July 15, 2025
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July 14, 2025
My husband, Joe, was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor in 2007. Overall, our family was healthy and we did not have any experience with serious health care issues, but that changed with his diagnosis. Joe was part of a trial study at Duke University, but when the tumor came back, he couldn’t be a […]
July 14, 2025
My parents passed away the summer of 2009, just 30 days apart. Everything happened so quickly, and their wish was to remain at home. My sister and I were able to honor their wishes and took over their care at home, with the help of excellent hospice nurses. Their passing left a great void in our lives, […]
July 14, 2025
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July 14, 2025
As a graduate of the Capstone College of Nursing, I enjoy volunteering with my alma mater and remain active with the Capstone College of Nursing Board of Visitors, having served as a former chair of the Board and currently as the chair of the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame. Likewise, my husband, Mark, is an […]
July 1, 2025
The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing and DCH Health System have launched the Supportive Care Clinic at the Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center, addressing a critical need for patients in the West Alabama community. The clinic aims to provide specialized medical care while educating patients, caregivers, students, medical professionals and the community […]
June 18, 2025
Dr. Shameka L. Cody has been selected as a member of the 2025 class of American Academy of Nursing Fellows. AAN Fellows are chosen through a rigorous nomination and review process and inducted into the organization for their extraordinary contributions to improving health locally and globally. Dr. Cody and the 2025 class of AAN Fellows will […]
June 12, 2025
Application Requirements MSN Application Requirements Admission requirements are consistent with those of the Graduate School. Applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) will be considered on a competitive basis. Admission requirements are consistent with those of the Graduate School. Applicants for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) will be considered on a […]
June 12, 2025
Student Success Coordinator Education Biography Shayla Bateman, MA, MHFA is the Student Success Coordinator at the University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing, where she supports students through both academic and personal coaching. In her role, Shayla develops and implements strategies that promote student success, retention, and overall well-being. She works closely with students and […]
June 2, 2025
The Capstone College of Nursing Dean’s Emerging Academic Leader Fellowship (Bama DEAL) is a leadership program supporting the development of nursing faculty who are current and/or future leaders in the College. 2025 Bama DEAL Fellows Jill R. Hobbs, EdD, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, CNE Dr. Jill Hobbs earned her BSN from The University of Alabama Capstone […]
May 12, 2025
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May 10, 2025
CCN’s Summer 2025 Pinning Ceremony will be Friday, August 1st at 4 pm in the Rast Room at the Bryant Conference Center. Parking will be available in the parking deck at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Bryant Drive. For more information, contact the Office of Nursing Student Services at 205-348-6639. Save the date for […]
April 21, 2025
Program Coordinator, Nursing Expansion Grant Education Biography Dr. Odunayo Elijah is an interdisciplinary public health researcher and Program Coordinator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Nursing Expansion Grant Program within the Capstone College of Nursing. He holds a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies (Public Health), with research focus on the syndemic intersections of substance use, sleep […]
April 17, 2025
Instructor Education Biography Summer Brister joins CCN as a full-time pediatric clinical instructor. She received her ADN from Mississippi Delta Community college and RN license in 2019. She began working as an RN at Children’s of Alabama working in pediatric acute care. She received her BSN from University of South Alabama in 2022, followed by […]
April 7, 2025
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Education Biography Dr. Evans Kyei is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions (CSURRC) at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa. He holds a PhD in Nursing with a concentration in health policy from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Dr. Kyei is dedicated to advancing innovative, community-based […]
April 4, 2025
Postdoctoral Fellow Education Biography Dr. Olayemi Timothy Adekeye is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions (CSURRC) in the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama. He earned his Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Nigeria, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education […]
April 2, 2025
Faculty practice provides faculty members with the opportunity to be engaged in their area of expertise. As leaders of exemplary, innovative, and culturally proficient faculty engagement, faculty members fulfill the mission of the UA Capstone College of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Committee. The Faculty Practice Committee strives to increase the visibility of the school of nursing […]
March 26, 2025
Administrative Assistant II, Dean’s Office Biography Dakota Gray joined the Capstone College of Nursing in March of 2025. She serves as the Administrative Assistant II in the Dean’s Office. Prior to working at the University of Alabama, she worked as a 911 Telecommunicator for more than seven years.
