Alabama
Alabama Southern Community College
P.O. Box 2000
Thyomasville, AL 36784
251-575-3160
http://www.ascc.edu/
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE AND PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program is designed to prepare registered nurses to deliver nursing care in a variety of settings. The graduating nurse will be able to provide nursing care in the hospital, long-term care, clinics, community health, and other health-related facilities. Upon completion of the nursing program, an Associate in Applied Science Degree is awarded by the college. Nursing graduates may apply to take the National Council Licensing Exam-RN (NCLEX-RN) upon graduation.
ADN to BSN Opportunity
Alabama Southern has partnered with the University of Alabama- Capstone College of Nursing to offer an ADN to BSN (Bachelor's of Science in Nursing) degree for registered nurses (RN) who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Students may obtain a BSN from the University of Alabama through distance education classes.
Note: Admission requirements are subject to change due to statewide standardization of nursing programs. Please check with the Division Chair of Nursing for any updates or changes.
Alabama Southern has partnered with the University of Alabama- Capstone College of Nursing to offer an ADN to BSN (Bachelor's of Science in Nursing) degree for registered nurses (RN) who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Students may obtain a BSN from the University of Alabama through distance education classes.
Note: Admission requirements are subject to change due to statewide standardization of nursing programs. Please check with the Division Chair of Nursing for any updates or changes.
Bevill State Community College
1411 Indiana Ave.
Jasper, AL 35501
205-387-0511
http://www.bscc.edu/
Associate's Degree and Practical Nursing Program
Bishop State Community College
1365 Martin Luther King Drive
Mobile, AL 36603
251-405-4497
http://www.bscc.cc.al.us/academics/health-related-professions/nursing.html
Associate's Degree and Practical Nursing Program
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is a five-semester program whose mission is preparing professional nurses (RN’s) to address health care needs of the community in both acute and long-term care settings where policies and procedures are specified. Critical thinking, the nursing process, communication, safety, client education, ethical-legal issues, the health-illness continuum, and pharmacology are core themes used to develop content within the curriculum. The ADN curriculum incorporates general education courses along with nursing courses. The nursing courses include classroom instruction with guided clinical experiences in varied health care agencies.
Advanced educational degrees are not required for all areas of specialization. Masters and doctoral programs are available for those who wish to become certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical specialists, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, nurse administrators and nursing educators.
Calhoun Community College
P.O. Box 2216
Decatur, AL 35609
256-306-2800
http://www.calhoun.cc.al.us/
Associate's Degree and Practical Nursing Program
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program is an educational track which prepares participants to become registered nurses. Graduates of the program will be eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The program is 5 semesters in length incorporating both nursing and general education classes necessary for the degree. All courses must be taken and successfully completed in the order delineated in the curriculum plan, though any or all of the general education requirements may be fulfilled earlier.
Paramedic to RN Program
The Paramedic Mobility Nursing Program is an alternative nursing education track which prepares Licensed paramedics to obtain their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). Participants who successfully complete the Paramedic Mobility Program will be eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The program is 3 semesters in length and incorporates both nursing and general education classes. All courses must be taken and successfully completed in the order delineated in the curriculum plan, though any or all of the general education requirements may be fulfilled earlier.
Auburn University
Auburn University School of Nursing
102 Miller Hall
Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5218
(334) 844-5665
www.nursing.auburn.edu/
BS/BSN
The professional nursing curriculum provides undergraduate education for students wishing to prepare for a career as a professional nurse. Graduates are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN for licensure as a registered nurse.
A pre-professional program in Nursing Science is required of students seeking admission to the professional curriculum. The first two years of course work are designated as Pre-Nursing (PNUR). Although the SON does not offer a separate program for 2nd degree students, students with a bachelor’s degree in other disciplines are encouraged to apply to the professional program. Pre-requisites for second degree students are listed below. The upper-division Professional Nursing Curriculum (NURS) requires five semesters of study, including classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences.
Master's of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing degree jointly with Auburn University Montgomery. This collaboration allows students to enjoy resources from both schools.
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City Campus
1675 Cherokee Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
256-234-6346
www.cacc.edu
Associate's Degree in Nursing
This degree program offers students the most current technological training in the field of nursing as well as instruction by certified faculty. The courses taken in this program let the student advance their knowledge of the practices and communications used on a daily basis as a RN (Registered Nurse). Graduates of this degree program will be eligible for to write the licensure examination and pursue employment in a health care facility upon successful completion of said exam. This program requires five terms of full time study for completion. A combination of basic educational courses and nursing specific courses make up the entirety of this program.
Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Alabama Community College’s Practical Nursing Program is intended to prepare students to enter the health care field with the awareness and understanding of nursing practices required to provide excellent care for patients of all ages. Graduates of this program will be equipped with the most current knowledge and skills for employment. They may also be authorized to take the national exam or the NCLEX-PN. The program is designed to be a three term full time program that includes teaching the student terms and ideas of the nursing profession as well as educating them on the role they are about to fulfill.
LPN-RN
This program is designated to provide existing LPNs a way to advance in their career in the nursing profession. Students can complete this program in three to four terms of full time study. Upon successful completion of the program students can be eligible to take the national exam for licensure as a RN. This allows the student to take their career to the next level with the required education and the experience already acquired by them as an LPN.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
2602 College Drive,
Phenix City AL 36869
334-291-4900
www.cv.edu/
Associates Degree in Nursing
Chattahoochee Valley Community College is excited to announce that both its Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs have been granted accreditation from the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission.
Both the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs at Chattahoochee Valley Community College remain approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. This approval allows graduates of the programs to sit for National Council Licensure Examination in their respective areas and become either Registered Nurses or Licensed Practical Nurses. The current ADN Board Pass rate is 93%.
LPN-RN
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden State Community College
1001 George Wallace Dr
Gadsden, AL 35903
www.gadsdenstate.edu
Associates Degree in Nursing
The Registered Nursing program prepares graduates to enter the fast-paced, dynamic environment of health care delivery. Successful completion of the program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and entry into multiple practice settings. Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) NCLEX-RN exam for licensure and practice as registered nurses (RNs).
LPN
The Practical Nursing program prepares graduates to enter a variety of health care delivery settings as technical nurses. Successful completion of the program leads to a Certificate as a Practical Nurse making the graduates eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) NCLEX –PN licensing exam. After passing the exam, graduates may use the title, “Licensed Practical Nurse.”
LPN-RN
The LPN to RN Mobility Program is designed to facilitate career mobility for LPNs seeking a credential as a registered nurse. Successful completion of the program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and entry into multiple practice settings. Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) NCLEX-RN exam for licensure and practice as registered nurses (RNs).
Herzing College
Herzing University System
525 North Sixth Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203
800.596.0724
http://www.herzing.edu/
BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree however, provides more career opportunities as well as the option to advance into graduate programs to pursue advanced practice, management, and nursing faculty positions. Nurses at all levels have a broad array of career opportunities available in virtually every type of healthcare facility including primary care offices, clinics, hospitals, special care units, nursing homes, health departments, occupational health programs, school health services, mental health centers, home health, hospices, assisted living centers, research labs and more.
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree at the Akron campus, the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree at the Madison campus, and the Associate of Science in Nursing Degree at the Orlando Campus are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC).
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
(256) 782-5781
http://www.jsu.edu/nursing/
BSN
The Lurleen B. Wallace College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, which enables the program graduate to apply to take the registered nurse (RN) licensure examination. Students begin the nursing program by taking academic, prerequisite courses (see plan of study below); a separate application is filed to request admission into the clinical portion (upper division) of nursing. Students are admitted to the upper division of nursing in the spring and fall of each year. Those seeking admission to nursing must contact the Director of Student Services at the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at least three months prior to date of entry to establish records for acceptance and complete the application process.
Master's of Science in Nursing
Students are invited to experience the distinctiveness of Community Health Nursing in the 21st century. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program, which is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), is designed to prepare advanced, community health nurses to address the health needs of vulnerable populations and communities as they currently exist, and as they will evolve in the future. Students acquire advanced knowledge and skills in community needs assessment, analysis of aggregate data, health planning, as well as program development, implementation, and evaluation.
Faulkner State Community College
Faulkner State Community College
1900 Highway 31 South
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
800.231.3752
http://www.faulknerstate.edu/
BSN
The mission of the Nursing Department at Faulkner State Community College is to develop knowledgeable, competent, caring, and culturally sensitive licensed nurses. These individuals will be prepared to function in the provision and management of nursing care and as members of the nursing profession will make sound decisions based on critical thinking, and will engage in safe and effective skilled nursing practices as defined by law and will function in a variety of healthcare settings.
