Lateefah Collingwood

Lateefah Collingwood is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Arizona College of Nursing, leveraging over 30 years of experience in the field. Her career is fueled by a dual passion for nursing and education, progressing from a Nurse Practitioner and hospital education director to academia. She holds a PhD from the University of Phoenix.

Originally from the U. S. Virgin Islands, Lateefah was drawn to healthcare by a desire to help people, viewing herself as a natural nurturer. Her teaching philosophy is centered on experiential learning and creating engaging environments for students to have "Aha" moments. She emphasizes approaching healthcare from a place of empathy.

Her doctoral dissertation focused on the perspectives of nursing leaders regarding their responsibility for patient safety.