Faculty & Staff

Campuses: Jackson | Germantown | Hendersonville

Jackson Campus - FAX 731-661-5504

Renee H. Anderson

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., University of Memphis
Office: WH 233, Box 1801, 731-661-5905 (voice)
E-mail: randerson@uu.edu

Brandy Brown

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., University of South Alabama
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Office: WH 2xx, Box 1801, 731-661-6558 (voice)
E-mail: bbrown@uu.edu

Sandra Brown

Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., University of Tennessee College of Nursing, Memphis
M.Ed., University of Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences
Office: WH 248, Box 1801, 731-661-5315 (voice)
E-mail: sbrown@uu.edu

Carrie Cantrell

Nursing Admissions Assistant, School of Nursing
Office: WH 253, 731-661-6563 (voice), 731-661-5504 (fax)
E-mail: ccantrell@uu.edu

Elsie A. Cressman

Coordinator of Nurse Anesthesia Track, School of Nursing
Office: WH 235, Box 1801, 731-661-5124 (voice)
E-mail: ecressma@uu.edu

Rita C. Croom

Director of Admissions, School of Nursing
Director of Business Development and Marketing, Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice
Education: B.S.O.L., Union University
M.B.A., Union University
Additional Study, Vanderbilt University
Office: WH 266/PH 3xx, Box 1801, 731-661-6545 (voice), 731-661-5504 (fax)
E-mail: rcroom@uu.edu

Darel Davis

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
Office: WH 238, 731-661-5348 (voice)
E-mail: ddavis@uu.edu

Sharon J. Evans

Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., Oral Roberts University
M.S.N., St. Louis University
Ph.D, St. Louis University
Office: WH 254, Box 1801, 731-661-5949 (voice), 731-661-5504 (fax)
E-mail: sjevans@uu.edu

Sherrita C. Fitzhugh

Instructor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
Office: WH 245, Box 1801, 731-661-5539 (voice)
E-mail: sfitzhug@uu.edu

Brian Foster

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.D.N., Excelsior College
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Union University
Office: WH 234, 731-661-5916 (voice)
E-mail: bfoster@uu.edu

Sheilla Foster

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.S.N., Union University
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.N., Union University
Office: WH 259, Box 1801, 731-661-5988 (voice), 731-541-4196 (fax)
E-mail: sfoster@uu.edu

Jeff Hampton

Instructor (part-time), Nursing
E-mail: jhampton@uu.edu

Kelly Harden

Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Track and Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, School of Nursing
Education: A.D.N., Mississippi County Community College
B.S.N., Regents University
M.S.N., University of Missouri
DNSc., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Office: WH 223, Box 1801, 731-661-5946 (voice)
E-mail: kharden@uu.edu

Charlotte Harris

Administrative Assistant, School of Nursing
Office: WH 220, Box 1801, 731-661-5029 (voice)
E-mail: cpharris@uu.edu

Mandy Hutcherson

Nursing Admissions Assistant, School of Nursing
Office: WH 2xx, Box 1801, 731-661-5156 (voice)
E-mail: mhutcherson@uu.edu

Paula Karnes

Coordinator, Undergraduate Nursing Program, School of Nursing
Office: WH 241, Box 1801, 731-661-5125 (voice)
E-mail: pkarnes@uu.edu

Melissa Lefave

Assistant Professor of Nursing Anesthesia, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., Union University
M.S., Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Office: WH 233, Box 1801, 731-661-6519 (voice), 731-661-5504 (fax)
E-mail: mlefave@uu.edu

Donna Latham

Georgia Wilson Distinguished Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.A., Union University
B.S.N., Texas Christian University
M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Additional Masters Study, University of Memphis
Office: WH 240, Box 1801, 731-661-5238 (voice)
E-mail: dlatham@uu.edu

Rosemary McLaughlin

Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., Harding University
M.S.N., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Ph.D, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Office: WH 246, Box 1801, 731-661-5155 (voice), 731-661-5504 (fax)
E-mail: rmclaugh@uu.edu

Lisa Medlin

Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.A., Union University
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., Union University
Office: WH 242, Box 1801, 731-661-5154 (voice)
E-mail: lmedlin@uu.edu

