Distinguished Faculty

Recognized for commitment to student success

The HPNA Distinguished Nursing Researcher Award recognizes longevity and consistency in research

Nick Odom is the inaugural holder of the professorship named for the School’s fourth dean

Supporting career development of junior faculty in geriatrics

Recognized by Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Alabama for work with Fellow at School’s PATH Clinic

Faculty, staff and students volunteer, showcase the School

Honored with 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award

Funding totaling more than $11M studying how to create best possible health outcomes and care for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias and their caregivers

Will compare impact of nursing on military and civilian hospital patient experiences

Professor Allison Shorten recognized for excellence in learning in a team environment

Income, working conditions and health disparities contribute to disproportionate rates of infection, death in minority populations

Polancich to serve on Data Quality Technical Expert Panel

Wingo gives keynote speech at Undergraduate Research Fall Expo

Alumni, student also recognized as Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Faculty

Wheeler developing tailored educational information and activities to encourage healthy behaviors to promote healthy cognitive aging.

Shirey recognized for contribution to nursing research

State nurse practitioner organization recognizes outstanding alumni

Honored with 2018 Graduate Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award, she is known for exemplary intellectual leadership, and actively guiding her mentees research and training

Faculty contribute to Child Abuse Quick Reference field guide for health care providers

White impacting outcomes for ostomy patients with online post-operative visits
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