Associate Degree Nursing to Licensed Practical Nurse Program
Associate Degree nursing students may apply for admission to the third semester of the practical nursing program after they have completed the first two semesters of coursework – MTH 100, ENG 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, NUR 102, NUR 103, NUR 104, NUR 105, and NUR 106 – with a grade of C or better. Students who elect to transfer to the last semester in the practical nursing program will be required to meet the current program admission/readmission requirements. Students will be admitted on a space available basis to the PN program.
Jefferson Davis Community College
JDCC
P.O. Box 958
Brewton, AL 36427
251-809-1594
http://www.jdcc.edu/mainindex.php
Jefferson Davis Community College's nursing program has a reputation for training excellent nurses. More than 1,200 nurses have graduated from the program. The Associate Degree Nursing (RN) Program began in 1970-71, with the first class graduating in 1973. There have been many changes over the years and our program continues to expand.
Associate Degree in Nursing
Standard Associate Degree track is for students who are non-nursing/non-LPN. Students are admitted Spring Semester on the Brewton campus and Fall Semester on the Atmore campus.
LPN-RN
Moblity LPN to Associate Degree is designed for licensed practical nurses who wish to become RN's. Students are admitted Spring Semester on the Brewton campus.
Judson College
Judson College
302 Bibb Street
Marion, Alabama 36756
800-447-9472
http://www.judson.edu//content.asp?id=481784
RN
The 2-year RN program at Judson College consists of 72 credit hours and students will graduate with an Associate Degree. Because the college is still in the process of seeking accreditation from the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) – a process that could take anywhere from 2-3 years, all students who graduate during or after the accreditation cycle will be recognized as graduates of an accredited nursing program. Emphasis in the Judson Nursing Program will include rural health, since the college has been involved in service projects in its rural setting for many years. The program is even more unique in that it is Christian-based, meaning the mission of the program is based on the principles of Christ.
Lawson State Community College
Lawson State Community College
Bessemer Campus
1100 Ninth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
205.925.2515
http://www.lawsonstate.edu/academics/index_hp.html
Associate's Degree in Nursing
The mission of the Nursing program within the Department of Health Professions is to prepare individuals in the art of caring in a high touch and high technology learning environment to be employed in the community as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or certified nursing assistants. Students are facilitated in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for successful practice and are encouraged to pursue advanced education.
Licensed Practical Nursing
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
P.0. Drawer 1418
Andalusia AL 36420
334.222.6591
http://www.lbwcc.edu/
LPN to RN
Nursing is a professional career that requires critical thinking skills. The field of nursing can provide emotional rewards and professional benefits. Nurses today are expected to maintain a caring and compassionate attitude while operating in intricate life-saving situations. They assist clients in lifestyle changes and promoting self-care for clients with chronic self-limiting health concerns. If you feel you are ready to advance your career, then the LPN to RN Mobility Program offers a unique opportunity for you.
Licensed Practical Nursing
World War I, Pearl Harbor, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, 9-11. What do all these events have in common? NURSES. Nurses were there to save lives - to care for the sick and the wounded. Nurses are the glue that holds our society together, both in peacetime and wartime. If you're a caring, compassionate person who wants an exciting profession, then a career in nursing might be right for you.
Northeast Alabama Community College
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, Alabama 35986
256-638-4418
http://www.nacc.edu/default.htm
Associate's Degree in Nursing
The RN program at Northeast Alabama Community College is approved by the following agencies:
Alabama Board of Education
Alabama Board of Nursing
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
The nursing curriculum combines general education and nursing education courses. The Associate in Applied Science Degree is awarded by Northeast to the student who successfully completes all requirements of the nursing program.
Licensed Practical Nursing
The LPN program at Northeast Alabama Community College is approved by the following agencies:
Alabama Board of Education
Alabama Board of Nursing
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Northwest-Shoals Community College
P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL 35662
(256) 331-5200
http://www.nwscc.edu/health/rn.html
Associate's Degree in Nursing
ACCREDITATION
The Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by the Alabama State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Licensed Practical Nursing
This program is designed for training capable individuals who desire to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). The Practical Nursing program enables the student to obtain the skills and knowledge leading to employment in the health care field. Topics related to safe, knowledgeable, and efficient nursing care are included. The program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the state licensing examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as Practical Nurses
Oakwood University
Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, AL 35896
256.726.7000
http://www.oakwood.edu/academics/academic-departments/nursing
BS Nursing
It is the purpose of the Department of Nursing to provide a liberal arts foundation to prepare nurses to apply Christian principles in meeting the biopsychosocial and spiritual needs of clients. Students are prepared to care for clients across the life cycle in a variety of health-care settings.