March 18, 2025
Academic Advisor II, Graduate Programs Education Biography Heaven serves as an Academic Advisor for the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN). She joined CCN in March 2025. Ms. Cauble received a Master of Arts (MA) in Cognitive Psychology in 2024 after earning her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from the University of Alabama in 2021. She has […]
March 4, 2025
Katherine Dudding, PhD, RN, RNC-NIC, CNE Dr. Katherine Dudding has 27 culminative years as an experienced neonatal nurse, clinical lead, educator, and researcher. She earned her PhD in Nursing from the University of Arizona with a substantive focus in Informatics and a minor in cognitive science focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Dr. Dudding […]
February 25, 2025
To prioritize security and safeguard sensitive university and personal data, the Office of Information Technology (OIT) will be blocking built-in browser password management tools on UA-managed computers beginning March 31, 2025. This proactive measure is designed to avoid built-in password manager vulnerabilities and encourage using more robust password management solutions. Please see the following instructions for setting […]
February 24, 2025
The Capstone College of Nursing is pleased to welcome Dr. Leigh Holley, who joined The University of Alabama as the Hill Crest Foundation Visiting Professor in Nursing in January. Dr. Holley brings expertise developed through teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels as well as teaching NCLEX prep for new graduates nationally. In the […]
February 24, 2025
Instructor Education Biography Mrs. Strickland is a full-time clinical instructor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She earned her BSN from Samford University in 2009, and her MSN from Samford University in 2016. She is pursuing a PhD in Nursing. She joined the CCN faculty in 2024. Mrs. Strickland began her career in cardiovascular stepdown […]
February 21, 2025
Instructor Education Biography Mrs. McNeill is a Tuscaloosa native, who graduated from the Capstone College of Nursing in 2008. She began her nursing career working at UAB Hospital in the Cardiac Care Unit. Years later she relocated to Raleigh, NC and worked at Duke University Hospital also in Cardiac Intensive Care. Following this, she and […]
February 18, 2025
Administrative Assistant II, ONSS Education Biography Amy McDonald joined the UA community in July 2021 as a cashier at the Supe Store in the Student Center. Moved to Testing Services in August 2022 as a Test Monitor for Online Testing. Joined the Capstone College of Nursing in August of 2024 in her current position as […]
February 10, 2025
Faculty practice provides faculty members with the opportunity to be engaged in their area of expertise. As leaders of exemplary, innovative, and culturally proficient faculty engagement, faculty members fulfill the mission of the UA Capstone College of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Committee. The Faculty Practice Committee strives to increase the visibility of the school of nursing […]
January 24, 2025
Instructor Education Biography Michalle Cox is a full-time clinical instructor at CCN. She is a proud alumnus of The University of West Alabama (UWA), graduating with an Associate of Science in Nursing in 2007. She started her nursing career at DCH Regional Medical Center in the Cardiac Surgical ICU. She graduated in 2017 from The […]
January 23, 2025
MEPN Coordinator, Clinical Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Amy Bigham received her BSN from the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in 1994. She worked as a nurse in the Emergency Department at DCH Regional Medical Center for several years, then later served as the Education Coordinator. She received her MSN as […]
January 23, 2025
Instructor Education Biography Nikki Herndon is a full-time clinical instructor at CCN. She received her RN at Shelton State Community College in 2011 and her MSN from Samford University in 2015. She started her nursing career as an Acute Care- Medical Surgical nurse at DCH Regional Medical Center. After she received her MSN, she worked […]
January 22, 2025
Research Assistant III Education Biography Tyler Nicole Bogdanowicz is a Research Assistant at the University of Alabama. She graduated in 2021 with her Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Health Education and Promotion, and in 2024 with her Master of Art in Health Studies both from The University of Alabama. During […]
January 22, 2025
System Administrator Education Biography Blair Peavy received a BBA in Computer Information Systems from the University of West Alabama in 2001 and a MSCE from the University of West Alabama in 2003. Blair entered the technical field working at Alabama Credit Union, serving as a Computer Operator. In this role he provided technical support branch […]
January 22, 2025
