Professor Dr. Laurie Charles

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Laurie Charles is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University College of Nursing, focusing on forensic nursing and trauma-informed care. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of St. Thomas - Houston, which she is expected to complete in 2025, along with a Master of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University. Charles is certified in various specialties, including Advanced Forensic Nursing and healthcare simulation education. Her research interests include child abuse and neglect, sexual assault, human trafficking, and interpersonal violence, with a strong commitment to evidence collection and teaching resiliency in nursing practice. As a distinguished fellow in forensic nursing, she has received multiple awards, including the Daisy Award nominee for extraordinary nurses and the Distinguished Fellow title from the Academy of Forensic Nursing. Her involvement extends beyond academia, as she serves on various committees and organizations dedicated to advancing nursing practice and education.

Research Interests

Child Abuse Neglect Sexual Assault Human Trafficking Interpersonal Violence Trauma-Informed Care Evidence Collection

Awards

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Distinguished Fellow

2022-01-01
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Extraordinary Nurses

2020-01-01
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Community Partner Year Award

2017-01-01
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Scientific Assembly Grant

2011-01-01
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Excellence Award

2011-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80

Prerequisites

Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred

Application Checklist

  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application

Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.