University Bulletin 2022-23

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College of Nursing Administrative Staff (251) 445-9400
Dean Heather Hall
Associate Dean for Research Faculty Development, and Evaluation Sharon Fruh
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Leigh Minchew
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs  Shanda Scott
Director of Clinical Affairs Emily Bentley
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Shanda Scott
Director of the DNP Program Casey Elkins
Director of Special Projects & Evaluation Rebecca Graves
Professors C. Dolan, S. Fruh, J. Gunn, H. Hall, J. Harris, M. Jacobs, R. Lawson, S. Rider, E. VandeWaa
Associate Professors K. Bydalek,  C. Elkins, R. Graves, K. Hamilton, L. Hammonds, T. Harlan, T. Huey, P. Johnson, S. Lawrence, C. Lewis, A. Marass, K. McCoy, T. McMullan, L. Minchew, C. Myers, M. Nadler, J. Pittman, B. Riley, D. Swanzy, K. Williams, S. Williams, T. Wright
Assistant Professors A. Adams, J. Anderson, M. Baker, C. Baughn, E. Bentley, M. Bolton, A. Bowman, S. Brand, H. Breazeale, T. Brown, C. Butler,  L. Byrd, A. A. Campbell, A. Calvert Campbell, K. Cheshire, D. Copeland, L. Dailey, A. Davis,  S. Davis, W. Davis,  N. Dixon,  J. Ferry, A. Gilligan, M. Guy, C. Haboush, S. Harlan, S. Harris, H. Horton, P. Huffman,  D. Hutto, C. Jackson, B. Johnson, P. Johnson,  L. Jones, K. Jordan,  M. Korn, B. Lang, A. Lewis, S. Lewis, J. Lollar, C. Lynch,  C. McCarter,  K. McMurtrey, T. Meyer, K. Miller, S. Montgomery, E. Moore, L. Moore, J. A. Otts, K. Pancione, T. Platt, W. Powell, D. Reed, S. Rudolf, S. Scott, T. Sikes-Doggett, K. Stauter, W. Stuart, T. Sturm, R. Thomas,  C. Thompson-Ferrell, M. Thread, A. Townsend, N. Turnham, C. Williamitis, B. Woodmansee, A. Younce
Research Assistant Professors Candice Selwyn
Senior Instructors J. Cockrell, M. Meyer
Instructors K. Cooper, L. Emley, A. Holley, S. James, R. Johnson, ,J. Ladnier,  B. Mosley, K. Norris, C. Pierce, K. Sherpe, C. Taylor,  B. Urquhart, S. Waweru, E. Woods
Department Chair, Adult Health Nursing Theresa Wright
Department Chair, Community/Mental Health Nursing Todd Harlan
Department Chair, Maternal/Child Health Nursing Tricia Huey
Director, Academic Advising Mary Phillips
Academic Advisors Jennifer Bouvier,  Kristen Dykes, Katelyn Foster, Leigh Holland, Camry McCants, Brenda Mosley,  Kristyn Seawell, Bailey Smith, Suzan Williams
Academic Records Specialists Lisa Brock, Vickie Perkins
Clinical Placement Advising and Assessment Coordinator Kimberly McLean-Mundy
Clinical Affiliation Coordinators Elizabeth Collier, Shari Lord, Yolanda Mack

College of Nursing website
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/con/

The College of Nursing is dedicated to the education of professional nurses who provide the highest quality health care to the communities they serve. The practice of nursing is both an art and a science; the focus of nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems.

The College of Nursing has two locations, one is on the USA main campus, and the other is on the USA Baldwin County campus in downtown Fairhope. The resources of the University, the USA Hospitals and clinics, and the numerous clinical agencies provide excellent opportunities for students to acquire the knowledge and skills essential for professional nursing.

Mission

The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide quality innovative educational programs to a diverse student body, to participate in research and scholarly activities, and to provide service to the University, the profession, and the public. The College accomplishes this by providing a caring, engaging environment for the empowerment of student learning potential, the professional development of faculty, and the promotion of the nursing profession.

