Robin E. Smith
February 2015
Office:
College of Nursing and Health Professions, HP2091
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712 resmith5@usi.edu
Phone: 812-228-5150
Current Position:
Instructor of Nursing, College of Nursing and Health Professions
Education:
MSN: University of Southern Indiana, May 1999
BSN: University of Maryland, May 1978
Areas of Specialization:
Mental Health Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Pediatric Nursing
Employment:
University of Southern Indiana, Instructor (Spring 2012-present)
St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville, IN, Staff Nurse, NICU (2012-2014)
Staff Nurse, Pediatrics/PICU (2001-2012)
Deaconess Cross Pointe, Evansville, IN,
HealthEssentials, Evansville, IN
University of Southern Indiana,
Advanced Practice Nurse (2000)
Family Nurse Practitioner (1999-2000)
Graduate Assistant (1997-1999)
St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville, IN, Staff Nurse, Pediatrics/PICU (1993-1995)
Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN Charge Nurse, Adol. Psych (1989-1993)
St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville, IN, Charge Nurse, Stress Center (1987-1989)
Acting Head Nurse, Stress Center (1987)
St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville, IN, Staff Nurse, NICU (1985-1987)
Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater, OK, Adult Mental Health, Newborn Nursery
(1980-1983)
US Army, Reynolds Army Hospital, Fort Sill, OK Pediatrics, Newborn Nursery (1987-
1980)
In-service Presentations:
Essentials of Psychosocial Assessment, presented to nursing staff at Evansville State
Hospital, June 2014.

Essentials of Physical Assessment, presented to nursing staff at Evansville State Hospital,
May, 2014
Use of Chest Tubes, presented to staff of Pediatrics/PICU, St. Mary’s Medical Center,
October 2007
Administration of Vancomycin and Aminoglycoside Antibiotics, presented to staff of
Pediatrics/PICU, St. Mary’s Medical Center, June 2007
Memberships:
American Nurses Association
Indiana State Nurses Association
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse:
Indiana
Maryland (inactive)
Oklahoma (inactive)
Advanced Practice Nurse:
Indiana (inactive)
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Service – University of Southern Indiana
Member, Curriculum Revision Committee
Advisor, University of Southern Indiana Association of Student Nurses
Member, CNHP Strategic Planning and Evaluation Committee
Member, University Honors Faculty Council
Advisor, Be The Match student organization
Service – Community
Boy Scouts of America, Assistant Scoutmaster (ages 12-18), Venture Crew Advisor (coed, ages 16-22). Primary Merit Badges taught include First Aid, Citizenship in the
Community, Nation and World.
Newburgh United Methodist Church (in conjunction with the American Red Cross) – member of the Emergency Shelter Team.

Teaching Experience (Spring 2012-Present)
Mental Health Nursing (Spring Semesters)
This course focuses on therapeutic interaction, emphasizing the communication process and the concept of professional caring. Patterns of human responses associated with mental health and mental illness are examined across the lifespan. Within this framework, human responses to mental health and illness are identified. Students practice the therapeutic use of self, and implement culturally sensitive mental health nursing interventions in multiple clinical settings while utilizing methods of evidencedbased practice.
Care of Women and Families (Fall Semesters)
This course explores reproduction, pregnancy, selected women’s health issues and newborn care through theoretical and clinical application. Individual family and cultural influences are explored as they relate to nursing care of the family unit. Specialized assessment techniques are integrated through clinical practice. Delegation and prioritization of nursing care are emphasized and integrated throughout the course.
Nursing Research and Evidenced Based Practice (Fall Semesters)
This course provides nursing students the knowledge and skills to translate current evidence into practice. Students learn the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research; the research process and how evidence is developed; protection of human subjects in the conduct of research, and application of evidence to clinical practice. Skill development to facilitate retrieval, appraisal, and synthesis of evidence will support student use of quality evidence to guide nursing practice. Development of writing and oral presentation skills will enable the student to collaborate with the interprofessional healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.