker MSN Nursing Administration Student
  • "My experiences at UAB have been uplifting to my leadership practice. I am a nursing leader of 30 years. I have learned so much and have enjoyed every moment. I highly recommend this DNP."

    Patricia Mook DNP Nurse Executive Graduate
  • "I chose UAB because of the nursing program. I knew I wanted to pursue a career in nursing and when I saw that UAB was ranked number 13 with great pass rates, it sold me."

    MacKenzy Mix BSN Student
  • "Being able to go to a world-class institution like the UAB School of Nursing, gain additional knowledge and have the benefit of being in a cohort of other professionals that can be your lifelong friends as well as professional networking is something that will benefit you throughout your career and really just your life experience."

    Stephanie Reed MSN Nursing Informatics Graduate
  • "To those who are starting the AMNP program, pace yourself; don't rush the process. This program is set up for your success. Trust the faculty and things will start to click for you."

    Khiry Smith AMNP Graduate
  • "UAB was my top choice to pursue a PhD. The education, mentorship, and resources at UAB provided me with skills and connections to be an expert scientist. It is because of my PhD from UAB that I can pursue my passion of conducting research that makes a difference and improves the health of children."

    Jeremy Jordan PhD Graduate
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DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
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DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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MSN Health Systems Administration
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MSN Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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DNP Leadership
#7
in 2023 NIH research funding among schools of nursing
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MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
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Master of Science in Nursing Program
#11
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
#13
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
$10.3
million in NIH research funding for fiscal year 2023
$20.5
million in overall research funding for fiscal year 2023

Building leaders is our specialty

UAB nurses lead in the moment with an eye on the future. We are leaders who move health and health care forward. Our nurses lead advancements in education. They lead innovations in technology, treatments, practice and models of care. They lead the way to hope and healing.

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We come together in an environment that challenges and encourages in an equal measure, where the possibilities are endless.

Homecoming week 2022
Homecoming week 2022
BSN students walking to class
BSN students walking to class
Welcome Back Cookout
Welcome Back Cookout
Nurses Night Out at Railroad Park
2022 Nurses Night Out at Railroad Park
Nursing Students with Blaze
Blaze visits the Compentency Suites
Gurney Derby Races
Gurney Derby Races
First day of class
First day of class
Spring Fling Kickball
Spring Fling Kickball
Spring Fling Softball
Spring Fling Softball
Nursing Spirit
Nursing Spirit
Students in class
Students in Class
DNP Residents at Cahaba Medical
BSN Students Medication Administration
Photo of NNE Intensive
Neonatal NP Intensive
Adult-Gero Primary Care Intensive
Adult-Gero Primary Care NP Intensive
Pediatric Acute Care NP Intensive
Pediatric Acute Care NP Intensive
Blaze visits the Compentency Suites
BSN Students Simulation
Pediatric Primary Care NP Intensive
Pediatric Primary Care NP Intensive
Psychiatric/Mental Health NP Intensive
Psychiatric/Mental Health NP Intensive
BSN Inpatient Bedlab Simulation
BSN Inpatient Bedlab Simulation
Home Health Suite
Home Health Suite
Bibb Medical Center Partnership
Bibb Medical Center Partnership
Childrens of Alabama Scholars
Childrens of Alabama Scholars
Nurse Family Partnership visit at Railroad Park
Nurse Family Partnership visit at Railroad Park
Nurse Family Partnership at Home Visit
Nurse Family Partnership at Home Visit
PATH Clinic Team
PATH (Providing Access To Healthcare) Clinic
International Visiting Scholars
International Visiting Scholars (IVS) Welcome
Primary Care Scholars Summit
Primary Care Scholars Summit
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Primary Care Scholars Poster Presentation
Cahaba Medical DNP Residents
Cahaba Medical DNP Residents
Heart Failure Clinic
Heart Failure Clinic
Edwin Aroke's Research Presentation
Edwin Aroke's research presentation
Nick Dionne-Odom's Research Presentation
Nick Dionne-Odom's research presentation
Research Team
Research Team
PhD Poster Presentation
PhD poster presentation
PhD Intensive
PhD intensive
PhD Intensive Wrap Up Session
PhD intensive wrap up session
Research Writing
The Writing Envelope monthly workshop
Researcher David Vance holding a brain
SON researcher David Vance
Edwin Aroke in lab
Edwin Aroke in lab
We Care grant
WE CARE grant

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