Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing

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Administration

Nena F. Sanders, Ralph W. Beeson Dean and Professor
Jane S. Martin, Associate Dean, Graduate Program, Professor
Joy H. Whatley, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Program, Professor
Mary C. Karlet, Chair, Nurse Anesthesia, Associate Professor
Gretchen S. McDaniel, Director, NurCE, Professor
Amy C. Snow, Director, Clinical Services, Nurse Anesthesia, Instructor

History

The Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing was founded as a hospital diploma program in 1922. In 1955, it was the first program in the state of Alabama accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN). The program transferred to Samford University in 1973 following a merger agreement with Baptist Medical Centers to offer associate and baccalaureate degrees. In 1988, the school moved into new facilities on the Samford campus. In 1995, the school began a master of science in nursing degree program. The associate of science in nursing degree program closed in 2000. Currently, the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing offers programs that meet the requirements for the bachelor of science in nursing degree, the master of science in nursing degree, and the doctor of nursing practice degree.

Accreditation and Approval

The Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing’s baccalaureate and master’s degree programs are accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; telephone (202) 887- 6791. In addition, the nurse anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), 222 South Prospect Avenue, Suite 304, Park Ridge, Illinois, 60068-4010; telephone (847) 692-7050. The School of Nursing is also approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing.