MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked #1 in Alabama by the ranking and information site NursingEducation.org.
The site ranks the best nursing schools in Alabama based on each program’s pass rate for the NCLEX national licensure examination. The University of Mobile has had a 100% NCLEX pass rate for the past two consecutive years.
“The need for nurses continues to grow, making now the right time to pursue a career in nursing in the state of Alabama. With the RN workforce being projected to grow 6% nationwide between 2021-2031, there will be no shortage of nursing jobs to choose from,” the site states in its listing of Alabama’s top-rated nursing schools and programs of 2023. Click here to view the list.
NursingEducation.org noted that the University of Mobile offers several career paths to earn a nursing degree, including the traditional BSN program, the new five-semester Associate Degree in Nursing, an accelerated BSN program and an RN to BSN program. The university also offers master’s and doctoral degrees.
“Their facility offers a state-of the-art clinical simulation center to provide real-life scenarios that allow students to understand concepts they’ve learned in the classroom. They offer small class sizes to allow for personal attention and 1:1 faculty mentoring. The University of Mobile emphasizes a face-to-face NCLEX review, integrated specialty testing into their program, and added test-taking strategies to their curriculum to achieve a 100% pass rate of their graduates on the NCLEX-RN exam,” says NursingEducation.org.
The University of Mobile is accepting applications now for students interested in enrolling, and scholarships are available. Apply now at umobile.edu/apply.
The UM School of Nursing is part of the College of Health Professions, which also includes the school of Nurse Anesthesia and the School of Health and Sports Science.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered university with a vision of “Higher
Education for a Higher Purpose,” founded to honor God by equipping students for their
future professions in an environment where they are known. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs.The University of Mobile was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the University of Mobile unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.