Caitlin Lofton

Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator

JWU Faculty Since 2023

Contact Info

Email: caitlin.lofton@jwu.edu
Phone: 980-598-1322
Campus: Charlotte

Caitlin Lofton, Ed.D., is an Associate Professor and Clinical Coordinator for the Nursing Program at Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte. Lofton has a B.S.N. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a M.S. degree in Nursing Education from Duke University. 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. Lofton's clinical background is in emergency medicine, where she has served in various roles from staff nurse to clinical supervisor. Lofton also holds her certification in Emergency Nursing and is a Certified Nurse Educator. Lofton lives in the Charlotte area and enjoys traveling in and out of the country. Lofton's love of travel and nursing has led her to participate and lead several medical mission trips to Peru. Lofton also enjoys baking, reading, hiking, and riding her e-bike.

Education

Ed.D., Bryan College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., Duke University
B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

“A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers.” Helen Keller

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)