UAB School of Nursing

UAB School of Nursing The UAB School of Nursing is a leader and trendsetter in nursing and health care. The School is ranked 13th, in the top 5% of nursing schools, by U.S.

The UAB School of Nursing is a leader and trendsetter in nursing and healthcare and located at UAB- Alabama’s flagship academic health science center. News and World Report. The School’s notables include:
- Alabama’s only PhD in nursing program and nursing-specific research center
- One of three Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows programs in the U.S. specific to returning volunteers interested in pursuing a career in nursing
- Designated as a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center for International Nursing; one of 10 in the U.S. and 42 in the world
- Diverse research funding portfolio from sources including the National Institute of Nursing Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Child Health Development, Department of Defense, Veterans Administration (VA), Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), among others

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Three UABSON faculty members have been named Distinguished Fellows of the Nursing Academy by the National Academies of P...
03/18/2026

Three UABSON faculty members have been named Distinguished Fellows of the Nursing Academy by the National Academies of Practice.

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This past week, UABSON faculty attended the National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting and Forum, contributing as pre...
03/17/2026

This past week, UABSON faculty attended the National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting and Forum, contributing as presenters and celebrating the induction of several colleagues as Fellows.

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UABSON Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Family, Community and Health Systems Curry Bordelon is...
03/17/2026

UABSON Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Family, Community and Health Systems Curry Bordelon is helping to create a lasting, national impact on the future of men’s health in nursing. Recently, the American Nurses Association announced that it is recognizing Men’s Health Nursing as a specialty and officially adopting the Men’s Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, the result of a multi‑year, nationwide collaboration co-led by Bordelon.

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Back to class, back to winter? ❄️
03/16/2026

Back to class, back to winter? ❄️

UABSON faculty are among the interprofessional leaders participating in the National Academies of Practice Annual Meetin...
03/13/2026

UABSON faculty are among the interprofessional leaders participating in the National Academies of Practice Annual Meeting and Forum this week. If you’re attending, be sure to join their workshop tomorrow!

Conference information: https://bit.ly/4bt1RHn

03/13/2026

Managing the pace of nursing school while also being a UAB Golden Girl takes commitment, and BSN student Kennedy Leonard rises to the challenge. Follow her through a packed schedule of early workouts, practice, nursing classes, check‑offs and an AAC rivalry game performance!

UABSON faculty and students presented on topics in academic nursing at the recent Sigma Nursing Region 8 Conference.
03/13/2026

UABSON faculty and students presented on topics in academic nursing at the recent Sigma Nursing Region 8 Conference.

Ready to lead at the highest level in health care? The UAB School of Nursing DNP Nurse Executive Pathway is designed for...
03/11/2026

Ready to lead at the highest level in health care? The UAB School of Nursing DNP Nurse Executive Pathway is designed for experienced nurse leaders with a master’s in nursing, business or health administration. This practice-focused terminal degree prepares students for executive health system leadership roles, including Chief Nursing Officer or Chief Nursing Informatics Officer.

Interested in learning more? Join our upcoming virtual open house!

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Learn more about the Nurse Executive Pathway: https://bit.ly/4s5CB11

Last Thursday's Undergraduate/Prelicensure Organizations, Services and Employers Expo offered students the chance to con...
03/10/2026

Last Thursday's Undergraduate/Prelicensure Organizations, Services and Employers Expo offered students the chance to connect with professional organizations, school and campus services, employers and graduate clinical programs. Thank you to all our exhibitors for helping make the event a success and for supporting our students!

UABSON Instructor Rebekah Day was recently a guest on the National League for Nursing Nursing EDge Unscripted podcast.Li...
03/06/2026

UABSON Instructor Rebekah Day was recently a guest on the National League for Nursing Nursing EDge Unscripted podcast.

Listen to episode: https://bit.ly/3N2a8tF

The UAB School of Nursing is well represented at the Sigma Nursing Region 8 Conference by several faculty whose work adv...
03/06/2026

The UAB School of Nursing is well represented at the Sigma Nursing Region 8 Conference by several faculty whose work advances nursing education, practice and research.

Conference information: https://bit.ly/4aTCMX1

The UAB School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Pathway has earned the maximum five-year initial ...
03/06/2026

The UAB School of Nursing Master of Science in Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Pathway has earned the maximum five-year initial accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education. This recognition reflects ACME’s rigorous standards for teaching excellence and academic quality. As the only ACME-accredited nurse-midwifery education pathway in Alabama, this achievement marks a pivotal advancement for women’s health in the state and across the region.

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The UAB School of Nursing is a leader and trendsetter in nursing and health care. It is located at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the state’s flagship academic health science center. The School is ranked 8th by U.S. News and World Report. The School’s notables include: - Alabama’s oldest and most honored PhD in nursing program - One of three Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows programs in the U.S. specific to returning volunteers interested in pursuing a career in nursing - Designated as a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center for International Nursing - Diverse research funding portfolio from sources including the National Institute of Nursing Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Child Health Development, Department of Defense, Veterans Administration (VA), Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), among others