Instructor Education Biography Lindsey Hocutt is a full-time clinical instructor at the Capstone College of Nursing. Lindsey received her BSN from the University of Alabama in 2015 and is proud to return to her alma mater in this role. She started her first job in 2016 in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit where she became […]
January 22, 2025
Instructor Education Biography Devon Turner is a full-time clinical instructor for the Capstone College of Nursing. Devon is a proud CCN alumni who graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2020. After graduation, she began her nursing career at UAB’s Trauma/Burn ICU later transitioning to UAB’s inpatient Hematology/Oncology Specialty Unit where she […]
January 21, 2025
The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing has been ranked No. 2 among the 2025 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs for Veterans and No. 6 Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs by U.S. News & World Report. The publication also ranked CCN as No. 7 in both Online Master’s in Nursing Administration/Leadership Programs […]
January 13, 2025
Biostatistician Education Biography Dr. Thomas McCoy joined the Capstone College of Nursing in 2025. He previously served as Statistician for the School of Nursing at UNC Greensboro for 13 years, and Staff Biostatistician at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine for seven years. He is an Accredited Professional Statistician (PStat) by The American Statistical […]
December 11, 2024
Faculty Practice Spotlight Faculty practice provides faculty members with the opportunity to be engaged in their area of expertise. As leaders of exemplary, innovative, and culturally proficient faculty engagement, faculty members fulfill the mission of the UA Capstone College of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Committee. The Faculty Practice Committee strives to increase the visibility of the […]
October 7, 2024
Faculty practice provides faculty members with the opportunity to be engaged in their area of expertise. As leaders of exemplary, innovative, and culturally proficient faculty engagement, faculty members fulfill the mission of the UA Capstone College of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Committee. The Faculty Practice Committee strives to increase the visibility of the school of nursing […]
October 7, 2024
Administrative Assistant II (205) 348-1044 jrkunz@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Biography Jennifer Kunz serves as the Administrative Assistant II in the Office of the Vice Dean at the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN). With a strong foundation in administrative and managerial support, Jennifer is integral to the fulfillment of CCN’s mission, vision, goals, and values. She adeptly […]
September 4, 2024
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Lauren Kyzar is a full-time clinical Assistant Professor at CCN. She graduated from UAB School of Nursing in 2014 with a BSN. She started her nursing career in the Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit, and it was here she developed her love for critical care, neurology, and trauma. Lauren also […]
September 4, 2024
Recruiter (205) 348-6303 jehess@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MBA, Master of Business Administration, Eastern Illinois University, 2023 BS, Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Eastern Illinois University, 2022 Biography Julia serves as the College Student Recruitment Coordinator at the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN). She joined in September 2024. Julia received her MBA from Eastern Illinois University after […]
September 4, 2024
Instructor Education Biography Ms. Smith is a dedicated, compassionate, and proficient Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) with extensive clinical experience in managing Cardiac, Respiratory, OB/GYN, Gastric, Dermatologic, and Psychiatric disorders in urgent care and family care settings. She has additional experience in precepting family nurse practitioner students in urgent care environment. Honors and Awards
August 22, 2024
As AI grows in popularity, staying aware of potential risks and challenges associated with these powerful technologies is essential. AI undoubtedly provides significant value to daily tasks and research, but it is crucial to exercise caution and diligence when leveraging AI products. The data input into these tools is often used to train future AI […]
August 21, 2024
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Jones serves as a clinical assistant professor at the CCN. She earned her BSN from the University of South Alabama in 2020 and her DNP from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2024. Dr. Jones is a board certified Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by the ANCC and holds […]
August 19, 2024
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Brittany Woods is an Assistant Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She received her BSN from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2010 and her Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2023. Dr. Woods spent a decade in clinical practice as a surgical […]
