Lorraine Carter

Dr. Lorraine Carter is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Nursing at Nipissing University, serving in a part-time capacity. Her academic role focuses on advancing nursing education through innovative pedagogical approaches, with particular emphasis on telehealth, online learning, and interprofessional collaboration. She has contributed extensively to research addressing clinical education challenges in rural settings, nurse competency development via technology-enabled programs, and culturally responsive healthcare delivery.

In her scholarly work, Dr. Carter explores critical areas such as faculty development models for web-based instruction, narrative analysis in healthcare, and assessment strategies for nursing education. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, including interprofessional learning through online platforms and scenarios-based testing for clinical preparedness. She has collaborated with diverse stakeholders including Aboriginal communities and healthcare institutions to improve educational outcomes and patient care quality.

Key contributions include studies on telehealth implementation, unsafe nursing student management, and stroke education programs. Her work frequently appears in journals like Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology and Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. Dr. Carter has also authored book chapters on e-learning innovations and university continuing education structures.

In addition to her research, she has led projects funded by Health Canada and contributed to national accreditation reports for nursing programs. Her professional activities emphasize bridging gaps in healthcare education through technology, interprofessional teamwork, and culturally safe practices.