Teaching Assistant Professor

Education

  • DNP, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, The University of Alabama, 2025
  • MSN, Master of Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2024
  • BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2016

Biography

Dr. Matthew Morris is an assistant professor at the Capstone College of Nursing. He is a three-time alumnus of the University of Alabama, earning his BSN in 2016, his MSN with a concentration in psychiatric mental health nursing in 2024, and his Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2025.

Dr. Morris began his career as a bedside nurse in the Cardiac/Cardiac-Surgical ICU in 2017 and became a team leader in 2019. He enrolled in the Capstone College of Nursing’s BSN-to-DNP program in 2020. In June 2022, he transitioned to a house supervisor role in acute forensic psychiatry.

Dr. Morris enjoys spending his free time reading, traveling to new places, and creating new memories with his family. He believes he can make a positive impact on nursing students through his passion for teaching and effective communication.

Faculty Division

Areas of Interest

  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Mental Health
  • Rural Health