Nadia Robinson, PhD, RN, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Population Health Nursing Science
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1042 NURS
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845 S. Damen Ave., MC 802, Chicago, IL 60612
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About
Dr. Nadia Robinson is a dedicated Clinical Assistant Professor within the College of Nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago. With extensive experience in nursing and education, she is a committed educator and researcher with a passion for addressing healthcare disparities.
Dr. Robinson's educational journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from St. Xavier University in Chicago, a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Andrew Taylor Still University, and a Ph.D. from Rush University. Her doctoral research focused on cardiovascular disease risk perception, objective risk assessment, and a physical activity interventions for middle-aged African American women, resulting in the publication of two articles.
With 20 years of experience as a critical care nurse in various settings such as the ICU, PACU, home health, and case management, Dr. Robinson developed a keen interest in heart disease and its impact on African American women. Her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Nursing furthered her expertise, where she also earned a teaching certificate in nursing and created impactful learning opportunities for students.
Dr. Robinson has actively contributed to research initiatives, including a role in a Centers for Disease Control-funded Breastfeeding equity project aimed at implementing interventions in underserved communities. Her long-term career goal is to become an independent investigator, collaborating and securing grants to reduce heart disease risk in at-risk African American communities.
Beyond her academic work, Dr. Robinson is a dedicated community member, volunteering with the Health ministry at her local Church and organizing heart health initiatives in collaboration with other organizations.
Recognized for her organizational, communication, and leadership skills, Dr. Robinson is driven by a passion for teaching and nursing. Her mission is to share her knowledge and experience to shape the future of healthcare providers and scholars.
Selected Publications
Robinson, N., Miller, A., Wilbur, J., & Fogg, L. (2018). African American Women’s Perceived Risk for Cardiovascular Disease versus Framingham Risk. The Journal of National Black Nurses Association, 29(1), 1-5.
Robinson, N., Miller, A., Wilbur, J., & Fogg, L. (2018). Subjective Versus Objective Estimated Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Adherence to Physical Activity in African American Women. The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 33(2), 111-117. doi:10.1097/jcn.0000000000000437
Devon, H. A., Vuckovic, K., Burke, L. A., Mirzaei, S., Breen, K., Robinson, N., & Zegre-Hemsey, J. (2018). What’s the Risk? Older Women Report Fewer Symptoms for Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome than Younger Women. BioResearch Open Access, 7(1), 131-138. doi:10.1089/biores.2018.0020
Schroeder, E., Hilgenkamp, T., Lefferts, W., Robinson, N., Baynard, T. and Fernhall, B. (2019). Influence of fitness on vascular function across the arterial tree during acute inflammation in young adults.
Mulubrhan F. Mogos, Lenette M. Jones, Nadia S. Robinson, Antonette O. Whitehead, Ronald Piscotty, and Gelila K. Goba. Prevalence, Correlates, and Outcomes of Co-Occuring Depression and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy. Journal of Women’s Health 2019 28:11, 1460-1467
Service to Community
2016 - Current Progressive Baptist Church
2020 - 2021 CIMPAR covid-19 vaccines
2020-2021 Operation Push
2016 - 2018 Pink Goes Red, Heart Disease Awareness
2012 - 2014 Chicago Global Health Alliance
Professional Leadership
RIG Co-Chair (past), Midwest Nursing Research Society
Notable Honors
2015, Deans Award, Rush University
2013, Virginia M Wagner Educational Award, Soroptimist International Midwestern Region
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
Rush University, Chicago, IL 2015
Dissertation: Relationships among perceived cardiovascular risk (CVD), objective CVD risk, and participation in a physical activity intervention among middle-aged African American women.
Teaching/Learning in Nursing and Health Sciences Certification
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 2019
Masters of Public Health
Andrew Taylor Still University, Kirksville, MS 2007
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
St. Xavier University Chicago, IL 2002
Licensures and Certifications
Licensures
2002 - Current State of Illinois Licensed Professional Registered Nurse
2002 - Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
2002 - Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2002 - 2022 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Professional Memberships
Midwest Nursing Research Society
Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association
American Heart Association, Council for Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing
Black Nurses Association, Chicago Chapter
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International
St. Xavier University Alumni Association
ATSU Alumni Association
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Selected Presentations
Robinson, N., Miller, A.M., Fogg, L. Correspondence between African American Women’s Perceptions of Cardiovascular Disease Risk and their Framingham Risk Scores. Poster presented at the 2015 Rush Research Forum, Chicago, IL.
Robinson, N., Odoms-Young, A., Kayr, R., Jankowski, C., Ongengco, N, Miller, A, (2021). Building capacity to increase breastfeeding support in communities of color: Lessons learned from the Cook County collaborative for breastfeeding excellence. Poster presented at the 2021 annual APHA conference, virtually.
Robinson, N., Miller, A.M., Wilbur, J., Fogg, L. (April 2017). Subjective Versus Objective Estimated Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Adherence to Physical Activity in African American Women", Denver, CO. (2nd Place)
Robinson, N., Miller, A.M., Wilbur, J., Fogg, L., Coke, L., and Odoms-Young, A (March 2016). Perceived Cardiovascular Risk, Objective CVD Risk, and Participation in a Physical Activity Intervention among Middle-Aged African American Women, Chicago, IL.
Robinson, N., Miller, A.M., Fogg, L. (March 2015). Correspondence between African American Women’s Perceptions of Cardiovascular Disease Risk and their Framingham Risk Scores. Poster presented at the 2015 Midwest Nursing Research Society Annual Research Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Robinson, N., Miller, A.M., Fogg, L. (April 2015). Correspondence between African American Women’s Perceptions of Cardiovascular Disease Risk and their Framingham Risk Scores. Poster presented at the 2015 Golden Lamp Society Annual Luncheon, Chicago, IL.