Samford University
2013 Samford University
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
205-726-2011
http://www.samford.edu/nursing/
The National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission at its meeting on June 29-30, 2010, granted the baccalaureate nursing program at Oakwood University continuing accreditation for the next 8 years. The next evaluation visit will be Spring 2018.
Shelton State Community College
Shelton State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
205.391.2211
http://www.sheltonstate.edu/
Associate's Degree and Practical Nursing Program
SSCC is committed to helping students reach their career goals. The Nursing program prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN licensure exams. It is a balanced curriculum including general education and nursing courses, which must be taken in sequential order. The program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. The ADN and PN tracks are also accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
The NA/HHA program is a twenty-four (24) credit hour program. The NA/HHA Program prepares the student to sit for the National Nurse Aide Certification Exam (NNAAP) administered by the Pearson VUE. After completion of the program a student is eligible to take the Nurse Aide Certification Exam. Students who demonstrate competency on the exam are placed on the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry. Successful completion of the second semester courses of the program will qualify the student for employment as a Home Health Aide. Courses include classroom, lab and clinical experiences at local health care facilities. Classes begin each semester.
Snead State Community College
Snead State Community College
102 Elder Street P.O. Box 734
Boaz, AL 35957
(256)593-5120
http://www.snead.edu/
Associate's Degree in Nursing
More details at this link: http://www.snead.edu/Details.aspx?id=441
South University
South University, Montgomery, AL
5355 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL 36116-1120
866.629.2962
http://www.southuniversity.edu/nursing-and-health-professions-programs/nursing-degrees-28411.aspx
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at South University’s College of Nursing can prepare you to work in a wide variety of healthcare settings including acute care hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, home health, community-based clinics, and school health clinics. The South University College of Nursing also gives you the opportunity to: Study innovative healthcare concepts; study palliative care, gerontological nursing, and complementary and alternative nursing methods; Enhance your patient teaching skills and your ability to motivate and train nursing staff; and develop management abilities by expanding your critical thinking skills in establishing priorities, delegating responsibility and formulating decisions.
Master's of Science in Nursing
In the Master of Science in Nursing program at the South University Nursing college, you will enhance the knowledge you use as a registered nurse, develop clinical teaching skills and learn to utilize research in the nursing practice. Upon graduation from the South University Nursing college, you will be prepared to pursue more advanced positions in today's competitive healthcare environment.
Southern Union State Community College
Southern Union State Community College
750 Roberts Street
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2211
http://www.suscc.edu/HShomepage.aspx
Licensed Practical Nurse
Practical Nursing students are admitted one time each year on the Wadley Campus for the summer term.
Associate's Degree in Nursing
Thank you for your interest in the nursing programs at Southern Union State Community College. The Associate Degree Nursing (RN) programs are offered on the Opelika Campus. Students are admitted to the generic RN program two times each year, both fall and spring semesters.
Spring Hill College
Spring Hill College
4000 Dauphin St
Mobile, Alabama 36608
251-380-4000
http://www.shc.edu/department/nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The philosophy of the faculty of Spring Hill College Division of Nursing supports the mission of the College.
In keeping with this philosophy, the Spring Hill College Division of Nursing provides quality baccalaureate and master's nursing education, in a Jesuit liberal arts environment, that prepares men and women for careers as caring practitioners in a changing health care setting.
Through professional nursing courses, Spring Hill students become critical, careful, conscientious health care professionals committed to excellence and responsibility. These courses also emphasize the ethical responsibilities which all health care professionals must exercise.
Troy University
Troy University
Troy, Alabama 36082
800-414-5756
http://www.troy.edu/college-of-health-and-human-services/school-of-nursing.html
TROY’s School of Nursing degree programs prepare you to keep pace with today’s complex, changing health care system. You will be provided opportunities to learn from some of the most recognized educators in the field as well as practical clinical experiences. If you aspire to achieve an associate, bachelor, master, or doctorate degree and gain a thorough grounding for your nursing career, then TROY’s School of Nursing is for you! Come and join us- we will change the world!
