Jo Lynne W. Robins, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, AHN-C, CHTP
Assistant Professor
Contact Information VCU School of Nursing |
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Education
| 1999 | PhD | Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA |
| 1991 | MS | Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA |
| 1988 | BS | Virginia State University |
| 1982 | AAS | 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-present 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
Research Funding/External Funding
Robins, J. (Project Director). “Refining A Tai Chi Intervention for Women with Cardiometabolic Risk ”, 2011-2013; funded through Grant #P30 NR011403 (Pickler, PI), Center of Excellence for Biobehavioral Approaches to Symptom Management; National Institute of Nursing Research, NIH.
Investigator: “Exploring the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Novel Tai Chi Program as a Stress Management Strategy in Women”, 2009-2010, VCU Institute for Women’s Health.
Coinvestigator: “PNI-based Stress Management In Early Breast Cancer”, 2004-2009, National Cancer Institute (NCI), NIH, CA R01114718
Coinvestigator: “Alternative Stress Management Interventions in HIV Disease”, 2000-2005, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), NIH, AT 00331