Kathy M. O'Connor

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.S.N., Union University
B.S.N., Union University
M.B.A., Union University
M.S.N., University of Memphis
D.N.P. Candidate, Union University
Office: WH 258, Box 1801, 731-661-5452 (voice), 731-661-5504 (fax)
E-mail: koconnor@uu.edu
Website: http://www.uu.edu/academics/son/faculty/koconnor/

Zoila Sanchez

Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.A., Florida International University
B.S.N., Florida International University
M.S.N., Union University
Ph.D, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Office: WH 243, Box 1801, 731-661-5929 (voice)
E-mail: zsanchez@uu.edu

Carla Sanderson

Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Provost, Office of Strategic Initiatives and the Provost
Education: Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences
Ph.D, University of Florida
Office: PAC F-6, Box 1815, 731-661-5203; 5355 (voice)
E-mail: csanders@uu.edu

Timothy L. Smith

Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Dean of the School of Nursing, School of Nursing
Executive Director, Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice
Education: Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Diploma, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville
B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences
Ph.D, University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences
Additional Study, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Additional Study, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Additional Study, Union University
Office: WH 221/PH 361, Box 1801, 731-661-5029 (voice), 731-661-5504 (fax)
E-mail: tsmith@uu.edu

Jessica M. Suiter

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S., University of Missouri, Rolla
B.S.N., St. Louis University
M.S.N., Union University
Office: PH 360, Box 1801, 731-661-5907 (voice)
E-mail: jsuiter@uu.edu

Melissa Swinea

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S., Lipscomb University
B.S.N., University of Alabama
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Office: WH 2xx, Box 1801, 731-661-6559 (voice)
E-mail: mswinea@uu.edu

Carol K Nethery

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing, School of Nursing
Education: A.S.N., Union University
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
D.N.P., Union University
Office: WH 222, Box 1801, 731-661-5902 (voice), 731-661-5504 (fax)
E-mail: cnethery@uu.edu

Joy Thomason

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Director of Health Care Educational Development, Center for Excellence in Health Care Practice
Education: B.S.N., University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences
M.S.N., Union University
Office: PH 359, Box 1801, 731-661-5964 (voice)
E-mail: jthomaso@uu.edu

Sherrie Turner

Simulation Specialist, School of Nursing
Office: PH 358, Box 1801, 731-661-5152 (voice)
E-mail: sturner@uu.edu

Jill J. Webb

Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Assistant Director of Honors Community, Honors Community
Education: B.S.N., Murray State University
M.S.N., University of Evansville
Ph.D, University of Tennessee, Memphis
Additional Study, Paducah Community College
Office: PAC J-4, Box 1801, 731-661-6517 (voice), 731-661-5504 (fax)
E-mail: jwebb@uu.edu

Nelda Webb

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.S.N., Union University
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Office: WH 238, Box 1801, 731-661-5112 (voice)
E-mail: nwebb@uu.edu

Dana LeAnne Wilhite

Assistant Professor of Nursing and Interim Chair of Undergraduate Nursing, Jackson, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Office: WH 244, Box 1801, 731-661-6569 (voice)
E-mail: lwilhite@uu.edu

Wendy Googe Williams

Nursing Admissions Assistant, School of Nursing
Office: WH, 731-661-6542 (voice)
E-mail: wwilliams@uu.edu

Molly Gregory Wright

Chair, Nurse Anesthesia Track and Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.S.N., Union University
B.S., University of St. Francis
M.S., Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
M.S.N., Union University
D.N.P., Union University
Office: WH 236, Box 1801, 731-661-5347 (voice)
E-mail: mwright@uu.edu

April Yearwood

Assistant Professor of Nursing and Assistant Chair, MSN-Nurse Anesthesia Program, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Office: WH 237, Box 1801, 731-661-6557 (voice)
E-mail: ayearwood@uu.edu

Germantown Campus - FAX 901-759-5874

Laurie Bagwell

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.S.N., Indiana University - Kokomo
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
D.N.P., Chatham University
Office: UUG 214A
E-mail: lbagwell@uu.edu

Linda Billings

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.S.N., Shelby State Community College
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
Office: UUG 225, 901-312-1939 (voice)
E-mail: lbillings@uu.edu