Master's of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing Program is designed to provide graduates of baccalaureate programs in nursing the opportunity to develop the advanced knowledge and clinical skills required for leadership positions in nursing. The program prepares clinical nurse specialists in Adult Health and Maternal-Infant Health, Nursing Informatics Specialists, and Family Nurse Practitioners. Students are accepted for admission to the MSN tracks every semester. Fall admission is recommended for students who wish to pursue full-time study.
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University
School of Nursing
Tuskegee, AL 36088
334-727-8174
http://www.tuskegee.edu/academics/colleges/cvmnah.aspx
University of Alabama
University of Alabama
Box 870358
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0358
800.313.3591
http://nursing.ua.edu/
RN
The Capstone College of Nursing is the division of The University of Alabama charged with the responsibility of preparing graduates for the professional practice of nursing. The College’s commitment to improving the health of the citizens of Alabama and the nation is demonstrated by the variety of graduate programs offered today. The College’s NCLEX pass rate falls consistently between 96% to 100% each year. The Capstone College of Nursing has retained approval status by the Alabama Board of Nursing since opening its doors to students in 1976. The Capstone College of Nursing is committed to the provision of excellent nursing education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College's commitment is demonstrated by an undergraduate and graduate curriculum that is responsive to changes in the health care system.
Master's of Science in Nursing
In the Fall of 2007, the first cohort of students was admitted to a new program of study offering a M.S.N./Ed.D and Ed.D. The MSN/Ed.D. or Ed.D. for Nurse Educators Programs begin with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) leading to a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.). This program is designed to prepare practicing nurses for faculty professorship positions in higher education. The Capstone College of Nursing graduate program holds unconditional accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. A new cohort of students will be admitted to the MSN/Ed.D. or Ed. D. for Nurse Educators Program each fall semester.
Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP
In August 2008, the first students were admitted to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a joint program offered by The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing (UACCN), the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing (UABSON), and the University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing (UAHCON). The DNP is a practice-focused degree to prepare graduates to practice at the highest level in specialty practice or to assume leadership positions in health care.
University of Alabama Birmingham
UAB School of Nursing
1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1210
http://www.uab.edu/nursing/home/
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899
800-824-2255
http://www.uah.edu/nursing/
The College of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, a Post-Master's Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate, and a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education. The College of Nursing is dedicated to excellence in teaching, practice, scholarship, and service. Faculty have the responsibility to educate students of nursing as well as to provide continuing education, to engage in scholarly activities that will develop and extend the discipline of nursing, and to provide service to the nursing profession, the community, and the academic environment in which nursing study resides.
University of Mobile
University of Mobile
5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613
(251)-675-5990
http://www.umobile.edu/Academics/AcademicAreas/SchoolofNursing.aspx#.UakEF2jD_mI
Associate's Degree in Nursing
The graduate of the A.D.N. Program is a candidate for registered nurse licensure and functions as a contributing member of the health care team. The graduate is prepared to function as a beginning practitioner of nursing in caring for people of all ages with evident, common, recurring health problems in multiple health care settings. The A.D.N. graduate utilizes critical thinking decision-making skills while providing direct care to an individual or groups of individuals. The graduate is expected to view nursing education as a beginning on-going process and a basis for further study through participation in continuing education programs or formalized higher education.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The purpose of the baccalaureate nursing program is to prepare a beginning professional practitioner of nursing who is capable of utilizing the nursing process based upon appropriate theories. The beginning professional practitioner of nursing functions as an initiator of primary care in meeting the needs of individuals, families, and groups. The graduate will be able to assume the role of a leader of others in delegating nursing care, giving nursing care and using research findings in nursing. The graduate should possess the willingness and the ability to continue professional growth by pursuing graduate education or life-long nursing study.
Master of Science in Nursing
The School of Nursing offers the MSN with a major in Nursing Education/Administration. This program is designed to meet the needs of the nurse who is working while pursuing advanced education. This program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
University of North Alabama
University of North Alabama
One Harrison Plaza
Florence, AL 35632
1 (800) TALK-UNA
http://www.una.edu/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Entering freshmen and transfer students complete a four-year curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are awarded the BSN degree, and are eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensing as a registered nurse (R.N.).
RN to BSN
For Registered Nurses who wish to attain the BSN degree, our "RN to BSN Online Program" allows RNs to attain their BSN degree entirely online. For BSN prepared nurses, the College of Nursing also offers an MSN degree program completely online. Both the BSN and the MSN online programs provide an online learning environment that is educationally rewarding and designed to meet the schedule of the working student.
