Susan Christopher

Susan Christopher serves as a full-time Lecturer in the College of Nursing at Charleston Southern University, leveraging over five years of clinical nursing experience to educate future healthcare professionals. She joined the university in 2023 after transitioning from bedside nursing to academia, bringing expertise in progressive and intermediate care.

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Trident Technical College
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Capella University (2022)

Her research focuses on optimizing nursing practice through shared governance frameworks, with emphasis on unit-level decision-making to enhance patient outcomes and interdisciplinary collaboration. Christopher integrates faith-based principles into nursing education, aiming to develop compassionate clinical leaders who prioritize both technical excellence and spiritual care in healthcare settings.

Her scholarly contributions include conference presentations on healthcare governance models, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice improvement within nursing systems. This work aligns with Magnet Recognition Program standards for nursing excellence.

As an active clinical educator, Christopher mentors students in foundational nursing competencies while advocating for faith-integrated professional development. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes real-world application of governance principles to cultivate leadership among emerging nurses.