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 […]
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 […]
Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-1033 cvpayne@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Nursing Administration, Samford University, 2022 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Teaching and Learning, University of North Alabama, 2019 BS, Bachelor Science in Nursing, University of North Alabama, 2017 ADN, Central Texas College, 2002 Biography Dr. Congraleatha VaGayle Payne is an accomplished nurse with over […]
Assistant Professor (205) 348-6640 tlbratcher@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Bellarmine University, 2022 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Bellarmine University, 2012 BS, Bachelor Science in Nursing, Bellarmine University, 2005 Biography Dr. Bratcher began his career as an EMT in 1990, completing his Paramedic training in 1993. In 1998 […]
Instructor (205) 348-6648 hmtownsend@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, University of North Alabama, 2022 BS, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2017 Biography Hannah Giles is a full-time clinical instructor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She is a proud alumna of our program who graduated with her Bachelor […]
Instructor (205) 348-2040 mparker@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MBA, Business, Samford University, 1986 BSN, Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1980 Biography Mr. Parker is a full-time Clinical Instructor with the Capstone College of Nursing. Prior to joining CCN full-time in 2019, he served in this role part-time beginning in 2005 while working with the […]
Assistant Professor Education Biography Mudasir(Roohi) Andrabi is an assistant professor at the Capstone College of Nursing. Dr. Andrabi received her Ph.D. in Community Health Promotion from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2016-2019). She holds a BSN from Hamdard University, Delhi, India, and an MSN from the University of Delhi, India. Dr. Andrabi has received […]
Clinical Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Scott is a Clinical Assistant Professor who teaches in the graduate program at CCN. She received her BSN from the CCN in 2005 and her MSN with a family nurse practitioner concentration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2011. She is certified by the American Academy of […]
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Barron received her ADN from Meridian Community College in 2008 , BSN from Mississippi University for Women in 2012 , MSN from William Carey University in 2013, and her PhD in Nursing from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2017. Dr. Barron has experience in a variety of patient care […]
Saxon Chair for Rural Nursing Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Johnson joined the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) faculty in 2005 and currently serves as the coordinator for the PhD program. As a committed nurse educator and researcher, Dr. Johnson earned both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing […]
Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Ford earned a BSN from Alcorn State University, an MSN and MBA from The University of Alabama, and a PhD in Nursing Science from The University of Illinois at Chicago. Throughout her career, she has worked extensively with rural and underserved populations. Her research examines health disparities related to cardiovascular […]
Professor Education Biography Research Interests: Health Disparities Clinical Interests Dr. Susan Appel Published Works and Scholarly Achievements Honors and Awards