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing program at the University of North Alabama is a post-baccalaureate degree program consisting of two tracks: “Nursing in Teaching-Learning Environments” and “Nursing Leadership in Organizational Environments.” The program is completely online in an asynchronous format.
The University of West Alabama
The University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama 35470
(800) 621-8044
http://www.uwa.edu/nursing/
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
If you are looking for a nursing program with individualized instruction, a variety of health settings and an associate degree program which will qualify you for the National Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses, then The University of West Alabama may be the school for you. The nursing program at The University of West Alabama is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
The curriculum consists of six consecutive semesters including two academic years and 2 summer semesters. Nursing students at The University of West Alabama have the advantage of experiencing a university environment and are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular activities on campus.
Virginia College Birmingham
Virginia College
488 Palisades Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 802-1200
http://www.vc.edu/campus/birmingham-alabama-college.cfm
Associate's Degree in Nursing
The Associate Degree in Nursing from Virginia College in Birmingham is a 28-month program that provides students with the education to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform effectively as a registered nurse and provide compassionate patient care.
Our instructors have real-world experience in nursing in a variety of specialties, providing a broad perspective on the profession and the many potential pathways of nursing you can follow. Our small class sizes and personalized instruction are designed to help you succeed in nursing school at Virginia College.
Practical Nursing
Practical Nurses work in hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. Employment prospects are excellent and there are many more opportunities emerging in a variety of diverse locations. More sophisticated procedures that once were performed only in hospitals are now being done in physicians' offices and clinics. That means employment of Practical Nurses is projected to grow much faster than average as healthcare expands outside the traditional hospital setting. Home healthcare services are also expected to grow faster than average because of the growing number of older persons and technological advances that make it possible to bring increasingly complex treatments into the home.
Virginia College Montgomery
Virginia College
6200 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 551-1500
http://www.vc.edu/campus/montgomery-alabama-college.cfm
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Virginia College Mobile
Virginia College
3725 Airport Blvd., Suite 165
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 343-7227
http://www.vc.edu/campus/mobile-alabama-college.cfm
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Wallace Community College
Wallace Campus
1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-3521
http://www.wallace.edu/programs_of_study/health_sciences.aspx
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing curriculum is available at two locations--the Wallace Campus in Dothan and the Sparks Campus in Eufaula. With a credential award of a program certificate, the Practical Nursing Program is three terms in length. Program admission is competitive and applications are accepted twice each year for entry in Fall or Spring semesters. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide bedside patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, or dentist. While providing direct patient care, the LPN is in a strategic position to observe the patient response to treatment and care. As an effective and contributing member of the nursing team, the LPN assists in implementing the patient's care plan and in some settings, may be responsible for supervising nursing care delivery to a group of patients. After completing the Practical Nursing Program, graduates are eligible to make application for the NCLEX-PN exam.
Associate Degree in Nursing
Entrance into the ADN program is competitive and applications are solicited twice a year for the five-semester generic track and for the LPN to ADN mobility track for Licensed Practical Nurses choosing to advance their nursing credential to that of an RN. In the field of nursing many employment opportunities exist in and beyond the traditional hospital setting. Clinics, elementary/secondary schools, outpatient surgery centers, industrial sites, home health services, hospice organizations, and the military are some examples of options for an RN. In addition, articulation agreements with four-year institutions offer career and BSN/MSN degree advancement opportunities to graduates while they work in area health care facilities. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326 (404-975-5000).
Wallace State Community College
Wallace State Community College
801 Main Street NW • P.O. Box 2000
Hanceville AL, 35077-2000
866-350-WSCC
http://www.wallacestate.edu/
Wallace Community College Selma
George Corley Wallace State Community College
(Wallace Community College Selma)
3000 Earl Goodwin Pkwy
Selma, Alabama 36703
334-876-9227
http://www.wccs.edu/
Practical Nursing
The Practical Nursing Program of WCCS is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and has full continuing accreditation status by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Further questions about the program can be directed to the NLNAC
Associate Degree in Nursing
The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Wallace Community College Selma is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). NLNAC specialized accreditation indicates that the Associate Degree Nursing Program has been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational quality. These standards meet the standards for the Department of Postsecondary Education; NLNAC also is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for nursing education.