The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing and UAB Medicine have been recognized by the American Association for Men in Nursing as a 2025 Best School for Men in Nursing and a 2025 Best Workplace for Men in Nursing, respectively.
This marks the seventh consecutive year the school has been honored with the distinction and the third consecutive year UAB Medicine has received the Best Workplace honor.
Maria R. Shirey, Ph.D., dean of the School of Nursing, says the recognition reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to professional advancement.
“Our school is dedicated to advancing the nursing profession and supporting all students, faculty and staff, and these awards are recognition of that commitment,” Shirey said.
In addition to the institutional honors, Curry Bordelon, DNP, associate professor and interim chair of the Department of Family, Community and Health Systems, is president-elect of the American Association for Men in Nursing.
Gregory Eagerton, DNP, associate professor in the School of Nursing and president of the Birmingham At-Large chapter of the AAMN, received the 2025 AAMN President’s Award.
“I sincerely appreciate to receiving this prestigious award from the AAMN,” Eagerton said.
“I am fortunate to work alongside colleagues across the school and UAB Medicine who have generously supported our local at-large chapter and contributed to improving men’s health through education, community service and health initiatives.”
Adam Kinsaul, DNP, assistant professor in the School of Nursing, received the AAMN Daisy Foundation Health Equity Award.
“It’s an honor to receive this prestigious award. The school has been instrumental in empowering my clinical work, and I appreciate the support I have received,” Kinsaul said. “This award highlights all of the amazing work of the faculty and staff of the School of Nursing.”
These recognitions highlight the school’s commitment to excellence and leadership in shaping the future of nursing and advancing health care.
Courtesy of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
