Caitlin Lofton
Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator
澳门马会传真 Faculty Since 2023
Caitlin Lofton is an Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator for the nursing program at 澳门马会传真, Charlotte. She has a B.S.N. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a M.S. degree in nursing education from Duke University. Caitlin Lofton completed her educational journey at Bryan College of Health Sciences in Lincoln, NE, first obtaining a graduate certificate in simulation education and then earning her Education Doctorate with emphasis in nursing education. Her clinical background is in emergency medicine, where she has served in various roles from staff nurse to clinical supervisor. Caitlin also holds her certification in emergency nursing and is a Certified Nurse Educator.
Caitlin Lofton lives in the Charlotte area and enjoys traveling in and out of the country. Her love of travel and nursing has led her to participate and lead several medical mission trips to Peru. She also enjoys baking, reading, hiking, and riding her e-bike.
Education
- EdD, Bryan College of Health Sciences
- MSN, Duke University
- BSN, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Scholarly Interests
Grit in nursing
Service-learning
Retention in nursing
Innovative instructional strategies
Courses
- NURS 3010: Foundations of Nursing Practice
- NURS 4050: Care of the Adult I
Professional Affiliations
North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA)
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
National League for Nursing (NLN)
Sigma Theta Tau International Society of Nursing (STTI)
Publications
- Lofton, C.M. (2021). Addressing the need for self-care in nursing faculty. Tar Heel Nurse, Summer2021,14.
Dissertations And Theses Advised
- Lofton, C.M. (2022). Keeping Nurses in Nursing: Service-Learning as a means to enhance grit [Dissertation]. ProQuest.
Honors And Awards
- 2024 NCNA Outstanding Service Award