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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Monday evening's Lamp of Learning Ceremony was one of many milestones ahead for our first summer BSN cohort! During the ...
06/11/2026

Monday evening's Lamp of Learning Ceremony was one of many milestones ahead for our first summer BSN cohort! During the ceremony, students received their pins and recited the Nightingale Pledge, signifying their welcome into the nursing profession. 🕯️

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We are excited to have UABSON faculty and staff at this week, contributing to the conversation on simulation‑based nur...
06/11/2026

We are excited to have UABSON faculty and staff at this week, contributing to the conversation on simulation‑based nursing education and training.

Ready to lead at the highest level in healthcare? Join our upcoming Nurse Executive virtual open house!🗓️ Wednesday, Jun...
06/10/2026

Ready to lead at the highest level in healthcare? Join our upcoming Nurse Executive virtual open house!

🗓️ Wednesday, June 17, 2026
⏰ 6–7pm

Register here: https://bit.ly/3RZwXAl

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.

The application deadline for Spring 2027 admission is October 15.

Learn more about the Nurse Executive Pathway: https://bit.ly/43ZUofz

Proof that hard work pays off! We are beyond proud of these BSN graduates! 🎓
06/10/2026

Proof that hard work pays off! We are beyond proud of these BSN graduates! 🎓

UABSON Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Professional Development and Faculty Affairs Allison Shorten and Professor...
06/10/2026

UABSON Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Professional Development and Faculty Affairs Allison Shorten and Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship Ellen Smith have been appointed to university professorships.

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The Alabama Emergency Nurses Association-ALENA is recognizing Associate Professor Melanie Gibbons Hallman and DNP studen...
06/09/2026

The Alabama Emergency Nurses Association-ALENA is recognizing Associate Professor Melanie Gibbons Hallman and DNP student and UAB Hospital Emergency Nurse Practitioner Andrew Semegram for their excellence and contributions to advanced practice emergency nursing. Hallman is the recipient of the Outstanding Emergency Nurse Educator Award, and Semegram is the recipient of the Excellence in Advanced Practice Emergency Nursing Award.

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The UAB School of Nursing was honored to welcome Dr. Fayron Epps as the keynote speaker of the 35th Dr. Jean A. Kelley L...
06/08/2026

The UAB School of Nursing was honored to welcome Dr. Fayron Epps as the keynote speaker of the 35th Dr. Jean A. Kelley Lecture, where she presented “My Journey to Healing Communities Facing Dementia.”

The Dr. Jean A. Kelley Endowed Lectureship, established in 1989 to honor the retiring Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, welcomes a speaker each year who exemplifies Dr. Kelley’s dedication to education and excellence. The Lectureship symbolizes her legacy of mentoring students, graduates and colleagues and sustains her belief that established scholars should guide and encourage the scholars of the future.

Thank you to Dr. Epps and to all who joined in person and virtually!

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Learn more about the Jean A. Kelley Lectureship: https://bit.ly/4vAuIlo

Are you ready to grow your nursing career? The UAB School of Nursing RN to BSN Pathway is designed for licensed RNs who ...
06/04/2026

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 our virtual open house next week to learn more and connect with faculty and staff. Don’t miss this final opportunity before the Fall 2026 application deadline!

🗓️ Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ 4 - 5pm

The application deadline for Fall 2026 admission is June 15, and the Spring 2027 deadline is October 15.

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

Last Friday, UABSON faculty and alumni joined the Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. for their Scholarship and Con...
06/02/2026

Last Friday, UABSON faculty and alumni joined the Birmingham Black Nurses Association Inc. for their Scholarship and Continuing Education Program. Several members of our community presented during the event, including Dean Shirey, who delivered a keynote presentation.

Looking for a way to get ahead in your nursing education? The UAB School of Nursing Joint Enrollment Pathway allows you ...
05/29/2026

Looking for a way to get ahead in your nursing education? The UAB School of Nursing Joint Enrollment Pathway allows you to begin BSN coursework while earning your associate degree at Bevill State Community College or Wallace State Department of Nursing.

Want to learn more and see if this pathway is right for you? Join us at next week's virtual open house!

🗓️ Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 4 - 5pm

The Spring 2027 application deadline is September 15, 2026 for BSCC and October 1, 2026 for WSCC.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Ksb350
Learn more about the Joint Enrollment Pathway: https://bit.ly/46MCQ7A

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