Catharine Simpson

Catharine Simpson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of New Brunswick, currently on leave. She coordinates and teaches multiple courses including Health Assessment, Clinical Practicum, and Acute Health Challenges across laboratory, classroom, and clinical settings.

Education includes a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner stream) from Athabasca University (2015), a Bachelor of Nursing from UNB Saint John (2009), and specialized certifications in critical care nursing, simulation education, and university teaching.

• Areas of focus: Emergency nursing, pediatric populations, and clinical simulation training
• Professional service: Led Virtual Dementia Tour initiatives, contributed to policy development for nursing students, and participated in hiring/curriculum committees

Her work emphasizes bridging theory and practice through innovative clinical education strategies.