Hannah Michelle Altergott

Dr. Altergott is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Prelicensure/ABSN Program Coordinator in the School of Nursing. She teaches in the BSN, RN-BSN, and MSN programs. Prior to joining the SON faculty at UNCW, Dr. Altergott served as the Nursing Department Chair at Sandhills Community College. Her clinical experience includes inpatient adult and pediatric psychiatric care, adult med/surg, outpatient, school health, and clinical education. She is passionate about nurse and nursing student well-being, and engages in scholarship in nursing education and in the community. Originally from Box Elder, South Dakota, Dr. Altergott is proud to be part of the extraordinary faculty at UNCW SON!

Education

DNP in Nursing Executive Leadership, UNCW
MSN in Nursing Education, South Dakota State University
BSN, South Dakota State University

Specialization in Teaching

Certified Nurse Educator, NLN

Research Interests

Nursing student well-being, recruitment and retention of students from underrepresented populations in nursing, community health, school nursing, best practices in nursing education, and simulation.

Professional Service

Member of the SON Curriculum Committee AY 24-25, 25-26

Community Engagement

Community Engaged Scholars Academy 2025

Honors & Awards

UNC Chapel Hill BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program Class of 2024