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.
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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.
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.
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.
