UAB School of Nursing

With its recent relocation to new clinical space at Cooper Green Mercy Health Services, the UAB School of Nursing PATH Clinic has strengthened its ability to provide quality care for some of Alabama’s most vulnerable diabetes patients. Read more: bit.ly/4cwWXd7

UABSON Assistant Professor Sabrina Kopf is the recipient of the 2026 Rising Star Award presented by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. Read more: bit.ly/3QdtblT

The UAB School of Nursing is removing barriers to care and improving access through its new nurse-led Moms and Kids Mobile Health Clinic, providing maternal services, pediatric care and behavioral health support for families. Read more: bit.ly/4cehGSL

The UABSON is Alabama’s powerhouse nursing school, with its MSN program ranked No. 8 and DNP program ranked No. 9 in the 2026 @usnews “Best Graduate Schools” rankings. Nine graduate specialties also rank among the best in the nation. Read more: bit.ly/4mfx8lW

UABSON faculty, DNP students and alumni have had an inspiring week connecting with and learning from nurse leaders and executives at the 2026 AONL Annual Conference!

The UABSON stepped into a world of imagination on Friday, February 28, transforming its annual State of the School into a Disney‑themed celebration of achievement, teamwork and the magic that happens when people believe in a shared mission. Read more: bit.ly/3NDVWaF

We are proud to have Assistant Professor Tonya Judson representing the UAB School of Nursing at the 2026 ANIA Annual Conference this week. Conference information: bit.ly/3NDFtTT

UABSON Practice Lab Coordinator Nicole Stoddard is the recipient of an Alabama League for Nursing MSN Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship will support her master’s education and was presented at the ALN Annual Conference in February. Read more: bit.ly/4lQUcHv

Four UAB School of Nursing faculty members and one alumna are being inducted as Fellows of @AANP_NEWS, and an additional faculty member and alumna will be honored for their outstanding achievements as nurse practitioners. Read more: bit.ly/4c49Yvu

UABSON Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Clinical and Community Programs Christian Ketel has received a four-year, $4 million grant from the @HRSAgov to help improve maternal health in Alabama. Read more: bit.ly/41izdE6

Three UABSON faculty members have been named Distinguished Fellows of the Nursing Academy by @NAPractice. Read more: bit.ly/4bcFWp2

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. Read more about the Fellows: bit.ly/4bcFWp2

Recently, @ANANursingWorld recognized Men’s Health Nursing as a specialty and adopted the Men’s Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, the result of a nationwide collaboration co‑led by UABSON Associate Professor Curry Bordelon. Read more: bit.ly/4b95jbr

UABSON faculty are among the interprofessional leaders participating in the @NAPractice Annual Meeting and Forum this week. If you’re attending, be sure to join their workshop tomorrow! Conference information: bit.ly/4bt1RHn

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

UABSON Instructor Rebekah Day was recently a guest on the @NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted podcast. Listen to episode: bit.ly/3N2a8tF

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. Read more: bit.ly/4soh9E8

DNP Nurse Executive Pathway alumna Christy Nation shares how she built her career from patient care technician to Chief Nursing Officer at UAB St. Vincent’s Hospital. Read more: bit.ly/4rLI6l7

UAB School of Nursing faculty and staff are presenting at the @AAHPM Annual Assembly this week. Conference information: bit.ly/40OomkZ

The UABSON is partnering with @uabmedicine to implement the Reach for the Stars Nursing Scholarship Program, a national initiative designed to help meet the demand for nurses by educating new RNs throughout the United States. Read more: bit.ly/4l6un5T