Legacy of Leadership Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/legacy-of-leadership Join the UAB School of Nursing as it celebrates its 70th anniversary in the year 2020. Throughout the year, we will interview alumni, faculty and more about their nursing journeys and the School's history. © 2025 University of Alabama at Birmingham 1916e95b-99b9-5e91-9981-cffebd0c5f67 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:36:54 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:19:16 -0600 https://img.transistor.fm/DyxCM7DMtoxyG7bd0DCNtWflbnXI8RqFh_L2XXcoOKY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExMjU4LzE1OTE5/NzQxMTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Legacy of Leadership episodic University of Alabama at Birmingham Join the UAB School of Nursing as it celebrates its 70th anniversary in the year 2020. Throughout the year, we will interview alumni, faculty and more about their nursing journeys and the School's history. Join the UAB School of Nursing as it celebrates its 70th anniversary in the year 2020. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife Erica Techo No No UAB School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper 17 17 UAB School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper full 30fed659-bb2a-47e2-a9a9-25d3156918d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a216aff Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:48:18 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1569 UAB School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper discusses the challenges and changes brought about by 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode was recorded in June 2021. UAB School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper discusses the challenges and changes brought about by 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode was recorded in June 2021. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Crystal Chapman Lambert 16 16 Dr. Crystal Chapman Lambert full b0de6068-82f3-425c-b3d0-f667acb035fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/b30a20fd Fri, 18 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1265 Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, CRNP, NP-C, FNP-BC, ACRN, joins the podcast to discuss her path to nursing and research. Her research activities focus on improving health outcomes for minority population, more specifically women living with HIV (WLWH). Crystal Chapman Lambert, PhD, CRNP, NP-C, FNP-BC, ACRN, joins the podcast to discuss her path to nursing and research. Her research activities focus on improving health outcomes for minority population, more specifically women living with HIV (WLWH). UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Bryan Combs (MSN 2010, PhD 2019) 15 15 Dr. Bryan Combs (MSN 2010, PhD 2019) full 335424e5-678d-4f4c-9d60-767845bc4649 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec96330e Bryan Combs, PhD(c), MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, CNL, ATC, is a UAB School of Nursing Instructor and Director of the Nurse Practitioner Pathway.. He has extensive experience in orthopedics as a certified athletic trainer and a registered nurse, and Combs’ doctoral work concentrates on occupational health and orthopedics. 

]]> Bryan Combs, PhD(c), MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, CNL, ATC, is a UAB School of Nursing Instructor and Director of the Nurse Practitioner Pathway.. He has extensive experience in orthopedics as a certified athletic trainer and a registered nurse, and Combs’ doctoral work concentrates on occupational health and orthopedics. 

]]> Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1132 UAB School of Nursing faculty member and three-time alumnus Bryan Combs joins us on episode 15 of the podcast. UAB School of Nursing faculty member and three-time alumnus Bryan Combs joins us on episode 15 of the podcast. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Pam Fordham (MSN 1976, PhD 1989) 14 14 Dr. Pam Fordham (MSN 1976, PhD 1989) full ef858724-82dc-4d9e-834e-88a5a592eedc https://share.transistor.fm/s/9780cb19 Fri, 21 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1381 Two-time UAB School of Nursing alumna and former faculty member Dr. Pam Fordham discusses her journey to nursing and her innovative work in palliative care at the UAB School of Nursing. Two-time UAB School of Nursing alumna and former faculty member Dr. Pam Fordham discusses her journey to nursing and her innovative work in palliative care at the UAB School of Nursing. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Tedra Smith (DNP 2011, MSN 2004) 13 13 Dr. Tedra Smith (DNP 2011, MSN 2004) full 52e35e2d-7f95-4bc1-8d66-4c1291c54709 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5f861ed Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1114 We sit down with UAB School of Nursing Assistant Professor and two-time alumna Tedra Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE. We sit down with UAB School of Nursing Assistant Professor and two-time alumna Tedra Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No BSN student D'Angelo Williams 12 12 BSN student D'Angelo Williams full af7e68eb-543c-435a-b1d6-9475df74c1a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/340334a7 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:08:02 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 738 UAB School of Nursing BSN student D'Angelo Williams discusses his passion for nursing, future plans, and getting the most out of nursing school during a pandemic. UAB School of Nursing BSN student D'Angelo Williams discusses his passion for nursing, future plans, and getting the most out of nursing school during a pandemic. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No BSN Student Isabella Medina 11 11 BSN Student Isabella Medina full 530638fb-a12f-4c92-9f4c-0904b25567d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43c9e3a2 UAB School of Nursing BSN student Isabella Medina is a New York native who moved to Alabama for her undergraduate degree. While COVID-19 has presented some challenges, Medina has learned how to stay organized and become creative with study habits during remote learning. She also talks about her experience during UAB Medicine's COVID-19 surge staffing plan, which enabled UAB School of Nursing students to work as Patient Care Technicians and gain valuable clinical experience. 

