Christopher Peters

Christopher Peters is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) School of Nursing, where he has served as Clinical Placement Coordinator since 2015. His clinical expertise spans cardiology, dysrhythmia, and resuscitation, reflecting a career rooted in medical/surgical and critical care nursing. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UWM in 1997, a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Professional Education in 2019, and a PhD in Nursing in 2022.

Education

• B.Sc. in Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1997)
• Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Professional Education, UWM (2019)
• Ph.D. in Nursing, UWM (2022)

Research Interests

Dr. Peters focuses on academic nursing education and policy, particularly examining the impact of criminal records on admission and clinical placement processes. His current research analyzes nursing malpractice and licensure discipline through data from the National Practitioner Data Bank, integrating clinical practice with regulatory frameworks.

Scientific Awards & Roles

• DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators (2025)
• Scholar in Residence, National Council of State Boards of Nursing (2024)
• Vice-President, Eta Nu Chapter of Sigma (Honor Society of Nursing)