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  • A Note from The Capstone College of Nursing -   Dear UA Nursing Community,   As we navigate these uncertain times, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your tireless efforts addressing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Many of our alumni are risking their lives to save others; while our students and their families, our faculty, staff, friends and volunteers, all continue to provide support and […]
  • Alternate Advising Plan - CCN Advising Information-Upper and Lower Division Students Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, the Capstone College of Nursing has developed a temporary academic advising model that will allow us to continue to serve our students through this time of transition. In order to assist lower division students who have not been advised for the upcoming summer and fall […]
  • Nursing Building Front UACCN Ranks Among Best Online Nursing Programs for 2020 - The Capstone College of Nursing at The University of Alabama is proud to announce its online programs have again been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. CCN’s Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Administration was ranked No. 12 by the publication, and was the only program in Alabama […]
  • Mumba Awarded NIH Grant to Aid in Reversal of Opioid Crisis - Dr. Mercy Mumba, Assistant Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing, and her team have received notice of an award from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the NIH for their proposal entitled “A Mindfulness and Peer Mentoring Program to Improve Adherence to Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders.” This […]

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Capstone College of Nursing

13 hours ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes "We have turned the CICU into a COVID ICU, so we are interacting with positive COVID patients every day. Things on our unit and in the hospital are rapidly changing, but my coworkers and unit manager have done a fantastic job adjusting to the situation at hand. During this COVID outbreak, I have been a charge nurse on my unit, and I could not be more proud of the willingness and adaptability of all of my coworkers," Garrett Hoard, BSN, RN, 2019 CCN graduate.

We love sharing your stories! #BamaNurses: post a photo and update on your role during this pandemic, use the hashtag #HighlightOurHeroes and tag us! OR send your photo and update to ccncomm@ua.edu. ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes We have turned the CICU into a COVID ICU, so we are interacting with positive COVID patients every day. Things on our unit and in the hospital are rapidly changing, but my coworkers and unit manager have done a fantastic job adjusting to the situation at hand. During this COVID outbreak, I have been a charge nurse on my unit, and I could not be more proud of the willingness and adaptability of all of my coworkers, Garrett Hoard, BSN, RN, 2019 CCN graduate. We love sharing your stories! #BamaNurses: post a photo and update on your role during this pandemic, use the hashtag #HighlightOurHeroes and tag us! OR send your photo and update to ccncomm@ua.edu.
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So proud of you Garrett!! Thank you for all you are doing!!

Front line HEROES!!! May God continue to bless you and keep you covered under the blood 🙏🙏🙏❤️

Great job Garrett, you are making us proud.

We are so proud of you Garrett!

Way to go, Garrett!! Proud of you!!

Great job Garrett!! I’m so proud of you!

#Tidefromtexas. Bama Parents of North Texas Group are so proud of you Garrett. Roll Tide!

Hero #RollTide

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Capstone College of Nursing

2 days ago

Capstone College of Nursing

Check out SEC + 6FTCloser's Gratitude Challenge and say "thank you" today!

UA Student Government Association
All week, UA SGA + 11 other SEC schools are partnering with 6FTCloser to reignite some friendly competition and show gratitude to the frontline workers that have made unimaginable sacrifices during the Coronavirus pandemic.

We’re inviting students, faculty, alumni and fans from every corner of our campus to say “thank you.”

You can sign up and submit your video + check out the SEC Leaderboard at 6FTCloser.com/universities. Roll Tide! ... See MoreSee Less

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Capstone College of Nursing

6 days ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes "I am an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner working in Post-Acute Care setting, and I support adults and geriatric populations in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in West Michigan. In this challenging time, my role is to keep one of the most vulnerable populations as healthy as possible and prevent them from having complications from chronic medical conditions to avoid future hospitalization, minimizing their risk and exposure to COVID-19 virus," Von Vitto, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, CCN MSN-DNP Student ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes I am an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner working in Post-Acute Care setting, and I support adults and geriatric populations in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in West Michigan. In this challenging time, my role is to keep one of the most vulnerable populations as healthy as possible and prevent them from having complications from chronic medical conditions to avoid future hospitalization, minimizing their risk and exposure to COVID-19 virus, Von Vitto, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, CCN MSN-DNP Student
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Von, ingat kayo dyan.

von ingat k jan!

Take care always & be safe! God bless!

JESUS really needs to take the wheel! I miss your face! Stay strong friend!

Great job Von! Ingat prati!

Good Job! Proud of you!

Good too see you.

Stay safe Von ...

