Robinson devotes much of her time to the School of Nursing’s advisory board where she has spoken with Quinnipiac students in the accelerated BSN program about her journey to her profession. 

Robinson encourages students to be true to themselves. 

“Be true to yourself, remember what you were taught in school and apply those concepts consistently,” she advises. 

Robinson has also held executive-level positions at United Healthcare in the business units that managed Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. She is an active member and past president of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) and has been selected to participate on its planning committee for the annual meeting for the last three years.

Despite many career successes, Robinson has overcome challenges. 

“The uncertain economy has been a challenge,” Robinson said. “Consultants and contractors are often the first to be let go by employers will hold off on projects that would have been performed by my company.”

Robinson attributes her diligence to her success. 

“I have suggested to companies they scale back some of the scopes of the projects they are contemplating,” Robinson said. “If the projects are canceled, I keep in contact with the person at the company every month to assess the continued need and possibility of pursuing a smaller version of the project. Always leaving the door open.”

Robinson said that her work is challenging given the state of the current healthcare system. However, she says most enjoys developing and implementing evidenced-based clinical programs that improve the health outcomes of the most vulnerable patients.

She gives credit to Quinnipiac for instilling her with confidence and giving her meaningful relationships with faculty. 

“Attending Quinnipiac was the best educational experience of my life,” Robinson said. “I could always reach out to faculty no matter how long after I had graduated for assistance. The faculty, IT department, School of Nursing librarian, fellow classmates and DNP program all led me to success.”