Nursing Education Degree

Success within the Nursing Education field requires a high level of attention to detail, problem solving skills, and strong management skills to resolve many issues that arise in a complex healthcare environment. Professional nurse administrators need to delicately balance technical skills, organizational know-how, and academic excellence with a professional, approachable demeanor. A Nursing Education can qualify for a number of roles that may include: professor, Department Director, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Executive, Quality Improvement Manager, Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Care Manager, Director of Nursing, Hospital CEO, or Chief Nursing Officer. Get more details below including other Alabama colleges that offer nursing education degrees.

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University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

1200 Taylor Rd, Montgomery, AL

UAH is a public institution located in Huntsville, AL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Nearly 7,600 students enroll at UAH per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to UAH achieve an SAT score between 1020 - 1300, or an ACT score within the range of 22 - 29. 64% of applicants are admitted to University of Alabama in Huntsville, of which 54% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at University of Alabama in Huntsville varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $21,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $6,000. UAH may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

University of Alabama in Huntsville offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).