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Laura M. Robbins-Frank, M.S.N.

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Assistant Professor
School of Nursing

Office Location: Stephens Hall, Room 201
Telephone: 630-844-5136
Fax: 630-844-7822
Email Address: lrobbins@aurora.edu

My passion and focus in nursing has always been children.  To that end I completed a Master's degree in Nursing in Pediatrics and Perinatology and worked for many years as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.  In addition I began my teaching career as an adjunct faculty at two other universities before joining the Aurora University family in 2005.  I consistently attempt to convey my passion for the Profession of Nursing to my students and am very excited to be able to share the history of Nursing as well as a comparative view of global health care systems with students traveling in the May term course global Health Systems in London, England.  In teaching I bring to class real life examples from my own practice as well as experiences the students have had in clinical to reinforce the didactic concepts the students are learning.

Education
N.N.P. - Rush University
M.S.N. - Loyola University
B.S.N. - Loyola University

Areas of Specialization
Pediatrics/Neonatal

Courses Taught
Principles of Nursing I
Principles of Nursing I Clinical and Lab
Nursing Care of the Family Didactic and Clinical
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

Highlights of Publications, Honors and Professional Contributions

American Health Care Institute -
Pediatric Post Surgical Care
Caring for the High Risk Neonate
Case Management of the Pediatric Asthma Patient
College of DuPage-
    Respiratory assessment and management of the newborn
    Pediatric Wheezes and Sneezes
    Neurological Disorders of the Pediatric Patient
Chicago Area Association of Neonatal Nurses Chapter Conference
Eyes and O's - Reducing the Rate of Retinopathy of Prematurity through Evidence Based Practice
Presentation of Eyes and O's Project at the Advocate Wide  Process Improvement Showcase at      the Rosemont Conference Center

Highlights of Campus Involvement
School of Nursing Program Assessment Committee - Chair
School of Nursing Faculty and Curriculum Committee
Lab Coordinator
Library Liaison

Other Interests
Volunteer as a School Nurse at a private school
Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion at church
Volunteer for the Ronald McDonald House near Children's Memorial
Love to read espionage novels
Love James Bond movies