The Division of Nursing Leadership the Capstone College of Nursing is dedicated to advancing nursing practice through a comprehensive approach that integrates systems-based practice, health care technologies, professionalism, and leadership development. This division focuses on equipping nurses with the skills to navigate and lead within complex health care systems, utilize informatics and technology effectively, and cultivate a strong professional identity while fostering continuous personal and professional growth. 

Todd Smith, PhD, MSHA, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
Chair, Division of Nursing Leadership, Associate Professor
Amber H. Akers, MSN, BSN
Instructor
Mahalia G. Barrow, EdD, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor

magray@ua.edu
(205) 348-9871
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T. Robin Bartlett, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Research, Professor
Casey Bass, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Instructor
Summer Brister, MSN, RN
Instructor
Michelle Cheshire, EdD, RN
RN-BSN Program Coordinator, Professor
Michalle Cox, MSN, RN, CNL
Instructor
Shjuan D. Crockett, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, CDP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Katherine Dudding PhD, RN, RNC-NIC, CNE
Assistant Professor
Caitlin Foley, MSN, RN, NP-C
Instructor
Josh Gunter, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCRN
Clinical Assistant Professor
Nikki Herndon, MSN, RN, FNP
Instructor
Jill R. Hobbs, EdD, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, ACNP-BC, CNE
FNP Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor
Amber Hobson, MSN, BSN, RN
Instructor
Alyssa Jones, DNP, AGACNP-BC, BSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Lauren Kyzar, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, BSN
Assistant Professor
Rebecca A. Martin, DNP, MSN (E), RN, APRN, CRNP, FNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Thomas P. McCoy, PhD, PStat
Biostatistician
Mark Merrill, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC
Clinical Assistant Professor
Amanda S. Nance, MSN, RN
Instructor

amshaw@ua.edu
(205) 348-2043
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Rebecca Owings, EdD, MSN, FNP-BC
Assistant Professor
Kimberly Parker, DNP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Mark Parker, MBA, BSN, RN
Instructor
Suzanne S. Prevost, PhD, RN, FAAN
Professor
Darryl W. Roberts, PhD, MS, RN, FHIMSS, FAAN
Professor of Practice
Andrea Sartain, EdD, MSN, RN, CNL
BSN Traditional Program Coordinator, Associate Professor
Letisha S. Scott, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C
Clinical Assistant Professor
Tonya Shanahan, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Associate Professor
Holly Stokley, MSN, BSN
Instructor

hastokley@ua.edu
205-348-3320

Aylin Akca Sumengen, PhD, MSc, BSN, RN
Assistant Professor
Dimple Thakor, MSN, RN, FNP-BC
Instructor
Teresa D. Welch, EdD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Nurse Executive Coordinator, Associate Professor