Here are all the people, degree programs, and spaces associated with research on Nursing Education & Professional Development in The Capstone College of Nursing.

Maggie Benfield, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP- BC

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. […]

Carolyn Kerns, EdD, RN, FNP, CNE

Assistant Professor (205) 348-5141 ckerns2@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership, The University of Alabama, 2023 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Clemson University, 2000 BS, Bachelor Science in Nursing, Bob Jones University, 1995 Biography Dr. Kerns received her EdD in Instructional Leadership, Nurse Education concentration, from The University of Alabama, and […]

Congraleatha VaGayle Payne, DNP, MSN, RN

Instructor (205) 348-1033 ellis023@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 two decades […]

Linda Paradise, DNP, ARNP, ANP-BC

Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-6620 lmparadise@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education DNP, University of Alabama Huntsville, 2022 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, University of Florida, 2000 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, Jacksonville State University, 1984 Biography Dr. Paradise earned her BSN at Jacksonville State University in 1983. She received her MSN from the University of Florida […]

Hannah Giles, MSN, RN

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 […]

Casey Bass, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

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 […]

Susan Welch, EdD, RN, CNE, alumnus CCRN

Associate Professor (205) 348-3812 srwelch@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership, The University of Alabama, 2011 MSN, Nursing Education, University of West Georgia, 2005 BSN, University of West Georgia, 2001 ASN, Darton College, 1994 Biography Dr. Welch earned her EdD in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators from the University of Alabama in 2011 and her […]

Wanda Martin Burton, PhD

Assistant Professor (205) 348-7486 wmburton@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education Ph.D., Health Education & Health Promotion, The University of Alabama, 2017 MS, Human Development & Family Studies, The University of Alabama, 2012 BA, Psychology, The University of Alabama, 2003 Biography Dr. Burton received a bachelor’s degree in 2003 and a Master of Science in 2012. Dr. Burton […]

Amber Hobson, MSN, BSN, RN

Instructor (205) 348-7107 anwilliams7@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, University of North Alabama, 2019 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2013 AS, Applied Science in Nursing, Shelton State Community College, 2010 Biography Amber Williams is a full-time clinical instructor at CCN. She is a proud alumni of our […]

Mark Merrill, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC

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 […]

Jill R. Hobbs, EdD, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, ANCP-BC, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-0423 jrhobbs@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Educational Doctorate for Nursing Educators, The University of Alabama, 2018 FNP-BC, Post Master’s Family Nursing Practitioner Program, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008 MSN, Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2005 BS, Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2001 […]

Heather S. Cole, PhD, RN, CHSE, CNEn

Director of Simulation Instructor (205) 348-1491 hscole@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education PhD, Nursing Science, The University of Alabama & The University of Alabama Huntsville, 2023 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education, The University of North Alabama, 2019 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2013 Biography Dr. Cole obtained her BSN from […]

Kimberly Wilson, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C

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 […]

Kacie W. Duncan, MSN, RN, CCRN-K

Instructor (205) 348-6578 kwduncan@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education, The University of Alabama, 2019 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2013 Biography Kacie Duncan is a full-time clinical instructor at CCN. She is a proud alumni of our program who graduated with her BSN in 2013. […]

Staci A. Simmons, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-AC

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. Staci Abernathy Simmons is […]

Mahalia G. Barrow, EdD, RN

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 […]

Keri A. Barron, PhD, RN, CNE

Assistant Professor (205) 348-9846 kabarron@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education PhD, Nursing, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2017 MSN, Nursing, William Carey University, 2013 BSN, Nursing, Mississippi University for Women, 2012 ADN, Nursing, Meridian Community College, 2008 Biography Dr. Barron received her ADN from Meridian Community College in 2008 , BSN from Mississippi University for Women in […]

Jessica Johnson, MSN, RN, PNP-PC

Instructor (205) 348-5311 jessica.johnson@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Dual Acute and Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2015 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2010 Biography Jessica Johnson is a full-time instructor for the Capstone College of Nursing. She received her BSN from The University of Alabama Capstone […]

Sarah Robinson, EdD, RN, BA

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 […]

Teresa D. Welch, EdD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Associate Professor (205) 348-0422 tdwelch@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators, The University of Alabama, 2016 MSN, Case Management, The University of Alabama, 2014 BSN, Nursing, The University of Alabama, 1987 Biography Dr. Welch holds a Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification, with extensive experience in operations management and team building. Dr Welch […]

Abby G. Horton, EdD, RN, CHC, CLC

Assistant Professor (205) 348-7107 abby.horton@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators, The University of Alabama, 2021 MSN, Nursing Case Management, The University of Alabama, 2011 BSN, Nursing *Cum Laude, The University of Alabama, 2010 BS, Political Science *Magna Cum Laude, The University of Alabama, 2006 Biography Abby Grammer Horton is an Assistant […]

Monika Wedgeworth, EdD, RN, CNE

Associate Professor (205) 348-6643 mwedgeworth@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership for Nursing Educators, The University of Alabama, 2013 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Nursing Case Management, The University of Alabama, 2003 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 1997 Biography Dr. Wedgeworth received her BSN from the University of Alabama in […]

Haley Strickland, EdD, MSN, RN

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 […]

Andrea Sartain, EdD, MSN, RN, CNL

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 […]

Rebecca Owings, EdD, MSN, FNP-BC

Assistant Professor (205) 348-0421 cowings@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership in Nursing Education, The University of Alabama, 2016 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2009 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 1997 BS, Biology, The University of Alabama, 1989 Biography Dr. […]

Sara K. Kaylor, EdD, RN, CNE

Associate Professor (205) 348-2713 skkaylor@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators, The University of Alabama, 2012 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Nursing Case Management, The University of Alabama, 2011 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2005 Biography Dr. Sara Kaylor received her BSN from The Capstone College of […]

Sandra M. Estes, EdD, RN, CCRC

Clinical Assistant Professor (205) 348-1029 sestes@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership in Nursing Education, The University of Alabama, 2017 MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing, Case Management, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2004 BSN, Bachelor Science in Nursing, The University of Alabama, 2003 Biography Dr. Estes graduated from nursing school in 1991. Dr. […]

Michelle Cheshire, EdD, RN

Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs RN Mobility Coordinator (205) 348-1022 mcheshire@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education EdD, Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators, The University of Alabama, 2013 MSN, Clinical Nurse Specialist/Community Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1991 BSN, Nursing, Auburn University, 1988 Biography Dr. Cheshire received her BSN from Auburn University in 1988 and her MSN […]