August 19, 2024
Assistant Professor (205) 348-0868 jkgraben@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, The University of Alabama, 2024 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2013 BS, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2009 Associate in Science, Pre-Med, Northwest-Shoals Community College, 2006 Biography Dr. Graben Turner received her BSN from The […]
July 1, 2024
Accounting Assistant II (205) 348-2976 castrickland2@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education AAS, Associates of Applied Science in Management and Supervision – Paralegal, Shelton State, 2010 Biography Chelsea Strickland joined the Capstone College of Nursing in July of 2024. She began her career with the University of Alabama in 2015. She left briefly in 2022 to work at […]
June 27, 2024
Research Assistant III Education Biography Kimberly serves as a Research Assistant for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant for the On Track to Wellness program at the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN). She started working at the CCN in 2022 as a Graduate Research Assistant and began her current role in June […]
June 17, 2024
External Relations Coordinator (205) 348-0940 cbhayes2@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MA, HES, The University of Alabama, 2011 BS, Education, The University of Alabama, 2007 Biography Cayla earned a B.S. in Education in 2007 and a M.A. in HES with a concentration in Sports Management in 2011. She worked 5 years in the University of Alabama Ticket […]
May 29, 2024
Advancing a Program of Research/Scholarship CCN Research Conference September 30, 2024 The Capstone College of Nursing 650 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Registration: Complete the survey below to register. Registration for CEUs will be onsite. Contact Dr. Robin Bartlett Associate Dean for ResearchUniversity of AlabamaCapstone College of Nursing (205) 348-8452 trbartlett@ua.edu Courtney Greene Grant […]
May 22, 2024
Nursing Simulation Lab Assistant Education Biography Manning started serving the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) as Sim Lab Assistant in May 2024. He has over 30 years of experience as a state licensed EMT-Paramedic in Tuscaloosa and as an instructor with American Heart Association. Manning has 27 years of management experience ranging from EMS to […]
May 6, 2024
Proposal Development Specialist Education Biography Valerie Trull serves as the Proposal Development Specialist for the Office of Nursing Research and Translational Science at the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN). She joined CCN in May 2024. Ms. Trull earned her MS in Criminal Justice from The University of Alabama. She has 15 years of experience working […]
April 10, 2024
Faculty Practice Spotlight Faculty practice provides faculty members with the opportunity to be engaged in their area of expertise. As leaders of exemplary, innovative, and culturally proficient faculty engagement, faculty members fulfill the mission of the UA Capstone College of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Committee. The Faculty Practice Committee strives to increase the visibility of the […]
March 25, 2024
The RN Mobility program is specifically designed for the registered nurse student to further their education. The RN to BSN option allows registered nurses the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree in a convenient online format. Both general education courses and nursing courses are offered online. The RN to BSN/MSN Nurse Administrator concentration allows students […]
March 25, 2024
February 14, 2024
Clinical Instructor Education Biography Laura is a full-time clinical instructor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She is a UA/CCN alumni. In 2011, she began working as a patient care assistant/unit secretary in the DCH Regional emergency room. She earned a BSN in 2015. Laura remained in the emergency room until 2017 then internally transferred […]
February 14, 2024
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Katherine Dudding obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from East Carolina University in 1997. She later pursued her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing at the University of Arizona, graduating in 2018 with a specialization in Informatics. Additionally, she completed a minor in Cognitive Science, emphasizing Artificial Intelligence […]
February 12, 2024
The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing is pleased to share that Dean Julie Sanford has been elected to serve as the American Association of Colleges of Nursing‘s Chair-Elect. “Dean Sanford’s election as AACN Chair-Elect is wonderful recognition of her leadership and accomplishments in nursing education, research, and practice,” said Dr. James Dalton, UA […]
February 7, 2024