Patsy Crihfield

Chair, MSN-Nurse Practitioner Track and Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.A., Stephens College
B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Additional Masters Study, University of Missouri, St. Louis
D.N.P., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Office: UUG 214D, Box 1801, 901-312-1907 (voice), 901-759-5874 (fax)
E-mail: pcrihfie@uu.edu

Connie K. Cupples

Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: Diploma, Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S., University of Memphis
M.S.N., Union University
Ph.D, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Office: UUG 214F, Box 1801, 901-312-1930 (voice), 901-759-1197 (fax)
E-mail: ccupples@uu.edu
Website: http://www.uu.edu/personal/ccupples/

Wendy Glass

Coordinator, BSN Program Germantown, Germantown Campus
Office: UUG 215, Box 1801, 901-312-1901 (voice)
E-mail: wglass@uu.edu

Brad Harrell

Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., University of Memphis
D.N.P., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Office: UUG 219B, 901-312-1951 (voice), 901-759-5874 (fax)
E-mail: bharrell@uu.edu

Mary Lee Jacobson

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., Union University
Office: UUG 219A, 901-312-1950 (voice)
E-mail: mjacobson@uu.edu

Patricia R. Keene

Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.S.N., University of Memphis
B.S.N., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
M.S.N., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
D.N.P., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Office: UUG 219C, Box 1801, 901-312-1934 (voice)
E-mail: pkeene@uu.edu

Cynthia Powers

Chair, MSN - Nurse Education/ Nurse Administration Tracks and Associate Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.D.N., University of Memphis
B.S., University of St. Francis
M.S.N., St. Josephs College (Maine)
D.N.P., Union University
Office: UUG 214G, Box UUG, 901-312-1955 (voice), 901-759-5874 (fax)
E-mail: cpowers@uu.edu

Donna S Sachse

Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Ph.D, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Office: UUG 214E, Box UUG, 901-312-1922 (voice), 901-759-1197 (fax)
E-mail: dsachse@uu.edu

Jo Anna Tacker

Coordinator of Graduate Programs, School of Nursing, Germantown Campus
Office: UUG 214B, Box UUG, 901-312-1949 (voice)
E-mail: jtacker@uu.edu

Lois W. Tate

Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Ed.D., University of Memphis
Office: UUG 214H, Box UUG, 901-312-1935 (voice)
E-mail: ltate@uu.edu

Denise Thornton-Orr

Chair, Undergraduate Program and Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., Mississippi University for Women
M.S.N., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
DNSc., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Office: UUG 214C, Box UUG, 901-312-1924 (voice)
E-mail: dthornton@uu.edu

Hendersonville Campus

Glynis D. Blackard

Assistant Professor of Nursing and Chair, Undergraduate Nursing, Hendersonville, Nursing
Education: Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
Office: UUH 207, 615-447-2531 (voice)
E-mail: gblackard@uu.edu

Allison Davis

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Union University
Office: UUH 211, 615-447-2534 (voice)
E-mail: adavis@uu.edu

Elisha Hill

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S., Western Kentucky University
B.S.N., Western Kentucky University
M.S.N., Union University
Office: UUH 216, 615-447-2536 (voice)
E-mail: ehill@uu.edu

Pamela Poghen

Lab Simulation Specialist, Nursing, Hendersonville Campus
Office: UUH 218, 615-447-2538 (voice)
E-mail: ppoghen@uu.edu

Jennifer Sanderfer

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: B.S.N., University of Texas
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Office: UUH 210, 615-447-2554 (voice)
E-mail: jsanderfer@uu.edu

Joyce Snyder

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing
Education: A.D.N., Tennessee State University
B.S.N., University of Alabama, Huntsville
M.S.N., Western Kentucky University
F.N.P., Western Kentucky University
Office: UUH 217, 615-447-2537 (voice)
E-mail: jsnyder@uu.edu

Shari Wherry

Associate Professor of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner, Nursing
Office: UUH 209, 615-447-2533 (voice)
E-mail: swherry@uu.edu

Cathy C. Wright

Coordinator, Undergraduate Nursing, Hendersonville Campus
Office: UUH 208, Box UUH, 615-447-2532 (voice)
E-mail: cwright@uu.edu