I miss you Von Vitto!! Be well

Looking good, Von Vitto

Miss you Von!!!

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Capstone College of Nursing

1 week ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes "I am working as a crisis relief nurse in a COVID-19 ICU at Brooklyn at Kings County Hospital (in the NYC Health Hospitals system) for the month. So thankful to CCN and all of the knowledge that I still carry with me to this day!" Grace Bethell Carlton, RN, BSN, CCN Class of 2016 #BamaNurse ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes I am working as a crisis relief nurse in a COVID-19 ICU at Brooklyn at Kings County Hospital (in the NYC Health Hospitals system) for the month. So thankful to CCN and all of the knowledge that I still carry with me to this day! Grace Bethell Carlton, RN, BSN, CCN Class of 2016 #BamaNurse
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Oh Gracie!! I am so proud of you!! It’s nurses like you that keep things going. Stay safe Grace. I love you and miss you!!😷❤️

Thank you for supporting our town❤️

Roll Tide! Prayers for your safety! Go CCN!

Stay safe. Thank you from one nurse to another. ❤

Thank you for serving this population. Take care of yourself.

Stay safe Grace! 🙏💜

Gracie! I am proud of you! You are in my prayers.

Thank you for your service

Thank you for going where angels fear to tread

I love your heart! 🙏

True Hero! #RollTide

So proud Gracie!!!!

God Bless You!

So proud of you Grace!!!!!

Praying for you !!!!

SO PROUD!! Love you Grace Bethell Carlton!!

We are so proud of you Grace!!!👏👏👏

So proud of you Grace!!

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Capstone College of Nursing

1 week ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes “After graduation, I began working in the Cardiopulmonary ICU. Recently, our team has started running the Covid ICU. I’m so thankful for CCN for sparking my love of critical patients. I’m also thankful for the skill set and adaptability that I developed in nursing school. It prepared me to take care of a wide variety of complex patients.” - Hunter Meadows, RN, BSN, CCRN, 2018 graduate working in Tallahassee, FL. #BamaNurse ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes “After graduation, I began working in the Cardiopulmonary ICU. Recently, our team has started running the Covid ICU. I’m so thankful for CCN for sparking my love of critical patients. I’m also thankful for the skill set and adaptability that I developed in nursing school. It prepared me to take care of a wide variety of complex patients.” - Hunter Meadows, RN, BSN, CCRN, 2018 graduate working in Tallahassee, FL. #BamaNurse
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❤️😷 yay!

Hunter Meadows yes!!!

Capstone College of Nursing

1 week ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes Michael Greco, PhD, DNP, CRNA, (CCN DNP class of 2010) is overseeing all nurse anesthesia operations for Northwell Health during the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC. #BamaNurse ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes Michael Greco, PhD, DNP, CRNA, (CCN DNP class of 2010) is overseeing all nurse anesthesia operations for Northwell Health during the COVID-19 pandemic in NYC. #BamaNurse
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Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

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You have been helping us #HighlightOurHeroes, and now we ask you to nominate a hero!
Each year, CCN’s Alumni Association honors an alum who has demonstrated continuous and exemplary work in the nursing and healthcare industries. We are so grateful for the bravery, passion and creativity of our nurses on the frontlines, today and every day.
Nominate your hero for CCN’s Distinguished Alumni Award using the link below! Please submit your nominations by June 15, 2020. #BamaNurse
Click here to nominate: https://bit.ly/38kHjOwYou have been helping us #HighlightOurHeroes, and now we ask you to nominate a hero!
Each year, CCN’s Alumni Association honors an alum who has demonstrated continuous and exemplary work in the nursing and healthcare industries. We are so grateful for the bravery, passion and creativity of our nurses on the frontlines, today and every day.
Nominate your hero for CCN’s Distinguished Alumni Award using the link below! Please submit your nominations by June 15, 2020. #BamaNurse
Click here to nominate: https://bit.ly/38kHjOw ... See MoreSee Less

