Loretta Waycott

Loretta Waycott is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. She is based at the Saint John campus in Irving Hall 318. Her expertise spans Medical/Surgical Nursing, Community Nursing, and Interprofessional Education, with a focus on Professional Practice and Nursing Education.

Education:

• Master of Nursing, Athabasca University (2017)
• Diploma in University Teaching, University of New Brunswick Saint John (2016)
• Bachelor of Nursing, University of New Brunswick Saint John (2008)
• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Anthropology), St. Thomas University (1994)

Research & Teaching Interests: Loretta specializes in clinical practicum supervision, acute health challenges, and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. She teaches courses such as Nursing as a Profession, Communications in Healthcare, and Clinical Practicum: Nursing in Complex Situations.

Service & Certifications:

• NANB Nursing Education Advisory Committee Representative
• Tucker Park Collaborative Interprofessional Education Workgroup Representative
• Mental Health First Aid Certification (2016)
• Certification in Gastroenterology Nursing (2012)
• Leadership programs in Clinical Leadership and Critical Care Nursing

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interprofessional education initiatives through collaborative workgroups.