Sarah Sweatt

Sarah Sweatt is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and the Simulation and Skills Lab Coordinator at Catawba College's Nursing Department. With 10 years of nursing experience, she plays a key role in shaping the nursing curriculum and providing hands-on learning experiences for students.

Her educational background includes:

• D.N.P (Doctor of Nursing Practice) - In progress at Aspen University
• M.S.N-N.E. (Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education) from Western Governors University
• B.S.N. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) from Winston-Salem State University
• A.D.N. (Associate Degree in Nursing) from Stanly Community College
• B.S. from Catawba College (2004 alumna)

Professor Sweatt's research focuses on the intersection of nursing education, community health, and patient care improvement. Her current doctoral work examines the effects of Social Determinants of Health on individuals in the Rowan County community, with the goal of implementing evidence-based practices to address community needs and improve patient outcomes. She has identified the importance of nursing informatics in pre-licensure nursing curriculum and designed an informatics course to fulfill this professional requirement. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes interactive learning in both classroom and simulation lab settings, while expanding student learning to address real-world community and healthcare system needs.

With a professional background that includes caring for patients in cardiovascular intermediate care and diagnostic cardiology services, Professor Sweatt brings practical clinical experience to her academic role. She is dedicated to preparing nursing students to address the complex healthcare challenges of today's communities.