UAH took both of these aspects into consideration when designing its curriculum in nursing. In addition to focusing on essentials of nursing in hospitals, the curriculum also emphasizes community-based practice and primary care. When the revised curriculum for the College of Nursing was submitted for approval, the Alabama Board of Nursing applauded the efforts of the UAH College of Nursing in developing an innovative and forward-looking program for preparing students to function in the rapidly changing nursing field. The 40 faculty members in the College of Nursing place a high priority on teaching and individual attention to students. The professors have an ongoing concern with some of the most significant issues in nursing today, including breast cancer research, nursing ethics, health care to underserved rural populations, space research, and health policy.
Computer technology is integrated throughout the curriculum.
The UAH College of Nursing also offers a specialized B.S.N. curriculum designed for registered nurses. This program recognizes the unique abilities and needs of registered nurse students and builds on students' existing knowledge and experience. Classes for registered nurses meet only one day a week to accommodate work schedules as much as possible. The graduate program in nursing leads to the Master of Science in Nursing degree. This program focuses on preparation for advanced nursing practice.