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Alabama Nursing License

NOTE: Nursing requirements change rapidly. Make sure to confirm licensing requirements with the Alabama State Board of Nursing before applying for licensure. Last updated: 1/20/2015
Nursing Licenses in Alabama | Master's Required? |
---|---|
Certified Nurse-Midwife | Yes |
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | Yes |
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner | Yes |
Clinical Nurse Specialist | Yes |
Registered Nurse (RN) | No |
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | No |
Alabama Nursing Salary Average
Below, find opportunities for nursing scholarships in Alabama. Click on the nursing scholarship’s name to learn more. For additional nursing financial aid options take a look at our nursing scholarships and grants page.
*The Salary of an advanced practice nurse in Alabama can vary widely based upon specialization. Learn more about Alabama nursing salary.
Learn about financial aid options for nurses on our nursing scholarships and grants page.
There are many paths to become a nurse in Alabama. The path you take will mostly depend upon the type of nurse you’d like to become and your current or prospective level of education. The higher your level of education, the more opportunities you’ll have to choose where and how you pursue your career in nursing.
In addition to nursing salaries in Alabama, you’ll find information on acquiring and maintaining several types of Alabama nursing licensure. We’re constantly making updates, but with the speed of change in the healthcare sphere it’s difficult to stay current. If you have any comments or suggestions for our information on nursing in Alabama, please let us know!
Compact State Status
Alabama is not a Nursing Licensure Compact State.
Prescriptive Authority in Alabama
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners who have completed coursework in pharmacology and who work in collaboration with a physician can be granted prescriptive authority. In Alabama, nurses may CRNPs may prescribe under Schedule III-V, and all prescriptions must show the name, address, and telephone number of the collaborating physician.
Alabama Nursing Licensure Renewal
Alabama nursing licenses renew every 2 years. Assignment to odd- or even-numbered renewal years will depend on the degree held. 24 continuing education units (CEUs) are required for all nurses and Certified Registered Nurse Practitioners (CRNPs), and all national certifications must also be maintained.
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Certified Nurse Midwife in Alabama
Fees
Experience
Certification Required
Renewal
Additional Information
Endorsement
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Alabama
ExaminationCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Exam from the National Board on Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)
Fees
Experience
Certification Required
Renewal
Additional Information
Endorsement
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner in Alabama
Examination
Fees
Certification Required
RenewalNurse Practitioner Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB), or the National Certification Corporation (NCC)
Additional Information
Endorsement
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Alabama
Examination
Fees
Experience
Certification Required
Renewal
Additional Information
EndorsementAvailable through Verification by the Board of Nursing. Contact the Board of Nursing to determine whether you need to send an original verification or order one from Nursys.
Registered Nurse (RN) in Alabama
Examination
Fees
Experience
Renewal
Additional Information
Endorsement
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Alabama
ExaminationNCLEX-PN
Fees
Experience
Renewal
Additional Information
Endorsement
Nursing@Georgetown is an academically rigorous, evidence-based program that culminates in a Master of Science degree in Nursing, delivered online by Georgetown University’s nationally ranked School of Nursing & Health Studies.
Nursing@Simmons is an online Family Nurse Practitioner program designed for currently licensed RNs who are at various stages of their career.
The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Department of Nursing offers an online Master of Science in Nursing program for aspiring family nurse practitioners through Nursing@USC.
MPH@Simmons, the online Master of Public Health from Simmons College, is designed to give you the real-world skills you need to address health inequity on a local, national, and global level.
An innovative online Master of Public Health program offered by the top-ranked Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University.
Offered by the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University, this online Executive Master of Health Administration program is designed for healthcare professionals who aspire to become leaders in their field.
This online Master of Science in Management of Health Informatics and Analytics program from the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University enables graduates to improve the efficiency of health care organizations through the use of data and technology.
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