The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Nursing is the only institution offering both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs in north Alabama and is committed to becoming the regional center for research activities in nursing. The School of Nursing was established by act of the Alabama Legislature in 1971, and granted its initial accreditation in 1974 by the National League for Nursing for its' baccalaureate program. The Master of Science in Nursing degree was approved by the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System in 1978. The first students were graduated in 1980 and the program received initial accreditation from the National League for Nursing in 1982. This site is intended to be used in conjunction with the University of Alabama in Huntsville Catalog, the University of Alabama in Huntsville Student Handbook and the University of Alabama Graduate Student Handbook. We wish you much success in the attainment of your educational and professional goals. The College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) and may be contacted at: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education 655 K Street, Ste 750Washington, DC 20001P: 202-887-6791 E: thirdpartycomments@ccneaccreditation.org Alabama Board of NursingP.O. Box 303900Montgomery, Alabama 36130-3900P: 800.656.5318 E: Abn@abn.alabama.gov The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is also approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Granted accreditation for Teaching/Education in Healthcare Simulation by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Endorsed for the four core standards of simulation; pre-briefing, facilitation, professional integrity, and debriefing by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. Designated as an NLN Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League of Nursing. The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate with respect to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or handicap status in any education program or activity.