Assistant Professor (205) 348-0893 ltousinau@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Samford University, 2020 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2014 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 […]
Instructor nsmith72@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Samford University, 2018 ADN, Bevill State Community College, 2009 LPN, Shelton State Community College, 2006 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 […]
Assistant Professor (205) 348-2042 ajones192@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Education, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2024 BS, Bachelor Science in Nursing, University of South Alabama, 2020 Biography Dr. Jones serves as a clinical assistant professor at the CCN. She earned her BSN from the University of South Alabama […]
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 […]
Instructor nhall7@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University, 2022. Associate Degree of Nursing, Breckinridge College, 2015. Biography Nikki Hall is a dedicated healthcare professional whose journey in nursing has been marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for psychiatric care. Born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Nikki embarked […]
Clinical Instructor leharris4@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2022 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2015 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 […]
Instructor (205) 348- aparr@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, The University of Alabama, 2019 BS, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2016 ADN-RN, Shelton State Community College, 2010 Biography Asha Hall is a full-time clinical nursing instructor at Capstone College of Nursing. With experience in […]
Instructor (205) 348-2604 amorris6@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, The University of Alabama, 2019 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2016 ADN, Nursing, Shelton State Community College, 2015 Biography Ashleigh Morris is a full-time clinical nursing instructor at Capstone College of Nursing. She received […]
Instructor (205) 348-3980 ahakers@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Teaching and Learning, University of North Alabama, 2022 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, University of North Alabama, 2016 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 […]
Instructor (205) 348-2707 pearc002@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Adult Gerontology-Acute Care & Family Nurse Practitioner, The University of South Alabama, 2019 BSN, Nursing, The University of South Alabama, 2013 BS, Marketing, The University of Alabama, 2008 Biography Maggie Benfield is a full-time clinical instructor at the Capstone College of Nursing. […]
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 […]
Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-2094 oacouch@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice, The University of Alabama, 2022 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Mental Health & Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Program, The University of Alabama, 2016 BS, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2014 ASN, Nursing, Gadsden State Community College, 2007 […]
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) 348-4237 ccprater@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Samford University, 2013 ADN, Bevill State Community College, 2010 Biography Casey Bass is a full-time clinical instructor at CCN. She received her ADN from Bevill State Community College in 2010 and MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Samford University in 2013. As an ADN, she worked […]
Instructor (205) 348-6076 lpterry@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, The University of South Alabama, 2016 BSN, The University of Alabama, 2013 Biography Lesley Davis is a full-time clinical instructor at CCN. She is a proud alumni of our program who graduated with her BSN in 2013. She started her nursing career at DCH […]
Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-9498 klglass@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, The University of Alabama, 2017 MSN, Family NP Track, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2015 BSN, The University of Alabama, 2012 Biography Dr. Kayla Glass is a clinical assistant professor at the CCN. She received her BSN from the University of Alabama in 2012, […]
Instructor (205) 348-4153 prate009@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Samford University, 2014 ADN, Nursing, Bevill State Community College, 2006 Biography Anna Drury is a full-time clinical instructor at CCN. She received her ADN from Bevill State Community College in 2006 and MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Samford University in […]
Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-2263 rmerrill@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2015 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Pediatric NP, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2014 MS, Health Sciences, Touro University, 2006 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, Troy State University, 1993 Biography Dr. Richard Merrill entered nursing at […]
Instructor (205) 348-7430 kgmcconathy@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2015 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2011 Biography Kate McConathy is a proud graduate of The University of Alabama -Tuscaloosa Capstone College of Nursing (CCN). She graduated with her BSN in 2011 and went […]
Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-6024 kewilson14@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Advanced Practice with Educator Concentration, Samford University, 2019 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2007 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 1995 Biography Dr. Kimberly Wilson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the […]
Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-3074 sasimmons7@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2019 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Acute and Continuing Care, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2006 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2002 Biography Dr. Simmons is a full-time […]
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs Clinical Professor (205) 348-6798 adlee5@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Nursing, Chatham University, 2013 MSN, Women’s Health Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, University of Hawaii, 1995 BS, Nursing, The University of Alabama, 1990 Biography Dr. Amy (Davis) Lee received her BSN from the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama […]
Family Nurse Practitioner Concentration Coordinator Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-9052 ramartin7@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2016 FNP-BC, Post Master’s Family Nursing Practitioner Program, The University of Alabama Huntsville, 1998 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Nursing Administration, The University of Alabama Huntsville, 1997 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, University of […]
Instructor (205) 348-2087 bblester@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Nursing, Samford University, 2015 BSN, Nursing, Samford University, 2003 Biography Brandi Lester is a proud wife and mother of 3. She received her BSN from the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in 2003. She received her MSN in 2015 from Samford University as […]
Clinical Associate Professor (205) 348-1036 kaacker@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education PhD, Nursing, William Carey University, 2019 DNP, Nursing, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1999 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Mississippi University for Women, 1999 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 1992 Biography Dr. Acker is ACCN certified as a Family Nurse […]
Instructor (205) 348-7092 robin047@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership in Nursing Education, The University of Alabama, 2021 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Case Management, The University of Alabama, 2014 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2006 BA, Art History, The University of Colorado, 2001 Biography Sarah Robinson received her BSN […]
