Hannah Michelle Altergott

Dr. Hannah Altergott is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Prelicensure/ABSN Program Coordinator in the School of Nursing. In this leadership role, she oversees key aspects of the program, including curriculum implementation, student orientation and progression, faculty onboarding and support, and daily program operations. Dr. Altergott teaches across multiple nursing programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)/ABSN, RN-to-BSN, and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs. Prior to joining the UNCW School of Nursing faculty in 2023, Dr. Altergott served as Nursing Department Chair at Sandhills Community College for two years, leading multiple programs and over 30 faculty. A registered nurse since 2012, her diverse clinical experience includes inpatient adult and pediatric psychiatric care, adult medical-surgical nursing, outpatient care, school health, and clinical education. Dr. Altergott continues to engage in community health initiatives and national and regional professional service. She is dedicated to advancing the well-being of nurses and nursing students, actively engaging in scholarship focused on nursing education, professional wellness, and school health.

Education

DNP in Nursing Executive Leadership, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
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, school nursing, best practices in nursing education and simulation.

Professional Service

UNCW SON:
Chair of the Prelicensure/ABSN Program Committee AY-26-27
Member of the SON Curriculum Committee AY 24-25, 25-26, 26-27
Member of the SON Simulation Committee AY 25-26, 26-27

UNCW:
Member of the Student Matters Committee AY 26-27
SON Faculty Senator AY 2026-2027

Regional:
Secretary of Sigma Theta Tau Nu Omega Chapter AY 26-27

National:
NLN CNEA Program Evaluator AY 25-26, 26-27

Community Engagement

Community Engaged Scholars Academy 2025-2026

Honors & Awards

UNC Chapel Hill BRIDGES Academic Leadership Program Class of 2024