]]> UAB School of Nursing BSN student Isabella Medina is a New York native who moved to Alabama for her undergraduate degree. While COVID-19 has presented some challenges, Medina has learned how to stay organized and become creative with study habits during remote learning. She also talks about her experience during UAB Medicine's COVID-19 surge staffing plan, which enabled UAB School of Nursing students to work as Patient Care Technicians and gain valuable clinical experience. 

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0600 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 862 We sit down with 5th semester UAB School of Nursing BSN student Isabella Medina to discuss nursing school, COVID-19 and working at UAB Hospital as part of the surge staffing plan. We sit down with 5th semester UAB School of Nursing BSN student Isabella Medina to discuss nursing school, COVID-19 and working at UAB Hospital as part of the surge staffing plan. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Rita Jablonski 10 10 Dr. Rita Jablonski full d268af4c-f94a-45fe-875f-0c7f8f7ae5e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8eef719a Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0600 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1334 On Episode 10, we talk to Professor of Nursing Rita Jablonski, PhD, CRNP, FGSA, FAAN, about her path to nursing as well as her internationally-renowned program of research. On Episode 10, we talk to Professor of Nursing Rita Jablonski, PhD, CRNP, FGSA, FAAN, about her path to nursing as well as her internationally-renowned program of research. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Patricia Thompson (MSN 1971) 9 9 Dr. Patricia Thompson (MSN 1971) full b9e4fc2a-f96f-404c-832b-7a59a41d93b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1f6c24a On Episode 9, MSN graduate Dr. Patricia Thompson discusses her path to nursing, her work with International Nursing Honors Society Sigma, and more.

]]> On Episode 9, MSN graduate Dr. Patricia Thompson discusses her path to nursing, her work with International Nursing Honors Society Sigma, and more.

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1580 On Episode 9, we talk with UABSON alumna and former Sigma Nursing CEO Patricia Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN. On Episode 9, we talk with UABSON alumna and former Sigma Nursing CEO Patricia Thompson, EdD, RN, FAAN. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Curry Bordelon (DNP 2016) 8 8 Dr. Curry Bordelon (DNP 2016) full c0f63306-16c6-457c-8c6b-43b6d7c6fa4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6ab1e56 On Episode 8, we talk with UAB School of Nursing DNP graduate and Assistant Professor of Nursing Curry Bordelon, DNP, MBA, CRNP, CNE, NNP-BC, CPNP-AC. Dr. Bordelon discusses how his work with a volunteer fire department led to a career in nursing, as well as his goals for the newly revitalized Birmingham Chapter of the American Association of Men in Nursing.

]]> On Episode 8, we talk with UAB School of Nursing DNP graduate and Assistant Professor of Nursing Curry Bordelon, DNP, MBA, CRNP, CNE, NNP-BC, CPNP-AC. Dr. Bordelon discusses how his work with a volunteer fire department led to a career in nursing, as well as his goals for the newly revitalized Birmingham Chapter of the American Association of Men in Nursing.

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1066 On Episode 8, we talk with UAB School of Nursing DNP graduate and Assistant Professor of Nursing Curry Bordelon, DNP, MBA, CRNP, CNE, NNP-BC, CPNP-AC. On Episode 8, we talk with UAB School of Nursing DNP graduate and Assistant Professor of Nursing Curry Bordelon, DNP, MBA, CRNP, CNE, NNP-BC, CPNP-AC. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Phyllis Horns (PhD 1980) 7 7 Dr. Phyllis Horns (PhD 1980) full 93335f47-7ad8-491d-8e21-31a8fcb7f760 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5ff84405 On the seventh episode of Legacy of Leadership, we sit down with 1980 PhD graduate Phyllis Horns, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN. Dr. Horns is the former Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences at East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, North Carolina, where she is currently on faculty. She was named the UAB School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award recipient in 2017.

