University of South Alabama

Traditional and Accelerated Nursing Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program maximizes the value of each student’s educational background. Traditionally, the first two years are spent in meeting general university requirements with courses in science, math, arts and humanities, while the last two years are focused on the professional preparation in nursing. The CON offers an accelerated program for students who have earned a bachelor’s degree in another field. In addition, an RN-BSN pathway is available to RNs who have completed an Associate Degree in Nursing or a diploma.

Online Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral, and Post-Graduate Certificates Nursing Programs

The University of South Alabama College of Nursing RN to BSN Pathway is specifically designed to meet the needs of Registered Nurses with a current RN license seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Graduate Nursing Programs help students prepare for opportunities for specialization in a variety of fields. All course work is offered online.

DNP students are seeking to demonstrate expertise in their specialty area. The University of South Alabama College of Nursing offers specialty certification programs in 15 different areas, more than most other nursing programs.

Mission

The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide quality​,​ innovative educational programs to a diverse student body, to participate in research and scholarly activities, and to provide service to the University, the profession, and the public. The College accomplishes this by providing a caring, engaging environment for the empowerment of student learning potential, the professional development of faculty, and the promotion of the nursing profession.

Vision

Transforming lives through practice excellence, leadership and innovation.

Goals

1. Cultivate a caring, innovative, and engaging environment to facilitate teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.
2. Deliver innovative quality nursing programs that meet the needs of a diverse student body and other communities of interest.
3. Promote the discovery, communication, and preservation of knowledge through scholarly activities and leadership.
4. Provide service to the University, the profession, and the public.
5. Develop community partnerships to promote nursing and the enhancement of the healthcare delivery system using interprofessional approaches.