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Caroline Elizabeth Littleton is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the College of Nursing, Auburn University, joining in June 2025. As a Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNEcl) and Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), she specializes in lab, simulation, and experiential learning.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Samford University (2024)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) (2018)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), UAB (2014)
Dr. Littleton's research focuses on enhancing nursing education through clinical simulation, technology integration, and interprofessional collaboration. Her work emphasizes active learning, curriculum evaluation, and acute care training for pre-licensure students. Recent publications explore debriefing methods, clinical judgment frameworks, and remote engagement tools in nursing pedagogy.
Dr. Littleton's presentations highlight innovative strategies like virtual reality (VR) for clinical confidence, gamification in hybrid learning, and stop-action videos for remote education. These align with her commitment to technology-driven pedagogy and real-world simulation realism.
Dr. Littleton's certifications include CNEcl and CHSE, and she holds a Registered Nurse (RN) license. She has taught undergraduate nursing clinical skills, graduate nursing education courses, and delivered sessions at conferences like the Alabama League for Nursing and UAB Innovation Challenge.
As part of Auburn University's E.A.G.L.E.S. Center, she contributes to advancing nursing education through immersive simulations and curriculum innovation. Her work bridges academic theory with clinical practice, particularly in adult health and maternal-newborn care.
