Julie Duff, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, CNE

Clinical Assistant Professor

Dr. Julie Duff joined Loyola University Chicago in 2024 as a part-time instructor and transitioned to full-time faculty in 2026. She brings extensive experience in nursing education and a commitment to evidence-based teaching and learning. She earned her BSN from Georgetown University, MS from the University of Rochester in the Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner track, and DNP from Loyola University Chicago. As a proud Loyola alumna, Dr. Duff is passionate about Ignatian pedagogy and educating students to provide compassionate, whole-person care. She is a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) through the National League for Nursing and holds a credential through the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) demonstrating proficiency in evidence-based teaching practices.

Research Interests

Dr. Duff’s scholarship interests include student engagement and active learning, belonging and inclusion in nursing education, and the impact of breastfeeding on family and community health. Her practice interests focus on supporting families with newborns, breastfeeding education and support, and mentoring nursing students and colleagues who are new to nursing education.

Specialty Area

Care of the childbearing family, community and population health