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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Education Biography Dr. Linda Paradise earned her BSN at Jacksonville State University in 1983. She received her MSN from the University of Florida in 2000 and is licensed as an Adult Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Paradise obtained her DNP from the University of Alabama in Huntsville with the focus of her doctoral work […]
Vice Dean, Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Susan Welch, a nationally and internationally recognized expert in curriculum development and program evaluation, is also a dedicated nursing faculty mentor, demonstrating her commitment to developing future nursing professionals. As a nationally certified nurse educator (CNE), Dr. Welch has rich experience teaching prelicensure BSN and graduate students. Her […]
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Wanda M. Burton received a bachelor’s degree in 2003 and a Master of Science in 2012. Dr. Burton has over ten years of experience in the community on a range of public health issues including gender violence, poverty, and disability rights. She has worked with children and families across the […]
Clinical Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Kay Scott is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing. Dr. received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2011 and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) concentration in 2018 from Augusta University. She received Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner […]
Instructor Education Biography Katelyn Repke is joining CCN as a full-time clinical instructor. She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with her BSN in 2013 and her MSN in 2018. At UAB, she was a member of the Advanced Nursing Education Program, which focused on providing exceptional healthcare to rural/underserved areas. She is a […]
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 […]
Clinical Assistant Professor Education Biography Amanda is a full time clinical instructor. Amanda is a two-time graduate from the Capstone College of Nursing receiving her Bachelor’s in Nursing in May 2013. After graduating with her BSN, she began her career in the Emergency Department. Amanda worked part-time between the Emergency Department and a pediatric hematology/oncology […]
FNP Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Jill R. Hobbs earned her BSN from the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing in 2001. She went on to receive her MSN and complete the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2005. In 2007, she finished a post-master’s […]
Director of Simulation Instructor Education Biography Dr. Cole obtained her BSN from the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing in December of 2013 and an MSN from the University of North Alabama in Nursing Education in 2019. She is also obtained her Ph.D. in Nursing Science from the University of Alabama and the University […]
Clinical Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Kimberly Wilson is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Capstone College of Nursing. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama, a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from UAB, and a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Samford […]
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Kacie Duncan is an assistant professor here at CCN. She is a proud alumni of our program graduating with her BSN in 2013. She started her nursing career in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and it was here she developed her love for critical care. Kacie also has experience in […]
DNP Coordinator, Clinical Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Simmons is a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor and the Coordinator of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. She holds a BSN and MSN from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a DNP from the University of Alabama. With extensive experience in pediatric critical care, she has […]
Instructor Education Biography Holly Stokley is a Senior Nursing Instructor at The University of Alabama. She received her MSN in Nursing Education from The University of North Alabama in 2017 and her BSN from The University of Alabama in 2011. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing Research from the UA/UAH Nursing Science Program. […]
Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-9871 magray@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership, The University of Alabama, 2022 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leadership, The University of Alabama, 2012 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2010 ADN, Nursing, The University of West Alabama, 2009 Biography Mahalia Gray Barrow is a […]
Instructor Education Biography Jessica Johnson is a senior instructor for the Capstone College of Nursing. She received her BSN from The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing in 2010. She received her MSN through the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s dual primary and acute care pediatric nurse practitioner program in 2015. She is certified […]
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 […]
Nurse Executive Coordinator, Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Welch holds a Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification, with extensive experience in operations management and team building. Dr Welch joined the Capstone College of Nursing in 2016 with twenty-two years of nursing leadership and management experience and a combined thirty years of nursing experience in critical care […]
Assistant Professor Education Biography Abby Grammer Horton is an Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing (CCN), where she has been a dedicated educator for nearly 15 years. A proud four-time graduate of the university, Dr. Horton earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 2006, followed by a Bachelor […]
Nursing Education Coordinator, Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Wedgeworth received her BSN from the University of Alabama in 1997, her MSN in Rural Case Management from the University of Alabama in 2003, and her EdD for Nurse Educators at the University of Alabama in 2013. Dr. Wedgeworth has also obtained certification from National League for […]
Associate Professor Traditional BSN Coordinator (205) 348-2705 hestrickland@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership, The University of Alabama, 2013 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader, The University of Alabama, 2009 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2004 Biography Dr. Haley Strickland has been teaching at the Capstone College of […]
Assistant Professor (205) 348-9845 afsartain@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators, The University of Alabama, 2018 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader, The University of Alabama, 2010 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2003 Biography Dr. Sartain received her BSN from The University of Alabama’s Capstone […]
Professor Education Biography Dr. Suzanne Prevost was appointed as professor and dean of the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in August 2013. She served as the CCN Dean from 2013-2023, and then voluntarily stepped down to a faculty position. From 2008 – 2013, she served as associate dean at the University […]
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Owings graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1989, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1997, and a Master of Science in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 2009 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She completed her doctorate in Instructional […]
Assistant Dean for Accreditation & Evaluation, Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Sara Kaylor received her BSN from The Capstone College of Nursing in 2005, and her MSN from UA in 2011 with a Rural Case Management focus. She completed her doctoral degree in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators at The University of Alabama in 2012. […]
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs RN Mobility Coordinator Education Biography Dr. Cheshire received her BSN from Auburn University in 1988 and her MSN from The University of Alabama in Birmingham in 1991 as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with a community health focus. She completed her doctoral degree, Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators, at the University […]