Goals

  1. Cultivate a caring, innovative, and engaging environment to facilitate teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.
  2. Deliver innovative quality nursing programs that meet the needs of a diverse student body and other communities of interest.
  3. Promote the discovery, communication, and preservation of knowledge through scholarly activities and leadership.
  4. Provide service to the University, the profession, and the public.
  5. Develop community partnerships to promote nursing and the enhancement of the health care delivery system using interprofessional approaches.

Accreditation

The baccalaureate program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and the baccalaureate, master's program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and post-graduate APRN certificate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education:

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Student Responsibility

While the University of South Alabama will endeavor to provide timely and accurate advisement, it is the responsibility of the student to know and satisfy the degree requirements of the academic program, to be aware of the University calendar,
http://www.southalabama.edu/academiccalendar/index.html and to understand and comply with University academic policies and procedures.

Degrees Offered

The College of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

Certificates Offered

Post-Graduate Certificates are awarded to students completing planned programs of study in a nursing specialty area and subspecialty areas.

Faculty Listing

Nursing Faculty
Adams, Amy D. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Anderson, Jennifer A. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, Spring Hill College
DNP, University of South Alabama
Baker, Melanie R. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor AS, Delgado Community College
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Baughn, Christina L. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Samford University
Bentley, Emily S. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Bolton, Maryanne Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, Rutgers The St U Central Offic
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Bowman, Ashleigh A. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, Spring Hill College
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Brand, Sallie M. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
MBA, Samford University
MSN, Samford University
DNP, Samford University
Breazeale, Haidi S. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Samford University
Brown, Tracy L. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of Mobile
MSN, University of South Alabama
CERT, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Bydalek, Katherine A. Adult Health Nursing Associate Professor BS, University of Saint Francis
MSN, University of South Alabama
PHD, Touro College
Byrd, Lisa M. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, Mississippi College
MSN, Mississippi U For Women
PHD, University of Southern Miss
Campbell, Amy C. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BA, University of Mississippi
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Cheshire, Kristy L. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BA, University of Miami
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Cockrell, Jeanene Q. Community Mental Health Nsg Senior Instructor AS, University of Mobile
BSN, University of Saint Thomas
MSN, University of South Alabama
Cooper, Kim M. Adult Health Nursing Instructor BSN, William Carey College
MSN, William Carey College
Copeland, Donna J. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Dailey, Lisa A. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of Wisconsin-Gr By
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Davis, Amy E. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor AS, University of Mobile
BSN, University of Mobile
MSN, University of Mobile
DNP, Samford University
Davis, Sara L. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BS, Spring Hill College
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
PHD, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Davis, Wesley D. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing
DNP, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Dixon, Nerkissa C. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
EDD, Walden University
Dolan, Carolyn M. Community Mental Health Nsg Professor BSN, Auburn University
MSN, University of South Alabama
JD, Faulkner University
Elkins, John C. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor AAS-AT, Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
MED, North Central University
DNP, Samford University
Emley, Lisabeth N. Maternal Child Nursing Instructor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
CERT, University of South Alabama
Ferry, Joseph F. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of Tennessee-Knox
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Fruh, Sharon M. Community Mental Health Nsg Professor AS, Triton College
BA, Bethany Bible College
MS, Rush University
PHD, Universit of Illinois -Chicago
Gilligan, Marie A. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Graves, Rebecca J. Adult Health Nursing Associate Professor BS, University of Southern Miss
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
PHD, University of Tennessee-Knox
Gunn, Jennie A. Community Mental Health Nsg Professor BS, University of Southern Miss
MSN, Univ of Mississippi Med Center
PHD, Univ of Mississippi Med Center
Guy, Misty D. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
CERTG, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Haboush, Christine H. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor ND, Cuny Borough of Manhattan Comm
ND, Cuny Hunter College
ND, Portland Community College