The Capstone College of Nursing at The University of Alabama is proud to announce its online master’s in nursing programs have once again been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. In 2024, CCN received top recognition, ranking No. 1 for Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs for Veterans for […]
February 1, 2024
Faculty practice provides faculty members with the opportunity to be engaged in their area of expertise. As leaders of exemplary, innovative, and culturally proficient faculty engagement, faculty members fulfill the mission of the UA Capstone College of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Committee. The Faculty Practice Committee strives to increase the visibility of the school of nursing […]
January 19, 2024
Research Project Manager Education Biography Chris serves as the Program Manager for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention grant for the On Track to Wellness program at the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN). He joined the CCN in December 2023. In this role, he assists the Principal Investigators in implementing the day-to-day activities of […]
January 17, 2024
Instructor Education Biography Asha Hall is a full-time clinical nursing instructor at Capstone College of Nursing. With experience in medical-surgical nursing, she has been a nurse since 2010. Ms. Hall attended the University of Alabama graduating with her BSN in 2016 and with her MSN with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner in 2019. She […]
December 18, 2023
Ernestine Tucker Ernestine Tucker, RN, is a Community Advocate and retired Nurse Practitioner. Tucker’s passion for learning and helping others started before she even realized that it was a God-given talent. Excelling in school taught her that where she lived and how impoverished her family was did not determine what she wanted to become in […]
December 18, 2023
Dorothy Ray Scarbrough Dorothy Ray Scarbrough, BSN, MSN, RNC, from Cottonwood, Ala., wanted to be an RN like her two aunts. Encouraged by her mother, she pursued a baccalaureate degree and a $500 scholarship made it possible for her to enter the first class of The University of Alabama School of Nursing. Here she met […]
December 18, 2023
Dr. Joyce Loyd-Davis Joyce Loyd-Davis DNP, FNP-BC, MSN, MSM, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and small business owner of JDJ Consulting. She currently serves as the Sr. Director of Health Services at Alabama State University.Dr. Loyd-Davis has a diverse background in health care to include pediatrics, women’s health, community health, occupational health, urgent care, primary […]
December 18, 2023
Deborah “Pepper” Hoover Deborah “Pepper” Hoover, MSN, FNP, RN, is a recognized advocate for two-year Nursing education in Alabama for both traditional and non-traditional students. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she began her career as a critical care nurse at UAB Hospital. Having earned […]
December 18, 2023
Dr. Joy P. Deupree Joy P. Deupree, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, FAAN, is a board certified women’s health nurse practitioner and professor in the UAB School of Nursing where she teaches health policy and has an active program of research studying the promotion of health for underserved and vulnerable populations, focusing on the social determinants of […]
December 18, 2023
Dr. Jennifer Coleman Jennifer J. Coleman, PhD, RN, CNE, COI, is known for her work with nursing students, providing them with academic and socialization enrichment during nursing school and beyond. Dr. Coleman earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a master’s in nursing education from Samford University, and […]
December 18, 2023
Carolyn Chalkley Carolyn B. Chalkley, MSN, RN, was one of the first four students in the Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist Master’s program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing.In the clinician role, Chalkley pioneered the Clinical Specialist role at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Brookwood Medical Center. In the teacher role, she provided […]
December 18, 2023
Dr. Judy Bittinger Judy Bittinger, DSN, PhD, RN, began her nursing career in 1978 as an RN at Burdick West Hospital in Haleyville, Ala. After a short stint as a med-surg nurse, she became the Director of Education and Quality Assurance while completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in […]
December 13, 2023
An effort led by The University of Alabama aims to improve health, prevent chronic diseases and reduce health disparities in Tuscaloosa County children and their families with the highest burden of chronic disease. Funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health, or REACH, program to the Capstone College […]
December 8, 2023
