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School of Nursing
AUM Nurses are leaders in healthcare and our programs are focused on preparing the next generation of nurse leaders by providing a world-class education to students at all levels.
The AUM School of Nursing offers innovative bachelor’s, master’s, and a doctoral program that challenges students to excel, apply research while providing evidence-based practice, and grow personally and professionally.
The RN-BSN option and all graduate programs are taught completely in a distance accessible format where students can complete course requirements without traveling to the campus.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
About Our Location
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences prepares diverse healthcare professionals who are collaborative providers and leaders in the delivery of high quality, accessible, culturally-competent and compassionate care.
Faculty & Staff


Courtney Bagents-Cochran
Associate Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Jean Leuner
Dean | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Erin Andrews
Assistant Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Dawneese Bowen
Assistant Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Kalia Cook
Clinical Coordinator; Assistant Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Ashley D'Elia
Assistant Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Wendy DuBose
Assistant Clinical Professor; RN to BSN Program Coordinator | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Maranda Fain
Assistant Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Carie Firman-Campbell
Administrative Associate | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Josh Gosa
Advising and Recruiting Manager | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Christie Gray
Assistant Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Hayley Guthrie
Assistant Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Dena Hays
Associate Director for Nursing Student Recruitment, Admissions, and Progression

Dena Hays
Associate Director for Nursing Student Recruitment, Admissions, and Progression | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Kayla D. Metz
Assistant Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Krystal Niel
Assistant Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Michele W. Phillips
Coordinator, Assistant Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Richard Phillips
Senior Administrative Associate | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Lisa Smith
Assistant Clinical Professor/FNP Coordinator | College of Nursing and Health Sciences


Ashton Sumner
Associate Clinical Professor | College of Nursing and Health Sciences

