Jefferson State Community College offers an associate's degree program for students wishing to become registered nurses. They also offer a shorter program for those wishing to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The associate's degree program includes classroom study, laboratory work and clinical work experience in area hospitals. After graduation, students can take the NCLEX-RN exam to become licensed to practice nursing in the state of Alabama.
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35215
800-239-5900
jeffstateonline.com
Virginia College has 16 locations in eight states. The Birmingham campus offers an associate's degree in nursing (ADN) program that prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN exam and become registered nurses. Students receive training in a number of nursing specialties including obstetrics, pediatrics, surgery and mental health. Faculty includes experienced professional nurses.
Virginia College
488 Palisades Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-802-1200
vc.edu
The Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing at Samford University offers a bachelor's degree in the science of nursing (BSN) program that prepares students for the NCLEX-RN exam that will allow them to become registered nurses. The school offers a traditional four-year degree program and an accelerated program for those earning a second degree. Samford University provides a Christian education with a low ratio of students to faculty (one faculty member for every eight students in the clinical setting). The nursing school offers graduate programs for nurses as well, including a program for nurses that wish to become nurse anesthetists.
Samford University
Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
205-726-2872
nursing.samford.edu
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing offers a number of nursing programs, including a bachelor's degree in the science of nursing (BSN) program, a master's degree in the science of nursing (MSN) program and a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program. The BSN program prepares students to become registered nurses.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
School of Nursing
1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1210
205-934-5428
uab.edu