Faculty practice provides faculty members with the opportunity to be engaged in their area of expertise. As leaders of exemplary, innovative, and culturally proficient faculty engagement, faculty members fulfill the mission of the UA Capstone College of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Committee. The Faculty Practice Committee strives to increase the visibility of the school of nursing […]
October 20, 2023
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October 12, 2023
Faculty practice provides faculty members with the opportunity to be engaged in their area of expertise. As leaders of exemplary, innovative, and culturally proficient faculty engagement, faculty members fulfill the mission of the UA Capstone College of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Committee. The Faculty Practice Committee strives to increase the visibility of the school of nursing […]
October 4, 2023
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama is confronting the shortage of behavioral health services for youth in rural Alabama with more than $3.7 million in federal funding. UA’s College of Human Environmental Sciences and the Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions in the Capstone College of Nursing are leading the program supported by the […]
October 4, 2023
Donors Making a Difference at CCN We at the Capstone College of Nursing are proud to work with our generous donors to create new opportunities for our College. Currently, we are in the midst of The Rising Tide Capital Campaign, a University-wide effort to raise a minimum of $1.5 billion in philanthropic support for strategic priorities over […]
October 3, 2023
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama is spearheading an effort to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease in West Alabama. With $6 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spread out over the next five years, UA faculty, staff and students will work with local health care providers to implement programs and resources designed […]
September 29, 2023
Instructor Education Biography Ashleigh Morris is a full-time clinical nursing instructor at Capstone College of Nursing. She received her certificate as an LPN at Shelton State Community College in 2012 and her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2015. Ms. Morris is also a two-time alumnus here at the University of Alabama, receiving her BSN in […]
September 27, 2023
Dean Julie Sanford and the Capstone College of Nursing Alumni Association invite you to CCN’s Homecoming Tailgate on the Quad! Join fellow alumni, friends, faculty and staff on October 14th from 8 to 10 a.m. on the Quad for a complimentary pregame breakfast buffet! Capstone College of Nursing Homecoming TailgateOctober 14, 20238 to 10 a.m.Tents […]
August 31, 2023
August 22, 2023
Instructor Education Biography Amber Akers joins CCN as a full-time clinical instructor. She received her BSN from The University of North Alabama in 2016. She began working on the Cardiac Care unit at Children’s of Alabama after graduation. She later became a hybrid nurse working in the cardiac ICU and the cardiac stepdown. In January […]
August 22, 2023
Instructor Education Biography Makeya Skanes Bailey received her BSN from Jacksonville State University in 2015 and her MSN in nursing education from Samford University in 2018. In the summer of 2023, she received another MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She began her nursing career as a pediatric nurse […]
August 22, 2023
Administrative Assistant II, HSTA-AL (205) 348-6641 pearc011@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MA, Master of Arts in Counselor Education, The University of Alabama, 2011 BS, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, The University of Alabama, 2008 Biography Chelsey Pearce serves as the HSTA-AL Program Assistant under the Associate Dean for Research and has been with the University of […]
August 21, 2023
Instructor Education Biography Maggie Benfield is a full-time clinical instructor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at the University of South Alabama in 2013. She worked in the University of South Alabama Level 1 Trauma Center in the Emergency Department and various other emergency departments in […]
August 21, 2023
Research Project Coordinator, MiMP-TP (205) 348-4420 lgmckinney@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MBA, Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management, University of Phoenix, 2010 BS, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Stillman College & Tuskegee University, 1990 Biography Lillian joined the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) in June 2023 where she works as the […]
August 16, 2023
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Kerns received her EdD in Instructional Leadership, Nurse Education concentration, from The University of Alabama, and her MS as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Clemson University. She obtained her Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) from the National League for Nursing. Dr. Kerns taught undergraduate nursing for 20 years prior to joining […]
August 16, 2023