You have been helping us #HighlightOurHeroes, and now we ask you to nominate a hero! Each year, CCN’s Alumni Association honors an alum who has demonstrated continuous and exemplary work in the nursing and healthcare industries. We are so grateful for the bravery, passion and creativity of our nurses on the frontlines, today and every day. Nominate your hero for CCN’s Distinguished Alumni Award using the link below! Please submit your nominations by June 15, 2020. #BamaNurse Click here to nominate: https://bit.ly/38kHjOw
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Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes "I’ve been working with the sweet kiddos at Children’s of Alabama for the past year and a half on a MedSurg unit, which is now one of the COVID-19 floors. As stressful as these times are, I’ve never been more thankful to be a nurse. I wouldn’t choose anything else!! Roll Tide!! ❤️" Kelsey McLendon, CCN Dec. 2018 graduate. #BamaNurse ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes I’ve been working with the sweet kiddos at Children’s of Alabama for the past year and a half on a MedSurg unit, which is now one of the COVID-19 floors. As stressful as these times are, I’ve never been more thankful to be a nurse. I wouldn’t choose anything else!! Roll Tide!! ❤️ Kelsey McLendon, CCN Dec. 2018 graduate. #BamaNurse
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My place of employment for 40 years. Retired Rn in 2007! The most wonderful place to work in the world!!

Thanks for Service!!

Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes Jennifer Clark Sanders is a 1999 CCN graduate, celebrating 17 years in home health! #BamaNurse

We have loved hearing your stories! Keep helping us #HighlightOurHeroes! If you are a CCN student or alum on the front lines (or know an alum doing great things), share a photo & update on your role during this pandemic. Be sure to use the hashtag #HighlightOurHeroes and tag us! You can also submit your photo to ccncomm@ua.edu. ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes Jennifer Clark Sanders is a 1999 CCN graduate, celebrating 17 years in home health! #BamaNurse We have loved hearing your stories! Keep helping us #HighlightOurHeroes! If you are a CCN student or alum on the front lines (or know an alum doing great things), share a photo & update on your role during this pandemic. Be sure to use the hashtag #HighlightOurHeroes and tag us! You can also submit your photo to ccncomm@ua.edu.
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Thanks so much sweetheart Roll tide 🐘

Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

The University of AlabamaNumbers matter.
The 2020 U.S. Census is open + we're counting on our #Bama family! 💯 College students represent approximately one-third of Tuscaloosa's population + the future of the region depends on our students taking this civic responsibility seriously! Info for our students, faculty + staff: https://census.ua.edu/ #UAcounts ... See MoreSee Less

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Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes "I am a family nurse practitioner and the owner of two NP owned primary care clinics in NH. We have 6,000 patients, approximately 500 are over the age of 65. When COVID-19 began, I immediately closed down our clinics to patients with acute illnesses and moved all of our acute care outside. We are currently seeing patients in their cars and in our make-shift tent. The 5 NPs, RNs, and MAs have screened approximately 250 patients for COVID-19 and have diagnosed 15 positive cases. I am happy to report that all have recovered. Through our work, we have been able to keep hundreds of patients out of the ER and hospital," said Wendy Wright DNP, CCN – DNP class of 2019. "Thank you to the faculty of CCN who shared their leadership and experience with those of us on the front-line of this pandemic." #BamaNurse ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes I am a family nurse practitioner and the owner of two NP owned primary care clinics in NH. We have 6,000 patients, approximately 500 are over the age of 65. When COVID-19 began, I immediately closed down our clinics to patients with acute illnesses and moved all of our acute care outside. We are currently seeing patients in their cars and in our make-shift tent. The 5 NPs, RNs, and MAs have screened approximately 250 patients for COVID-19 and have diagnosed 15 positive cases. I am happy to report that all have recovered. Through our work, we have been able to keep hundreds of patients out of the ER and hospital, said Wendy Wright DNP, CCN – DNP class of 2019. Thank you to the faculty of CCN who shared their leadership and experience with those of us on the front-line of this pandemic. #BamaNurse
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Great Job!!! Thank you for your service ❤️

Thanks for the update on your practice Wendy L. Wright. You make us proud!

Health heroes 👏

Way to go Wendy L. Wright! Thanks for all that you’re doing!

Good job.

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Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes "Madeline Edwards Farris, BSN, RN (left) graduated from CCN in May 2018 and I graduated in December 2018. We work together at UAB Hospital in the Emergency Department/Trauma Center," Cara Sullivan, BSN, RN. #BamaNurse Thank you Cara and Madeline! ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes Madeline Edwards Farris, BSN, RN (left) graduated from CCN in May 2018 and I graduated in December 2018. We work together at UAB Hospital in the Emergency Department/Trauma Center, Cara Sullivan, BSN, RN. #BamaNurse Thank you Cara and Madeline!
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Thank you both for all you are doing. I’m so proud of you!!

Great picture! 1986 grad here. Keep up the great work and stay safe out there! Roll Tide!

Thank you!

