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Jo Lynne W. Robins

Jo Lynne W. Robins, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, AHN-C, CHTP

Assistant Professor
P.O. Box 980567
Richmond, VA 23298-0567
Phone: (804) 828-0776
E-mail: jwrobins@vcu.edu

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi


Education

  • Ph.D. - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
  • M.S. - Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
  • B.S. - Virginia State University
  • A.A.S. - John Tyler Community College

Selected Publications

  • McCain, N.L., Gray, D.P., Elswick, R.K., Robins, J., Tuck, I., Walter, J.M., Rausch, S. M., & McKinney, J.L. (2008). A randomized clinical trial of alternative stress management interventions in persons with HIV disease. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 76, 431-441.
  • Robins, J.L., McCain, N.L., Gray, D.P., Elswick, R.K.., Walter, J.M., & McDade, E. (2006). Research on psychoneuroimmunology: tai chi as a stress management approach for individuals with HIV disease. Applied Nursing Research, 19, 2-9.
  • McCain, N.L., Gray, D.P., Walter, J.M., & Robins, J. (2005). Implementing a comprehensive approach to the study of health dynamics using the psychoneuroimmunology paradigm. Advances in Nursing Science, 28(4), 320-332.
  • McCain, N.L., Tuck, I., Robins, J., Elswick, R.K., & Walter, J.M. (2004). Alternative stress management intervention reduces distress and symptomatology and enhances quality of life in persons with HIV disease (Abstract). International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 11(Suppl.), 331.
  • McCain, N.L., Munjas, B.A., Munro, C.L., Elswick, R.K., Robins, J.W., Ferreira-Gonzales, A., Baliko, B., Kaplowitz, L.G., Fisher, E.J., Garrett, C.T., Brigle, K.E., Kendall, L.C., Lucas, V., & Cochran, K.L. (2003). Effects of stress management on PNI-based outcomes in persons with HIV disease. Research in Nursing & Health, 26, 102-117.
  • McCain, N.L., Gray, P., Tuck, I., Elswick, R.K., Munjas, B., & Robins, J. (2001). Alternative stress management approaches in HIV disease [Abstract]. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 15, 168-169.
  • Gray, D.P., Robins, J.W., & McCain, N.L. (2001). Viewing PNI from a ualitative perspective: Stress and coping in HIV disease [Abstract]. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 15,152-153.
  • McCain, N.L., Gray, P., Tuck, I., Elswick, R.K., Munjas, B., & Robins, J. (2001). Alternative stress management approaches in HIV disease [Abstract]. Brain, behavior, and Immunity, 15, 168-169.
  • Gray, D.P., Robins, J.W., & McCain, N.L. (2001). Viewing PNI from a qualitative perspective: Stress and coping in HIV disease [Abstract]. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 15, 152-153.
  • McCain, N.L., Munjas, B., Munro, C., Elswick, R.K., Kimball, P., Ferreira-Gonzalez, A., Kaplowitz, L., Fisher, E., Garrett, C., Brigle, K., Robins, J., Kendall, L., Lucas, V., & Cochran, K. (2000). PNI-based stress management interventions in HIV disease [Abstract]. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity,14, 115.
  • McCain, N.L., Munjas, B., Munro, C., Elswick, R.K., Kimball, P., Ferreira-Gonzalez, A., Kaplowitz, L., Fisher, E., Garrett, C., Brigle, K., Kendall, L., Lucas, V., & Robins, J. (1999). Cytokine patterns, neuroendocrine mediators, and psychosocial variables in HIV disease [Abstract]. NeuroImmunoModulation, 6, 236.
  • Robins, J. (1999). Synthesizing reductionism and holism: Integrative advanced health care practice. National Academies of Practice Forum, 1, 197-202.
  • Robins, J. (1999). The alchemy of homeopathy. National Academies of Practice Forum, 1, 107-113.
  • Robins, J. (1999). The science and art of aromatherapy. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 17 (1), 18-33.
  • McCain, N., Lyon, D., Higginson, R., Settle, J., Wheeler-Robins, J., & Fisher, E. (1998). Revision of the HIV Center Medical Staging Scale. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 9(5), 19-23.
  • McCain, N.L., Munjas, B.A., Munro, C.L., Kimball, P.M., Elswick, R.K., Ferreira-Gonzalez, A., Kaplowitz, L.G., Fisher, E.J., Garrett, C.T., Brigle, K.E., Wheeler, J.L., Kendall, L.C., & Cochran, K.L. (1998). Stress management for persons with HIV disease [Abstract]. NeuroImmunoModulation, 5, 33.
  • McCain, N., Lyon, D., Higginson, R., Settle, J., Wheeler-Robins, J., & Fisher, E. (1998). Revision of the HIV Center Medical Staging Scale. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 9 (5), 19-23.
  • 12.2 Books and/or chapters
  • Robins, J. & Fehan, L. (2004). Integrating wellness: Complementary therapies and women’s health, In E.Q. Youngkin & Davis, M.S. Women’s health: A primary care clinical guide, 3rd ed. Up Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall.

