Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State University has received statewide recognition for its nursing education offerings, with its Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program ranked No. 2 in Alabama for 2026 by RegisteredNursing.org.
The ranking is part of RegisteredNursing.org’s annual evaluation of nursing programs, which assesses schools based on a range of academic and professional criteria. According to the organization, rankings are determined using a published methodology that considers factors such as program quality, student outcomes, and overall academic rigor.
Jacksonville State University’s MSN to DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program is designed to prepare registered nurses for advanced roles in acute and complex healthcare settings. The hybrid program combines online coursework with on-campus components and requires 700 clinical training hours, including both simulation and direct patient care experiences.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program emphasizes advanced clinical practice, leadership development, and acute care specialization. Graduates are academically prepared to sit for national certification exams through organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). The program also offers distance-learning options intended to accommodate working healthcare professionals.
University officials note that nursing programs play a key role in meeting healthcare workforce needs, particularly in communities that rely on well-trained professionals to support hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.
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