Chappell, Katherine K

Clinical Professor

Dr. Chappell is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with clinical background in child maltreatment/forensics, pediatric intensive care, and camp nursing. Research and program development interest areas are child abuse intervention and recognition; pediatric development and impact on care; family support; children with special healthcare needs; inclusive resources for families; autism and protective factors; social determinants of health and experiential learning.

Biographical Profile

College
College of Nursing
Department
Professional Nursing Practice
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
child maltreatment, sexual abuse, violence, caregivers, experiential learning, simulation, social determinants of health, pediatrics, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, children with special healthcare needs, inclusive care
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Child Maltreatment, General Pediatrics, Experiential Learning, Social determinants of health, health equity

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
2013 - 05/2019 University of South Carolina Columbia, SC PhD in Nursing Science Nursing Science
08/2004 - 12/2006 University of South Carolina Columbia, SC MSN Pediatric Primary Care
08/1998 - 05/2003 University of South Carolina Columbia, SC BSN Nursing, Cum Laude

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
Present Membership Board Member South Carolina Professional Society on Abuse of Children (SCPSAC)
11/2019 Professional Activity Selected to present a Pacesetter on diversity and inclusion at the SREB conference held in Atlanta in November Southern Regional Education Board Council on Collegiate Education for Nursing (SREB)

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2014 Award Clinical Practice Teaching Award University of South Carolina
2013 Honor Invited Presenter 2013 LEAD Conference, Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.
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