BBA, American Univ in Beirut
MS, National University
BSN, Linfield College
MSN, Vanderbilt University
DNP, Oregon Health Sciences U
Hall, Heather R. Maternal Child Nursing Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
PHD, Univ of Tenn Hlth Sci Center
Hamilton, Karen M. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
PHD, University of South Alabama
Hammonds, Linda S. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor BSN, SUNY at Albany
MSN, East Carolina University
DNP, University of South Alabama
Harlan, Christopher T. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of TN-Memphis
Harlan, Shana M. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Harris, James L. Community Mental Health Nsg Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
DSN, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
MBA, University of New Orleans
Harris, Shannon K. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of Mobile
DNP, University of South Alabama
Holley, Amy G. Adult Health Nursing Instructor BSN, University of North Alabama
MSN, University of North Alabama
Horton, Heather V. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Huey, Tricia K. Maternal Child Nursing Associate Professor BS, University of South Alabama
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Huffman, Penni C. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BA, University of NC- Chapel Hill
AS, Rockingham Community College
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Hutto, Daphne T. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Jackson, Cynthia M. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Jacobs, Michael B. Adult Health Nursing Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNSC, Louisiana State U - Hlth Sci
James, Sherry R. Community Mental Health Nsg Instructor BSN, University of Mobile
MSN, University of Mobile
Johnson, Brian D. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BS, Emmanuel College
MA, CA Sch Of Professional Psych-S
PHD, CA Sch Of Professional Psych-S
MDIV, Church Divinity Sch of The Pac
MSN, University of South Alabama
Johnson, Pamela T. Adult Health Nursing Associate Professor BSN, Auburn University
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Johnson, Patricia A. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of Mobile
MSN, University of Mobile
DNP, Samford University
Johnson, Rosanna R. Adult Health Nursing Instructor BS, Spring Hill College
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Jones, Loretta Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of Mobile
MSN, University of Mobile
PHD, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Jordan, Kimberly D. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Samford University
Korn, Micki S. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, Mississippi U For Women
Ladnier, Lewis J. Maternal Child Nursing Instructor AA, Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Lang, Betty H. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, Univ of Mississippi Med Center
MSN, Univ of Mississippi Med Center
DNP, Univ of Tenn Hlth Sci Center
Lawrence, Sherry M. Adult Health Nursing Associate Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of Mobile
DNP, University of South Alabama
Lawson, Robin M. Adult Health Nursing Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Lewis, Angelia D. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor AS, College of Central Florida
BSN, University of Mobile
MSN, University of Mobile
DNP, University of Alabama
Lewis, Chrystal L. Adult Health Nursing Associate Professor BSN, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
MSN, University of Missouri-St Loui
PHD, University of Missouri-St Loui
Lollar, Jacqueline M. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor AA, Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
BSN, University of Mississippi
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Lynch, Colleen M. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BS, Francis Marion University
BS, Francis Marion University
MSN, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
DNP, University of South Alabama
Marass, Ashley D. Maternal Child Nursing Associate Professor BS, University of Alabama
BS, Georgia State University
MS, Georgia State University
DNP, Samford University
McCarter, Carey E. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BBA, Mississippi State University
BSN, Mississippi U For Women
MSN, Mississippi U For Women
DNP, University of TN-Memphis
McCoy, Kathleen T. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor BS, SUNY at Stony Brook
MS, State University of New York
DNSC, University of TN-Memphis
McMullan, Taralyn W. Maternal Child Nursing Associate Professor BSN, University of Texas Health Sc
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
McMurtrey, Kimberly L. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of Alabama
Meyer, Mary W. Adult Health Nursing Senior Instructor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Meyer, Thomas W. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BS, University of South Alabama
BSN, University of Southern Miss
MSN, University of South Alabama
Miller, Kristina S. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Samford University
Minchew, Leigh A. Maternal Child Nursing Associate Professor BS, Troy University-Dothan
BSN, Troy University-Main
MSN, Troy University-Main
DNP, Case Western Reserve U
Montgomery, Susan L. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, Univ of Mississippi Med Center
DNP, Samford University
Moore, Ellen P. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BA, Mississippi State University
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Moore, Lori P. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Mosley, Bailey D. Maternal Child Nursing Instructor ND, Coastal Alabama Comm College
