Nursing at UAB

Nursing Values, Purpose and Vision  
UAB Nursing will be the national leader in the practice of professional nursing; relentless in our pursuit to deliver the highest quality care for every patient, every family, every time.

Nursing Career Development  
UAB is committed to helping nurses excel.  We offer educational assistance for full-time employees, more CEUs than you could ever hope for, and a nursing school right on campus as well as programs and training to help your further your skills.

Magnet Nursing  
UAB Hospital is Alabama’s first Magnet-designated Hospital (2006) and only one of two in our state currently recognized for nursing excellence. Learn what it means to work at a Magnet recognized facility and how our nurses got there.

Center for Nursing Excellence  
“The UAB Center for Nursing Excellence gives us the opportunity to provide leadership in our pursuit of visionary, innovative nursing practice approaches, not just in our hospital, but to other nursing service systems throughout the state, our region and beyond.” Alberta McCaleb, DSN, RN, Administrative Director

Community Service  
As the state's largest employer, UAB contributes billions of dollars to our community's economy each year.  In addition, our nurses play an important role in community service by volunteering their time and talents to promote and support the various activities in the Birmingham area and beyond.

About Birmingham  
While Birmingham offers many of the features of a large city, it still feels very much like a small town.  With world-class entertainment, culture, and outdoor activities, find out why we are proud to call Birmingham home.