]]> On the seventh episode of Legacy of Leadership, we sit down with 1980 PhD graduate Phyllis Horns, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN. Dr. Horns is the former Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences at East Carolina University (ECU) in Greenville, North Carolina, where she is currently on faculty. She was named the UAB School of Nursing Distinguished Alumni Award recipient in 2017.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1008 On Episode 7, we talk with UAB School of Nursing PhD graduate Dr. Phyllis Horns a faculty member at the Eastern Carolina University College of Nursing. On Episode 7, we talk with UAB School of Nursing PhD graduate Dr. Phyllis Horns a faculty member at the Eastern Carolina University College of Nursing. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Timiya Nolan (BSN 2008, MSN 2011, PhD 2016) 6 6 Dr. Timiya Nolan (BSN 2008, MSN 2011, PhD 2016) full f466ea08-9450-4164-b1f3-82c7b23eda78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4873478c On the sixth episode of Legacy of Leadership, we talk with three-time UAB School of Nursing graduate Timiya Nolan, PhD, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC. Dr. Nolan is an assistant professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing and a health disparities-focused nurse scientist developing interventions that promote self-management in the prevention and control of chronic conditions. 

]]> On the sixth episode of Legacy of Leadership, we talk with three-time UAB School of Nursing graduate Timiya Nolan, PhD, APRN-CNP, ANP-BC. Dr. Nolan is an assistant professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing and a health disparities-focused nurse scientist developing interventions that promote self-management in the prevention and control of chronic conditions. 

]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1062 On Episode 6, we talk with three-time UAB School of Nursing alumna Timiya Nolan. On Episode 6, we talk with three-time UAB School of Nursing alumna Timiya Nolan. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Marguerite Kinney Handlin (BSN 1961, MSN 1967) 5 5 Dr. Marguerite Kinney Handlin (BSN 1961, MSN 1967) full 61335143-6532-477f-8c73-6253abb782af https://share.transistor.fm/s/f059eaba On the fifth episode of Legacy of Leadership, we talk with UAB School of Nursing alumna and former faculty member Marguerite Kinney Handlin, DNSc, RN, FAAN. For more than 30 years, Dr. Kinney has been instrumental in establishing initiatives that showcase better patient outcomes through the demonstration of efficacy of health care when nursing and medicine work as colleagues. Her awards and honors are numerous and include the UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and induction into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame. 

]]> On the fifth episode of Legacy of Leadership, we talk with UAB School of Nursing alumna and former faculty member Marguerite Kinney Handlin, DNSc, RN, FAAN. For more than 30 years, Dr. Kinney has been instrumental in establishing initiatives that showcase better patient outcomes through the demonstration of efficacy of health care when nursing and medicine work as colleagues. Her awards and honors are numerous and include the UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and induction into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame. 

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1123 On Episode 5, we talk with two-time graduate and Professor Emeritus Marguerite Kinney Handlin. On Episode 5, we talk with two-time graduate and Professor Emeritus Marguerite Kinney Handlin. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. James Harris (MSN 1982, PhD 1989) 4 4 Dr. James Harris (MSN 1982, PhD 1989) full fa35cbeb-9aae-4e41-974a-cc5fb3c0f802 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb88e2bc On Episode 4 of Legacy of Leadership, we talk with Dr. James Harris, Professor of Community/Mental Health Nursing at the University of South Alabama (USA) College of Nursing and former Deputy Chief Nursing Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Nursing Services. He is a member of countless national task forces and work groups for advancing nursing. A Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, Dr. Harris has been recognized for his leadership by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Sigma Theta Tau International Epsilon Nu Chapter, the Alabama State Nurses Association and Who’s Who in American Nursing.

Editor's note: This episode was recorded in early 2020, ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic.

]]> On Episode 4 of Legacy of Leadership, we talk with Dr. James Harris, Professor of Community/Mental Health Nursing at the University of South Alabama (USA) College of Nursing and former Deputy Chief Nursing Officer of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Nursing Services. He is a member of countless national task forces and work groups for advancing nursing. A Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, Dr. Harris has been recognized for his leadership by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Sigma Theta Tau International Epsilon Nu Chapter, the Alabama State Nurses Association and Who’s Who in American Nursing.