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Myers, Charlene M. Adult Health Nursing Associate Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Nadler, Margaret M. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Norris, Kimberly C. Maternal Child Nursing Instructor BS, University of South Alabama
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Otts, Jo Ann Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BA, Graceland College
MSN, Loyola University-New Orleans
DNP, Loyola University-New Orleans
Pancione, Kirsten E. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor AS, Lord Fairfax Community College
BSN, Virginia Commonwealth U
MSN, Florida Atlantic U-Boca Raton
DNP, University of South Alabama
Pierce, Carol C. Maternal Child Nursing Instructor AS, East Central Community College
BBA, Mississippi State University
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Pittman, Joyce A. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor AS, Palm Beach State College
BS, University of South Florida
MSN, Indiana U-Purdue U-Indianapoli
PHD, Indiana U-Purdue U-Indianapoli
Platt, Terrie H. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of Texas Health Sc
DNP, Samford University
Powell Lewis, Shannon K. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor AS, Bishop State Community College
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
CERTG, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
CERTG, University of South Alabama
Powell, Warseal Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of Mobile
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Reed, Dedra M. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MED, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of Mobile
DNP, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Ridner, Stanley L. Adult Health Nursing Professor BSN, University of Kentucky
MSN, University of Kentucky
PHD, University of Kentucky
Riley, Bettina H. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor BSN, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
PHD, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Rudolf, Stephanie E. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Samford University
Russ, Chondra N. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BS, University of LA at Lafayette
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of Alabama
Scott, Shanda F. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
DNP, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Selwyn, Candice N. Community Mental Health Nsg Research Assistant Professor BA, University of South Alabama
MS, University of South Alabama
PHD, University of South Alabama
Sherpa, Kavita Adult Health Nursing Instructor ND, Bishop State Community College
ND, Cuny La Guardia Community Col
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of Mobile
CERT, University of South Alabama
Sikes-Doggett, Telina M. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Samford University
Stauter, Kelly J. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BS, University of South Alabama
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Stuart, Wilma P. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of Texas Health Sc
MA, Univ Of Texas At Tyler
PHD, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Sturm, Terry Ann M. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BS, Montana State U-Northern
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of Alabama
Swanzy, Debra M. Adult Health Nursing Associate Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Taylor, Courtney A. Adult Health Nursing Instructor BSN, University of Mobile
MSN, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Theard, Michelle B. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, Louisiana State U - Hlth Sci
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Thomas, Rebecca M. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of West Florida
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Thompson, Christina N. Maternal Child Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Samford University
Townsend, Amanda A. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, University of SC-Columbia
MS, Georgia State University
DNP, Case Western Reserve U
Turnham, Nancy M. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor BSN, Troy University-Main
MSN, Troy University-Main
DNP, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Urquhart, Brady B. Maternal Child Nursing Instructor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Vandewaa, Elizabeth Adult Health Nursing Professor BS, Hope College
PHD, Michigan State University
Waweru-Smith, Sylvia M. Adult Health Nursing Instructor BS, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
MS, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Williamitis, Christine A. Community Mental Health Nsg Assistant Professor AS, Kettering Col of Medical Arts
BS, Columbia Union College
MSN, University of Cincinnati
DNP, University of TN-Memphis
BA, Brandman University
PHD, University of Kentucky
Williams, Kimberly A. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNSC, University of TN-Memphis
Williams, Susan G. Community Mental Health Nsg Associate Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
PHD, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
Woodmansee, Brenda K. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor AS, Mississippi Gulf Coast CC
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Samford University
Woods, Elisha D. Community Mental Health Nsg Instructor ND, Coastal Alabama Comm College
ND, Hardin-Simmons University
ND, Hinds Comm Col-Raymond Campus
ND, Tulane University
BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
Wright, Theresa F. Adult Health Nursing Associate Professor BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Younce, Alice B. Adult Health Nursing Assistant Professor BSN, Troy University-Main
MSN, Univ of Alabama-Birmingham
DNP, University of South Alabama