Memberships in Professional Organizations

  • 2007-2009 Institute for Functional Medicine
  • 1997-present American Holistic Nurses Association
  • 1997-2002 Society of Rogerian Scholars
  • 1997-2001 Member of the Institute of Noetic Sciences
  • 1996-2000 Southern Nurses Research Association
  • 1994-present Sigma Theta Tau International
  • 1992-present Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP)

Selected Invited Presentations

  • 2009 Lynchburg Academy of Medicine, Overview of Herbal Therapies for Medical Practice
  • 2009 Keynote, Virginia LPNA Conference, Holistic Nursing and Nurse Self-Care
  • 2009 ACNM State Meeting, Functional Medicine and Women’s Health
  • 2009 VCU Dental Faculty Practice Meeting, Perimenopause, Menopause, and Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
  • 2009 AANP Annual Conference Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Primary Care Practice
  • 2008 Heart Matters Conference VCU Health System, Poster Presentation, “Exploring the Trajectory of Cardiometabolic Risk In Women”
  • 2008 Odyssey Critical Care Conference, Overview of Complementary Alternative Therapies
  • 2008 VCU Advanced Practice Conference, Overview of Complementary Alternative Therapies
  • 2007 11th Annual Neuroscience Symposium, Holistic Approaches to Pain Management
  • 2007-2008 AANP Annual Conference, Complementary Therapies for Those experiencing Cancer
  • 2006 Keynote, Annual Reproductive Health & STD/HIV Update: Reclaiming the Feminine in Healthcare
  • 2006 Riverside School of Nursing: The Art and Science of Holistic Nursing
  • 2006 APTA Combined Sections Meeting: Activating the Feminine in Healthcare
  • 2005 AANP: Incorporating Complementary and Alternative Therapies into Practice
  • 2005-2008 AANP: Tai Chi and Yoga for Nurses
  • 2005 CT: Herbal Therapies in Women’s Healthcare: An Evidence-Based Approach
  • 2005 Virginia Geriatrics Society: Integrative Gerontology
  • 2005 The Woman’s Club: Embracing Ideal Health
  • 2003 AANP: Energetic and Vibrational Medicine
  • 2002 AANP: Psychoneuroimmunology: How Stress Affects the Immune System
  • 2003 Holistic Care for Individuals Living with HIV Disease
  • 2003 CT: Lesbian Health Care: What are the Issues 2002 AANP Overview of Energetic Therapies
  • 2002 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Annual Conference (AANP) Complementary Therapies and Cancer Care
  • 2002 CT, AWOHNN: Complementary Therapies and Women’s Health
  • 2000 Complementary Therapies and Pain Management Contraceptive Technology Annual Conference (CT)
  • 2000-present Stress Management (multiple state and local presentations)
  • 1999-present Complementary Therapies and Cancer Care (multiple state and local presentations)
  • 1998-2002 --The Art and Science of Therapeutic Botanicals (multiple state and local presentations)
  • 1997 Hudnall Ware Lectures--Complementary Therapies, HRT, and Menopause
  • 1997 VCNP annual conference--Complementary Therapies in Nurse Practitioner
    Practice
  • 1997 AWHONN annual conference--Alternatives in Health Care

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