Editor's note: This episode was recorded in early 2020, ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic.

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 981 On Episode 4, we talk with UAB SON alumnus and University of South Alabama College of Nursing Professor of Community/Mental Health Nursing. On Episode 4, we talk with UAB SON alumnus and University of South Alabama College of Nursing Professor of Community/Mental Health Nursing. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. D'Ann Somerall (DNP 2011, MSN 1999, BSN 1995) 3 3 Dr. D'Ann Somerall (DNP 2011, MSN 1999, BSN 1995) full 80f0b684-e89d-4d54-a8fd-263c35336f3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/31be11e2 On Episode 3 of Legacy of Leadership, we talk to D’Ann Somerall, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, a five-time UAB graduate with three degrees from the UAB School of Nursing. Somerall spent her nursing career as a women’s health nurse practitioner and caring for underserved populations. From 2010-2017, Somerall worked at The UAB School of Nursing’s nurse-managed clinic at The Foundry, where she provided care to under- or uninsured residents of the Birmingham community.
Somerall currently serves as the President of the Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama and Region 8 Coordinator for Sigma, an international nursing organization.
Editor's note: This episode was recorded in early 2020, before the COVID-19 outbreak. Legislation discussed in this episode has been put on hold at the time of release due to the pandemic.

]]> On Episode 3 of Legacy of Leadership, we talk to D’Ann Somerall, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, a five-time UAB graduate with three degrees from the UAB School of Nursing. Somerall spent her nursing career as a women’s health nurse practitioner and caring for underserved populations. From 2010-2017, Somerall worked at The UAB School of Nursing’s nurse-managed clinic at The Foundry, where she provided care to under- or uninsured residents of the Birmingham community.
Somerall currently serves as the President of the Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama and Region 8 Coordinator for Sigma, an international nursing organization.
Editor's note: This episode was recorded in early 2020, before the COVID-19 outbreak. Legislation discussed in this episode has been put on hold at the time of release due to the pandemic.

]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1710 On Episode 3, we talk to three-time UAB School of Nursing graduate and former faculty member D’Ann Somerall, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC. On Episode 3, we talk to three-time UAB School of Nursing graduate and former faculty member D’Ann Somerall, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No Dr. Constance Smith Hendricks (BSN 1974, MSN 1981) 2 2 Dr. Constance Smith Hendricks (BSN 1974, MSN 1981) full 027d1900-3a6f-42a4-8514-715d968634c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06f2c213 On the second episode of Legacy of Leadership, we sit down with Constance Smith Hendricks, RN, FAAN, dean of Tuskegee University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health. Dr. Hendricks is a two-time graduate of the UAB School of Nursing, where she earned her BSN and MSN. She holds a PhD in clinical nursing research from Boston College, where she was the first African-American to complete its nursing program.

]]> On the second episode of Legacy of Leadership, we sit down with Constance Smith Hendricks, RN, FAAN, dean of Tuskegee University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health. Dr. Hendricks is a two-time graduate of the UAB School of Nursing, where she earned her BSN and MSN. She holds a PhD in clinical nursing research from Boston College, where she was the first African-American to complete its nursing program.

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1692 On Episode 2, we talk with Constance Smith Hendricks, RN, FAAN, dean of Tuskegee University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health. On Episode 2, we talk with Constance Smith Hendricks, RN, FAAN, dean of Tuskegee University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No UAB School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper 1 1 UAB School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper full a9cb2074-7000-4083-8246-9c1fcb051a17 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4976cae3 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 1084 On the first episode of Legacy of Leadership, we sit down with UAB School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper, the School's fourth dean. On the first episode of Legacy of Leadership, we sit down with UAB School of Nursing Dean Doreen C. Harper, the School's fourth dean. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No An introduction to Legacy of Leadership 1 1 An introduction to Legacy of Leadership full 66a380c8-54bd-43a7-8b03-3a27d3c01bd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bc0ea86 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0500 University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama at Birmingham 114 Learn more about Legacy of Leadership: A podcast celebrating 70 years of the UAB School of Nursing. Learn more about Legacy of Leadership: A podcast celebrating 70 years of the UAB School of Nursing. UAB, Nursing, Year of the Nurse and Midwife No