Clinical Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Congraleatha VaGayle Payne is an accomplished nurse with over two decades of experience in the field. Her nursing journey began in 2002 when she earned her Associate Degree in Science in Nursing from Central Texas College. She has devoted herself to providing exceptional care to a diverse population of […]
August 14, 2023
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Akca Sumengen is an Assistant Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) at the University of Alabama (UA). She obtained her BSN in 2013, MSc in Psychiatric Nursing in 2016, and PhD in Pediatric Nursing in 2020 from Koc University in Turkey. She has extensive clinical experience in Turkey, […]
August 1, 2023
August 1, 2023
Angelyn Adams Giambalvo Dean and Professor Biography In academic nursing since 1993, Dr. Sanford most recently served as dean and professor of the school of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Under her tenure, research funding quadrupled, enrollment increased by 35% and $55 million was obtained for a new building. […]
July 24, 2023
Administrative Assistant II Biography Chasity joined the Capstone College of Nursing in July of 2023, where she serves as the Program Assistant for Undergraduate Programs. She provides support to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Faculty and Students. She handles everything from student records to clinical experience evaluations. Honors and Awards
June 28, 2023
The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing is addressing the need to grow and diversify Alabama’s nursing education workforce with the support of more than $3.5 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Labor. Dr. Susan Welch, associate professor with the Capstone College of Nursing, secured the funding from the department’s Employment and […]
June 9, 2023
Save the date! Vickie Samuel, CCN’s Coordinator of Graduate Student Services, is holding information sessions for several of our programs over the next few months. Use the links below to register. July 19, 5 pm: Nurse Practitioner Information Session – Register Here August 16, 5 pm: Nurse Administrator Information Session – Register Here August 29, […]
May 17, 2023
Academic Advisor II (205) 348-2089 arkeisha.thomas@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education M.ED, Master of Education in Student Affairs in Higher Education, University of West Alabama, 2022 BS, Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, The University of Alabama, 2000 Biography Arkeisha has been with The University of Alabama since 2015, joining Capstone College of Nursing in May […]
May 8, 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed November 9, 2023, as Alabama Frontline Nurses Day. The Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame Committee requested the proclamation to raise awareness of the essential role frontline nurses play in our state’s healthcare system. The proclamation recognizes nursing as the nation’s largest healthcare profession, with over 4 million […]
April 27, 2023
Donors Making a Difference at CCN We at the Capstone College of Nursing are proud to work with our generous donors to create new opportunities for our College. Currently, we are in the midst of The Rising Tide Capital Campaign, a University-wide effort to raise a minimum of $1.5 billion in philanthropic support for strategic […]
April 3, 2023
Academic Advisor II, RN to BSN (205) 348-2616 srarmistad@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education M.Ed, Master of Education, University of West Alabama, 2021 BA, Bachelor of Arts, Mississippi University for Women, 2018 Biography Sanitria Armistad joined the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) in April 2023. She received her M.A. in Higher Education Administration in 2021 from University […]
March 29, 2023
About The Behavioral and Prevention Research Core is an interprofessional team of researchers and scholars at the Capstone College of Nursing, chaired by Dr. Leigh Ann Bray. The Research Core is designed to promote collaboration among faculty and students with an interest in behavioral and prevention research across the lifespan. Several core efforts to support […]
March 28, 2023
March 21, 2023
2023 Bama Blitz to raise funds for CCN Rural Health Initiatives At CCN, we are working to prepare nurses that will be the positive change we need to see in rural healthcare. From combating the substance and opioid use epidemic and increasing access to emergency services and telemedicine, to improving mental health primary care integration […]
March 2, 2023
Faculty practice provides faculty members with the opportunity to be engaged in their area of expertise. As leaders of exemplary, innovative, and culturally proficient faculty engagement, faculty members fulfill the mission of the UA Capstone College of Nursing’s Faculty Practice Committee. The Faculty Practice Committee strives to increase the visibility of the school of nursing […]
