Katie A. Chargualaf

Dr. Katie A. Chargualaf serves as the Dean of the School of Nursing at the University of South Carolina Aiken. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (2015), an MSN from the University of Phoenix (2008), a BSN from South Dakota State University (2003), and a nursing diploma from Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing (1999). Her career highlights include maintaining research programs focused on military nurses, veterans, nurse retention, and post-transplantation clinical outcomes. She teaches in the online RN to BSN program, emphasizing the importance of online learning skills and organizational discipline for students.

Dr. Chargualaf’s research interests revolve around improving nursing education, particularly veteran care competencies, leadership development in nursing, and strategies to enhance nurse retention. Her work bridges military and civilian healthcare contexts, addressing gaps in curricula and clinical practices. She advocates for evidence-based teaching methods, digital interventions for faculty development, and creating supportive environments for student veterans transitioning to nursing education.

Her recent publications (2024–2025) highlight advancements in leadership training, veteran care integration into nursing curricula, and the impact of professional generosity in healthcare settings. While no specific awards are listed, her contributions to nursing education and veteran healthcare are evident through her extensive research and administrative leadership.

In advising, Dr. Chargualaf focuses on supporting student veterans and RN-to-BSN learners, ensuring curricula meet contemporary clinical needs. She collaborates on initiatives like writing workshops for nursing faculty and programs enhancing veteran care competencies in education. Her leadership in the School of Nursing emphasizes adapting to challenges like the pandemic’s impact on nursing education and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare training.