Marcia Robinson, professor, College of Health Professions, Pace University

Marcia Robinson

DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
Clinical Assistant Professor
College of Health Professions
Graduate Nursing
Westchester
Room 319
Lienhard Hall

Biography

Marcia Robinson is a dedicated advanced practice nurse with a rich background in underserved communities. Over her 18-year career, Marcia has focused on managing HIV, hepatitis C, and drug addiction as a family nurse practitioner in Federally Qualified Health Centers in Westchester and the Bronx. Currently, she also works as a certified adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner in cardiology critical care. Her commitment to patient advocacy and education drives her to empower those she serves, ensuring they play an active role in their healthcare.

In pursuit of broader impact, she completed a Master of Public Health from Columbia University in 2022. Now, Marcia is passionate about shaping the future of nursing by educating aspiring nurse practitioners in graduate studies, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience to inspire the next generation.

Education

  • DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice
    Columbia University
    New York, NY
    2010
  • MPH, Health Policy and Management
    Columbia University
    New York, NY
    2022
  • Post-masters's Certificate, Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
    Pace University
    New York, NY
    2017
  • MS, Family Nurse Practitioner
    Pace University
    Pleasantville, NY
    2006
  • BS, Nursing
    Pace University
    Pleasantville, NY
    2004
  • BA, Biology; Modern Languages
    Knox College
    Galesburg, IL
    2001

Licensures and Certificates

  • New York State, Licensed Registered Nurse
  • New York State, Nurse Practitioner in Family Health
  • New York State, Family Nurse Practitioner Certification and Acute Care Certification

Professional Memberships

  • The Nurse Practitioner Association New York State (The NPA)
  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
  • American Heart Association

Awards and Honors

  • Sigma Theta Tau

Research Interests

  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care
  • Primary Care for the underserved

Publications

  • Eastern Nursing Research Society (2024). Abstract ID Number: PRP121 Title: The Relationship Between Nurse Practitioner Work Environments in Primary Care Practices and Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Emergency Department Use Among Older Adults with Asthma. Poghosyan L, Liu J, Turi E, Flandrick K, Robinson M, George M, Martsolf G, Carthon JMB, O'Reilly-Jacob M.
  • New York State Nurse Practitioner Association (2023). Title: Peripheral Artery disease for primary care providers. Marcia Robinson DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC
  • American College Health Association (2018). Title: “I Always Ask. I Always Bring it Up”: College- Attending Young Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices. Preliminary Qualitative Interview Data Presenter(s): Erica Gollub, DrPH, MPH, and Carol Roye, EdD, MS (Pace University); Marcia Robinson, DNP, MSN (Columbia University). Poghosyan L, Liu J, Turi E, Flandrick K, Robinson M, George M, Martsolf G, Carthon JMB, O'Reilly-Jacob M.
  • Racial and ethnic disparities in ED use among older adults with asthma and primary care nurse practitioner work environments. Res Sq [Preprint]. 2024 Mar 14:rs.3.rs-3972673. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3972673/v1. PMID: 38559202; PMCID: PMC10980142.
  • Robinson, M., Cook, S. S., & Currie, L. M. (2011). Systemic lupus erythematosus: a genetic review for advanced practice nurses. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 23(12), 629–637. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1745-7599.2011.00675.x.

Professional and Public Service

  • American Heart Association

Courses Taught

  • NURS 642 Diagnostic Reasoning
  • NURS 682 Clinical Pharmacology