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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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01/23/2026

We hope everyone's semester is off to a great start! Our faculty and staff had a blast welcoming students back last week with a surprise grand entrance!

01/23/2026

📣 Nurse Anesthesia In-Person Open House Rescheduled

Out of an abundance of caution, due to potential travel concerns across North Alabama Sunday afternoon and evening, the DNP Nurse Anesthesia In-Person Open House has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. central time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

All existing registrations are confirmed for the new date. If you were not able to attend the original date but would still like a chance to learn more about the pathway before the May 1 application deadline for Summer 2027 admission, we invite you to attend in March!

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Pz6ntq
Learn more about the DNP Nurse Anesthesia Pathway: https://bit.ly/2vHmHm1

01/22/2026

UABSON Professor and Chair of the Department of Acute, Chronic and Continuing Care Allison Shorten has been named Senior Associate Dean of Professional Development and Faculty Affairs. She assumed the role January 1, 2026.

Read more: https://bit.ly/45oMzRQ

01/21/2026

UABSON Associate Professor, Assistant Dean of Nursing Clinical Practice and Partnerships and Chief Nursing Officer of UAB Hospital Terri Poe has been named the inaugural Chief Nursing Executive for UAB Health System.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Nv5K6m

01/20/2026

Happy CRNA Week to our nurse anesthesia alumni, students, faculty and colleagues! We proudly celebrate your contributions and the impact you make in serving your patients each day.

01/15/2026

What were we up to in 2016? Breaking ground on our new building, cheering on our outstanding alumni, sharpening our skills in simulations and dominating at co****le, team sports and in the Gurney Derby. Some things don’t change!

01/15/2026

Looking to reach the highest level of clinical nursing practice? UAB School of Nursing’s nationally ranked Post-MSN to DNP Pathway helps working nurses develop advanced expertise and grow into leaders in clinical practice, nursing administration, nursing education and nursing informatics. The pathway's part-time, distance-accessible format allows working nurses to advance their careers, supported by expert faculty who teach using evidence-based models that lead to lasting improvements in patient care.

Join our virtual open house next week to learn more.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4ozqnf1
Learn more about the Post-MSN to DNP Pathway: https://bit.ly/3WgW14M

01/13/2026

Join us in February for the UAB Nursing Leadership Summit, an event for Chief Nursing Officers and Directors of Nursing across the nation, as well as those interested in a career in nursing leadership. Learn about the current state of the profession through a keynote by Nora Warshawsky, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, FAAN, celebrate the launch of our Nurse Executive in Residence program and tour our leading-edge simulation lab where leadership development comes to life.

The event also will feature a panel discussion with program graduates, opportunities to connect with peers during a networking reception and the chance to earn CEUs. Bring a guest who may be ready to take the next step in their leadership journey through UAB’s DNP Nurse Executive Pathway.

There is no fee to attend. RSVP to uabsonevents@uab.edu.

01/13/2026

The UAB School of Nursing and the Junior Board of Visitors thank our corporate sponsors for the support and generosity that have helped make this year’s No‑Show Ball a success!

01/13/2026

As emerging technologies transform patient education, nursing faculty are exploring how artificial intelligence can strengthen patient health literacy.

UABSON Assistant Professor and Director of SON Blazer Core Elizabeth Crooks, who also is a Board Member of the Rural Nurse Organization, recently presented at the International Rural Nurse Conference on how AI can support rural nurses by helping them simplify medical terminology to enhance understanding for patients.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LpUo2H

01/12/2026

UABSON faculty members are attending the Society for Simulation in Healthcare International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare this week, where they will be presenting on innovations and other key topics within simulation.

Conference information: https://bit.ly/3YUjOJf

01/09/2026

Are you ready to grow your nursing career? The UAB School of Nursing RN to BSN Pathway is designed for licensed RNs who want to expand their expertise and opportunities. With a flexible curriculum offering 3-, 4-, and 5-semester plans in a distance-accessible format, you can continue working while building skills in leadership, evidence-based practice and advanced nursing concepts.

Join next week’s virtual open house to learn more and connect with faculty and staff!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4mQ6O0s
Learn more about the RN to BSN Pathway: https://bit.ly/48dTLCB

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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

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