Robin R. Austin, PhD, DNP, DC, RN-BC
Assistant Professor, Population Health and Systems Cooperative

Contact Info
Assistant Professor, Population Health and Systems Cooperative
Graduate Faculty, Center for Spirituality and Healing (CSH)
PhD, Nursing, University of Minnesota 2018
Doctoral Degree, Loyola University Chicago (Nursing Practice Healthcare Quality Using Education in Safety and Technology, H-QUEST), 2013
Masters Science in Nursing (MSN), Excelsior College (Nursing Education Certificate in Health Care Informatics), 2010
Bachelors Degree (BES), St. Cloud State University, 1996
Associates Degree, Excelsior College (Nursing – Registered Nurse), 2004;
Doctor of Chiropractic, Northwestern Health Sciences University, 1999
Summary
Awards & Recognition
Research
Publications
Publications
- Michalowski, M., Austin, R.R., Mathiason, M., Maganti, S., Schorr, E., & Monsen, K.A. (2018). Relationships among Interventions and Health Literacy Outcomes for Sub-populations: A Data-Driven Approach. KONTACT.
- Gao, G., Kerr, M., Lindquist, R., Chi, C.L., Mathiason, M., Austin, R.R., & Monsen, K.A.(2018). A strengths-based data capture model: mining data-driven and person-centered health assets, JAMIA Open, ooy015, https://doi.org/10.1093/
jamiaopen/ooy015 - Austin, R.R., Schulz, C, Monsen, K.A. (2017). An Informatics Approach to Interprofessional Management of Low Back Pain: A Feasibility Study using the Omaha System. Journal Innovations in Health Informatics. 24(3):268–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.14236/
jhi.v24i3.929 - Austin, R.R., Hull, S., Westra, B. (2014). Blue button movement: Engaging ourselves and patients. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing. 32(1). 7-9. doi: 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000044
- Austin, R.R. et al (2013). Engaging consumers in health information technology: A collaborative event. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing. 31(3). 105-106. doi: 10.1097/NXN.0b013e31828c46ec
- Austin, R.R., Hiniker, J., Westra, B.L. (2012). Engaging consumers through health information technology. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing. 30(8), 400-401, doi: 10.1097/NXN.0b013e31826a7d1f
Poster Presentations
- MN E-Health Summit 2013 – “E-Health Literacy Program for Older Adults”
- MNRS – “E-Health Literacy for Older Adults: DNP Capstone Project”
- MN E-Health Summit 2012 -“E-Health Literacy for Older Adults: A Proposed DNP Capstone Project”
Presentations
- AHC Institute Health Informatics Grand Rounds 2014 - “The Patient Engagement Movement”
- Omaha System Users Group September 2014 – “New User for Omaha System – Lessons Learned”
- Graduate Nursing Course Guest Lecture (MN 5030) 2014 - “Chiropractic Medicine”
Teaching
Teaching Areas
Teaching Areas:
- Consumer Health Informatics
- Pre-licensure Nursing
Areas of Interest:
- Consumer Health Informatics /Patient Engagement
- Standardized Terminologies
- Integrative Health and Healing
Clinical
Board Certifications
2010 American Nurses Credentialing Center Board Certified – Nursing Informatics