MEPN Coordinator, Clinical Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Amy Bigham received her BSN from the Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in 1994. She worked as a nurse in the Emergency Department at DCH Regional Medical Center for several years, then later served as the Education Coordinator. She received her MSN as […]
Assistant Professor Education 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 nursing career in the Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit, and it was here she developed her love for critical care, neurology, and trauma. Lauren also […]
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 Education 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 care assistant/unit secretary in the DCH Regional emergency room. She earned a BSN in 2015. Laura remained in the emergency room until 2017 then internally transferred […]
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 Education Biography Olivia (Ann) Couch is a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Alabama’s Capstone College of Nursing (CCN) and is a three-time graduate of The University of Alabama. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BS) in 2014 in the RN to BSN Program, and later a Master of […]
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) 348-2727 cgladwell@ua.edu (205) 348-5559 Education MSN, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Maryville University, 2021 BSN, University of Alabama, Biography Courtney Gladwell is a full-time clinical instructor at CCN. She is a proud Alabama alumnus who graduated with her BSN in 2016. She began her nursing career at DCH Regional Medical Center in the Neonatal ICU. […]
Instructor Education Biography Casey Bass is a full-time clinical instructor at the Capstone College of Nursing (CCN). She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Bevill State Community College in 2010 and her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Samford University in 2013. Her clinical experience includes roles […]
Instructor Education 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 Regional on the Cardiac Surgical ICU. She graduated in 2016 from The University of South Alabama with her MSN as a […]
PMHNP Coordinator, Clinical Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Kerri Outlaw brings over 28 years of diverse nursing experience, having worked across various healthcare settings including obstetrics, home health, hospice, outpatient surgery, and mental health. With more than 18 years dedicated to academia, Dr. Outlaw currently serves as a full-time Associate Professor and the Psychiatric Mental […]
Instructor Education Biography Anna Drury is a full-time clinical instructor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing at Bevill State Community College in 2009. She worked at Northport Medical Center at the Women’s Pavillion in the well-baby nursery. She then pursued her Master of Science degree in Nursing from […]
Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Janet Brown is an Assistant Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing. Dr. Brown earned her PhD in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2021 and her MSN in Nursing Education in 2013 from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. She completed her Associate Degree in Applied […]
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 […]
Associate Dean of Research, Professor Education Biography Dr. Robin Bartlett joined the Capstone College of Nursing in 2019. She previously taught for many years and served as Director of the Ph.D. in nursing program for four years at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Prior to that Dr. Bartlett’s clinical focus area was the […]
Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Shameka Cody is an Associate Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She is a board-certified Adult-Geriatric and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing in 2011 and her PhD in Nursing in 2017 from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She completed her undergraduate […]
Clinical Assistant Professor Education Biography Dr. Rebecca A. Martin, DNP, MSN (E), APRN, CRNP, FNP-BC is a dedicated nurse practitioner, educator, and leader with extensive experience in clinical practice, education, and healthcare innovation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of North Alabama, and Master of Science (MSN) in Nursing […]
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 settings, including […]
Professor & Dean of Global Initiatives and Community Partnerships, Director-CSURRC Education Biography Dr. Mercy Ngosa Mumba is an award-winning scientist and published author in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Her research is widely funded by various agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with over $35 million in grant funding. She is a Professor and Founding […]
Assistant Professor Education Biography Haley Townsend is an assistant professor at the Capstone College of Nursing. She earned her BSN in 2009 from The University of Alabama, and in 2011, she graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, with her MSN with a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration. She earned an EdD in Instructional Leadership from […]
Clinical Associate Professor Education Biography As an established Family Nurse Practitioner with specialty certifications in both Palliative Care and Oncology, I advocate for consumers to increase access to quality palliative care for serious illnesses. For over three decades, I have been a forerunner in supporting the integration of interdisciplinary models of care into clinical practice […]
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 […]
Professor & CCN Endowed Chair Education Biography Dr. Oliver began teaching at The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing in January 2002. She is a tenured Full Professor and a proud graduate of the Capstone College of Nursing. She has taught in both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. She earned a Masters of […]
Associate Professor Education Biography Dr. Montgomery earned her Ph.D. in Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and joined the faculty at the Capstone College of Nursing in 2009. She has taught in both the undergraduate and graduate programs and has served on EdD dissertation committees. Dr. Montgomery’s research focuses on addressing health disparities […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
