PhD, RN
Clinical Assistant Professor
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Biography
Dr. Eduardo C. Chávez is a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing. He earned both his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing, with a concentration in Nursing Administration and Healthcare Systems Management, from UT Austin. He brings over 18 years of nursing experience to his academic role, primarily in pediatrics and emergency care.
Prior to joining the faculty in 2019, Dr. Chávez held leadership roles managing and supervising pediatric emergency departments in Austin, experiences that continue to inform his teaching and scholarly work. At UT Austin, he teaches didactic and clinical pediatric nursing courses and serves as Facilitator for the Child Health Nursing Practicum course. He also leads an annual pediatric palliative care seminar designed to prepare prelicensure nursing students to understand the principles of pediatric palliative care and the nurse’s role in supporting children and families facing serious illness.
His research focuses on clinical leadership among staff nurses in acute care settings. His scholarly interests extend to pediatric palliative care education, AI-assisted nursing documentation, and workflow optimization.
Dr. Chávez is a recipient of the Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Award and is committed to supporting and mentoring nursing students.
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