Kathy Plitnick

Dr. Kathy Plitnick is a full-time Professor in The Citadel's Swain Department of Nursing, part of the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics. She holds a PhD from the University of Florida, a Master’s in Nursing (Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist) from Northwestern State University, and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing and Nutrition/Dietetics. With over 30 years in cardiovascular critical care and emergency services, her teaching spans undergraduate and master’s programs since 1993, focusing on courses like Critical Care Nursing, Nursing Research, and Advanced Pathophysiology.

Education: Ph.D., University of Florida; MSN (Critical Care CNS), Northwestern State University; BSN, University of Central Oklahoma; BS in Nutrition & Dietetics, Oklahoma State University.

Research interests emphasize clinical nursing practice in critical care and emergency settings, nursing education innovation, and advancing medical/surgical nursing standards. No recent publications are listed here, but her long tenure reflects scholarly contributions to nursing pedagogy and clinical excellence.

No notable awards or grants are mentioned in the provided materials. She advises students across nursing programs and contributes to departmental leadership in Charleston, SC.