Robin M. Lawson, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Professor Adult Health Nursing
Education
- DNP, University of South Alabama, 2007
- MSN, University of South Alabama (Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner), 1998
- BSN, University of South Alabama, 1993
Research Interests
- Reducing obesity and cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Rural and Underserved populations
- Advanced Nursing Education
Selected Research and Program Grants (Completed)
- Lawson, R. (PI). (2018-2020). BAMA-Care. US Department of Health and Human Services. Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Grant. $1,309,988.
- Lawson, R. (PI, Year 3). (2013-2016). Advancing Nursing Education: Interprofessional Collaboration Addressing Multiple Chronic Conditions in Rural Alabama. US Department of Health and Human Services. Advanced Nursing Education Grant. $997,173.
- Lawson, R. (PI). (2009-2012). BSN to DNP Accelerated FNP and AACNP with Emergency Specialization. US Department of Health and Human Services. Advanced Nursing Education Grant. $1,126,674.
- Hayden, S. & Lawson, R. (co-PI) (2009). Development and Testing of a Communication Coaching Program to Improve Communication. University of South Alabama Dean’s Research Grant. $2,000.
- Lawson, R. (PI). (2007). Healthy Choices for Life: A Therapeutic Lifestyle Plan. Zeta Gamma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. $1,500.
- Lawson, R. (PI). (2007). Healthy Choices for Life: A Therapeutic Lifestyle Plan. University of South Alabama College of Nursing Dean’s Research Grant. $2,000.
Selected Publications
- Ofili, M. N. & Lawson, R. M. (2021) The impact of food insecurity screenings and community food resource referrals for patients with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice,13(4) 32-45. https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol13/iss4/4/
- Imboden, A. & Lawson, R. (2021). Improving breast feeding duration through creation of a breastfeeding-friendly pediatric office. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. https://doi.org/10.1097/jxx.0000000000000521
- Prentice, T. C. & Lawson, R. (2020). The impact of an advance care planning intervention for patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure. Heart & Lung, 50(1), 101-105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2020.08.003
- Lawson, R. M. (2020). Sexually transmitted infections and human immunodeficiency virus. The Nursing Clinics of North America, 55(3), 445-456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2020.06.007
- Williams, K. A., Lawson, R. M., Perurena, O. H., & Coppin, J. D. (2019). Management of chronic migraine and occipital neuralgia in post 9/11 combat veterans. Military Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1093/milmed/usy405
- Lawson, R. M. (2018). Mesenteric ischemia. Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America, 30(1), 29-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnc.2017.10.003
Teaching
- Doctor of Nursing Practice Courses
- Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement in Healthcare Systems
- Healthcare Policy and Finance
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP Practicum I and II
Honors and Awards
- Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama, Leadership and Dedication to Advanced Practice Nursing Award
- Daily Nurse – The Pulse of Nursing, Nurse of the Week
- Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama, Outstanding State Nurse Practitioner Award
- AANP Nurse Practitioner State Award for Excellence in NP Clinical Practice
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Gamma Chapter, President’s Award for Excellence in Award Committee Chair
- University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, Faculty Teaching Award
- University of South Alabama, College of Nursing, Faculty Service Award
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Zeta Gamma Chapter, President’s Award for Outstanding Service as Secretary