Laura Magennis

Laura Magennis is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships at the School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She serves in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), holding roles such as Co-chair of the Honors Council (2024-2026) and Graduate Faculty member. Her work focuses on strengthening clinical partnerships, facilitating undergraduate clinical education, and leading scholarly projects as a committee chair or advisor.

Education:

• DNP (2019), University of North Carolina at Charlotte (focus: Interprofessional Education)
• MSN (1999), UNC Charlotte (specialization: Maternal-Child Clinical Nurse Specialist)
• BSN (1991), UNC Greensboro

Research interests span maternal-child nursing, clinical nurse specialization, nursing leadership, and health literacy education. She emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and academic-clinical partnerships. Professional service includes roles with Sigma Theta Tau International, NC MedAssist (Board Member since 2023), and the Metrolina Council of Nursing Organizations.

Awards highlight her contributions to nursing education and leadership, including the NC Great 100 Award (1999) and the 2022 Faculty Service Award. She actively contributes to nursing continuing professional development as a primary planner for the School of Nursing’s provider unit.