Division of Nursing
“Everyone there takes you on — like they have a vested interest in your success.”
— Jennifer Collins, RN, UWA Division of Nursing Graduate
Choose the Program That’s Right for You
Choose a nursing degree that meets your needs and your schedule. Choose from a range of programs — on campus or online — all of which are designed to give you the tools and skills you need for a successful career in the healthcare field.
Nursing Matters
The career outlook for nursing is excellent. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2023), employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032. The Bureau reports the current average salary is $81,220. The degree options in the Division of Nursing are designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to seek a career as a registered nurse. Programs in the Division of Nursing are granted approval by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
At the UWA Division of Nursing, students can earn the prelicensure Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) degree in just two years (5 semesters). Students can learn hands-on skills in clinical and simulated lab settings from experienced nurse educators. Upon completing this program, students may be eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Board of Nursing determines eligibility for all candidates who apply. After passing the NCLEX-RN, they can enter the workforce.
Associate degree-prepared nurses may elect to enroll in bachelor’s or accelerated master’s degree programs to prepare for a broader scope of nursing practice including teaching, administration, research, or advanced practice. The UWA Division of Nursing offers an online RN-BSN post licensure degree to allow Associate degree-prepared nurses to continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing while working in nursing practice.
For those students who wish to emerge themselves in the extracurricular experiences of campus life, high school graduates and transfer students may consider the prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), which is a 4-year campus option. This degree option blends campus and online courses of the ASN and BSN curriculum. Following the completion of all requirements, the student may be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and become a Registered Nurse. The Board of Nursing determines eligibility for all candidates who apply.
About the Division of Nursing
The Ira D. Pruitt Division of Nursing provides nursing programs designed to meet the growing learning needs of the region and contemporary society. Our mission is to bring about positive change in the field of healthcare through nursing education, service-learning projects, and community outreach. Nursing presents an opportunity to care for, serve, and help others. At its core, nursing provides for the well-being and basic care needs of an individual or community of individuals.
Being a registered nurse is one of the most rewarding and challenging of all professional careers. As a registered nurse, you will have the opportunity to promote health, serve humanity and experience the self-satisfaction of a rewarding career. At the University of West Alabama Division of Nursing, we help to prepare students for lifelong success in nursing.
Accreditation
Associate in Science in Nursing Program Accreditation
The associate nursing program at The University of West Alabama located in Livingston, AL is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program in Continuing Accreditation.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Accreditation
The baccalaureate nursing program at The University of West Alabama, located in Livingston, AL, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the baccalaureate in nursing program is Initial Accreditation.
Alabama Board of Nursing Approval
The associate and bachelor of science in nursing programs at The University of West Alabama located in Livingston, AL have been approved by The Alabama Board of Nursing.
The Alabama Board of Nursing
RSA Plaza Suite 250
770 Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 303900
Montgomery, AL 36130
*The UWA Division of Nursing meets all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Alumni Experience
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