Dr. Robin Brothers

Biography

Robin Brothers joined the OBU faculty in 2016 as an Assistant Professor of Nursing. She received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing in 2016. Prior to that she received her BSN in 2007 and MSN in 2009. In addition she received her AS RN in 1998 and her LPN in 1996. Her professional experience includes hospital nursing practice and undergraduate education. Her research interest include mental health, substance use disorder, cultural competence, role transitions, and the motivation and experiences of the International student. In 2011 Robin became a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) which is the mark of professionalism and expertise in the field of nursing education. Robin is committed to helping student nurses become caring, confident leaders in the profession of nursing.

Education

• Nursing PhD
• 2012- 2016 Oklahoma City University, OKC, OK
  • Dissertation: Reliability and Validity of the SHUNT Self-Survey for Nurses 
• Masters of Science in Nursing Education
• 2008-2009 University of Oklahoma OKC, OK
  • Capstone: Transitioning from Nursing Student to Nursing Practice
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing
• 2005-2007 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK 
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• 1996-1998 Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa, OK 
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• 1995-1996 Autry Technology Center Enid, OK

Publications

Deiner, E., Amann, C., Brothers, R., Hutchings, A., Knight, H., & Le, B. (2014). International Nurse’s Motivation and Experiences in Pursuing a Master’s Degree in the United States. The Honor Society of Nurses, Sigma Theta Tau International Biennium Conference, November 2015, Las Vegas, NV.

Memberships

• Institute for Oklahoma Nursing Education 2007- Present Oklahoma

• National League of Nursing 2007-Present Atlanta, GA

• Nurses Christian Fellowship 2010- Present Madison, WI