Christina Lavan is an Assistant Clinical Professor at King's College, where she teaches in both the 1-2-1 and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Hybrid programs. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Wilkes University, earned in 2010, and a Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed) from Mansfield University, completed in 2018.
Christina began her nursing career in geriatric care before transitioning into acute care settings, where she gained extensive experience in medical-surgical and telemetry units. Her clinical expertise centers on wound, ostomy, and continence care. In 2024, she earned her Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) credential through the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCN-CB). Christina is passionate about patient advocacy and uses her specialized knowledge in her work as a legal nurse consultant and wound care expert, particularly supporting patients who have experienced medical harm.
Since 2015, Christina has been dedicated to nursing education, beginning her teaching career as an adjunct instructor at various colleges across the county. Her educational philosophy emphasizes building student confidence and cultivating a positive, patient-centered mindset that enhances both student success and compassionate care delivery.
Outside of her professional roles, Christina is a proud mother of three and humorously describes herself as their full-time "Uber driver."
