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UA System expands nursing programs amid Alabama shortage
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Alabama Political Reporter
The University of Alabama System on Wednesday highlighted planned expansions in nursing education across its three campuses as part of an effort to address an impending statewide nurse shortage.
To address the projected shortage, the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the UAB Health System and the University of Alabama in Huntsville are expanding enrollment to accelerate pathways into practice.
“One of the greatest advantages of the University of Alabama System is the ability to bring together distinct strengths in pursuit of a common goal,” UA System Chancellor Sid J. Trant said.
Since 2016, more than one in four Alabama nursing graduates have earned degrees from the UAB School of Nursing.
A $1.5 million investment in UA from the Bedford Falls Foundation-Donor Advised Fund in April will support approximately 60 additional scholarships annually for in-state UA nursing students.