Thank you 🙏

Heroes❣️#RollTide

Madeline Edwards Farris one of my favs 💕

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Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes Heather Harle completed her BSN in May 2020, and works in Labor and Delivery in South Carolina. Congratulations Heather, thank you for the work you are doing! #BamaNurse #BamaGrad ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes Heather Harle completed her BSN in May 2020, and works in Labor and Delivery in South Carolina. Congratulations Heather, thank you for the work you are doing! #BamaNurse #BamaGrad
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Congratulations!

Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

“On May 12th, nurses around the world celebrate the birthday of Florence Nightingale and the impact of the nursing profession. We have never been more proud of the impact of our profession... Nurses are heroes on the frontlines," said Dr. Suzanne Prevost, Dean of The Capstone College of Nursing. "We wanted to reach out during nurses week and tell you how much we appreciate everything you do to support the nursing profession." ... See MoreSee Less

PlayA Nurses Week Message from Dean Suzanne Prevost
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Suzanne Happy NURSES week so proud of you. Congratulations on your speech

So blessed to be part of this amazing college. Thank you Dean Suzanne Prevost for your leadership and happy nurses day

Katie was just talking about her !!! So awesome ! Thank you nurses !

Congratulations! Aunt Charlene Hayner

Congratulations

Roll tide 🐘👍🏼

♥️

Thanks to all nurses

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Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

The University of AlabamaAs we reflect on + celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, we also look ahead with confidence to our boundless future. UA is stronger + more resilient than ever before. #StillTideTogether 🅰️ #WhereLegendsAreMade ... See MoreSee Less

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Capstone College of Nursing

2 weeks ago

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#HighlightOurHeroes "I am a scrub nurse for the liver transplant surgical team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. I work beside such amazing nurses and doctors! I am so thankful for our donors and our transplant patients and am grateful we are continuing organ transplantation during this pandemic! Roll Tide!" Kaley Hogan, 2016 CCN Graduate #BamaNurse #NationalNursesWeek ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes I am a scrub nurse for the liver transplant surgical team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. I work beside such amazing nurses and doctors! I am so thankful for our donors and our transplant patients and am grateful we are continuing organ transplantation during this pandemic! Roll Tide! Kaley Hogan, 2016 CCN Graduate #BamaNurse #NationalNursesWeek
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How awesome! Thank you for all you do!

Thank you for what you are doing Kaley Hogan!! So proud of you!!😷

We are proud of you Nurse Hogan love you

Thank you goes out to our nurses

Heroes of health thanks 🙏🏽

So Proud of the Lady you have become!

So proud of you Kaley Hogan! ❤️

Wonderful!!

Roll tide 🐘

❤️❤️❤️

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Capstone College of Nursing

3 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes "For the past (almost) two years, I have been passionately dedicated to taking care of the sweet pediatric patients at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. I work in the Special Care Unit, which is one of the country’s only pediatric step-down ICUs. I continue to learn something new every single time I come to work, and my heart is so full getting to help heal and care for the next generation," Emily Crowe, 2018 CCN graduate. #BamaNurse #NationalNursesWeek ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes For the past (almost) two years, I have been passionately dedicated to taking care of the sweet pediatric patients at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham. I work in the Special Care Unit, which is one of the country’s only pediatric step-down ICUs. I continue to learn something new every single time I come to work, and my heart is so full getting to help heal and care for the next generation, Emily Crowe, 2018 CCN graduate. #BamaNurse #NationalNursesWeek
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SCU was my home for 8yrs. Send my love to Lisa Gray (also a CCN grad).❤️Julie, CCN ‘02

You are an absolute Angel! So proud of you!!

You go girl, you are amazing

Capstone College of Nursing

3 weeks ago

Capstone College of Nursing

#HighlightOurHeroes "I work as a CRNA in Dothan at a hospital managing a lot of SARS-CoV-2 infections. As a member of the airway team, we truly are responsible for intubating these patients," Kerry Varner. Varner is a DNP student scheduled to graduate from CCN in December 2020. #NationalNursesWeek ... See MoreSee Less

#HighlightOurHeroes I work as a CRNA in Dothan at a hospital managing a lot of SARS-CoV-2 infections. As a member of the airway team, we truly are responsible for intubating these patients, Kerry Varner. Varner is a DNP student scheduled to graduate from CCN in December 2020. #NationalNursesWeek
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You are one of our stars, Kerry. We are very proud of the work you do at your practice site and in the DNP program.

Praying for you, Kerry!

Kerry is a Rock Star! Thank you for all you do!

You are amazing! Roll Tide!

We appreciate you, Kerry Varner!

Thank you, Kerry!

Thanks so much sweetheart 🙏🏽

Great job Kerry Varner!

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