University of Alabama at Birmingham
NB 102A
Birmingham, Alabama 35294-1210
Sharon Jacobsen
sonstudaffrs@uab.edu
Elizabeth Stullenbarger
jacobsen@uab.edu
Elizabeth Stullenbarger
bstullen@uab.edu
Doreen Harper
dcharper@uab.edu
Description & Objectives
Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Pathway (AMNP) Program:
An accelerated option for entrance to nursing practice for those students who have a bachelor’s degree in another field. In response to the growing need for well-educated, highly-skilled professionals, this alternate pathway program prepares its nurses for generalist, entry-level practice as a Clinical Nurse Leader and for managing complexity within clinical environments. Upon completion of this program, graduates earn an M.S.N. and are eligible to take the NCLEX to receive licensure as a registered nurse.
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0; Submission of official transcripts; Successful completion of prerequisite coursework; Submission of GRE, MAT or GMAT scores for GPA under 3.2; Completed application with a personal essay, and two letters of recommendation.