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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.

10/26/2026

The University of South Alabama College of Nursing has received a four-year, $2.15 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to support nursing workforce development through the new EMPOWERED Program.

Led by Dr. Jo Ann Otts, EMPOWERED will expand recruitment, retention, graduation and career opportunities for nursing students from disadvantaged backgrounds while strengthening academic, social and financial support.

“The EMPOWERED Program will help build a strong, well-prepared nursing workforce to meet the healthcare needs of South Alabama and the Gulf Coast region,” Otts said.

Read more about the grant and the team behind EMPOWERED: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/aroundsouth/102626empoweredgrant.html

10/23/2026

Sharing some great new research from Dr. Ashleigh Bowman at the University of South Alabama College of Nursing!

Her co-authored study, published in Applied Nursing Research, explores what supports retention among advanced practice providers in pediatric hospitals, finding that more favorable work environments directly correlate with higher job satisfaction, lower burnout, and reduced intent to leave.

The full article is available with free access through December 4th:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0897189726001187?dgcid=coauthor

10/22/2026

College of Nursing Honors student Kyrie Culbertson presented her research at the University of South Alabama’s 28th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Her project, “Women’s Perceptions of Respect and Trust in Maternity Care Providers,” examines how women experience respect, trust and communication in maternity care and how those experiences may shape their relationships with healthcare providers.

Kyrie is a Nursing major and completed the project with faculty mentor Dr. Joyce Pittman from the Department of Community/Mental Health Nursing.

Congratulations to Kyrie on representing the College of Nursing and sharing her work with the South Alabama research community!

10/20/2026

“Show me the evidence!”

That’s a phrase Dr. Jo Ann Otts is known for among her students, and it also reflects the way she approaches teaching in the University of South Alabama College of Nursing.

Dr. Otts, associate professor of Adult Health Nursing, is featured by South Alabama’s Innovation in Learning Center for her work helping graduate nursing students strengthen their critical thinking and digital literacy, including an assignment that asks students to compare generative AI with traditional literature search tools and evaluate the strengths and limitations of each.

Her goal is to help students become thoughtful users of emerging technology while remembering that technology cannot replace professional nursing judgment.

Read the full faculty spotlight: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/ilc/facultyspotlight_otts.html

10/16/2026

University of South Alabama College of Nursing students recently put their skills into practice while supporting the Employee Flu Shot Clinic at the USA Faculty Club.

Under the supervision of Adult Health Nursing instructor Ms. Adams, the clinical group helped provide flu vaccinations while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a real-world setting.

We’re grateful to Student Health for partnering with the College of Nursing to provide experiential learning opportunities like this for our students, and we appreciate Ms. Adams for guiding them through the experience.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the clinic a success!

10/13/2026

Balancing graduate school, a nursing leadership role and family life takes commitment. For South Alabama DNP student Catelin Sayen, support from her program and a recent Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania Scholarship are helping make that possible.

Now in her second year of South’s BSN-to-DNP Executive Nursing Leadership program, Sayen is building on her professional experience while continuing to grow as a nurse leader.

“From the moment I was admitted, I felt incredibly supported,” she said.

Read Catelin’s story: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/aroundsouth/101326catelinsayen.html

Considering the next step in your nursing career? Applications for Spring 2027 are open through Nov. 1.

Learn more: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/con/

10/08/2026

Proud to see College of Nursing graduate Darrian Rester featured in South Alabama’s Where Bold Begins campaign.

As a critical care nurse at USA Health Providence Hospital, Darrian is helping care for some of the region’s sickest patients through the area’s only ECMO program.

10/07/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Homecoming King Kingsley Aliozor, a nursing major from Mobile! 👑
Kingsley was crowned alongside Homecoming Queen Aeriel Frazier during South Alabama’s Homecoming celebration.
We’re proud to see a College of Nursing student representing South in such a special way.
Read more about the 2026 Homecoming Court: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/100726homecoming.html

09/24/2026

Last night, the College of Nursing celebrated an exciting milestone for the Summer 2026 cohort at its White Coat Ceremony.

These students began their nursing journey this summer and have now completed their first semester. The White Coat Ceremony marks the next step as they prepare to begin clinical rotations and continue building the knowledge, skills and confidence they’ll carry into patient care.

Congratulations to our Summer 2026 cohort on reaching this milestone. We’re excited to see what comes next.

09/17/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Christina Baughn, assistant professor in Adult Health Nursing, on being selected as a 2026-2027 LevelUP Fellow.

The year-long program focuses on student learning, career readiness and preparation for what comes next. Dr. Baughn’s teaching and scholarly interests in clinical judgment, healthcare technology and emerging tools in nursing education make the fellowship a natural extension of her work with students.

Read more about her selection and what it means for the College of Nursing: https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/publicrelations/pressreleases/aroundsouth/91526nursinglevelup.html

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