Liz Robison

Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) S. Robison is a nationally recognized nurse educator, simulation expert, and leader in the integration of emerging technologies within nursing education. With more than four decades of service in nursing practice within higher education, healthcare simulation, and military leadership, she has built a distinguished career dedicated to preparing the next generation of nurses and advancing excellence in teaching, learning, and professional development.

A retired full professor of nursing, Dr. Robison now serves as an independent consultant supporting academic programs, faculty, and simulation teams across the United States and internationally. Her areas of expertise include curriculum development, instructional technology, simulation design and implementation, faculty development, environmental sustainability in simulation, and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence in nursing education. She is a sought-after speaker and facilitator, delivering workshops, webinars, and presentations for national organizations, conferences, and academic institutions.

Her recent scholarly contributions include peer-reviewed publications on simulation prebriefing using AI-generated podcasts, best practices for environmental sustainability in simulation, and the development of prompt templates to support simulation design.

Dr. Robison’s academic preparation includes a Doctor of Education and Education Specialist degrees from the University of West Florida, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Instructional Technology. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a Master of Science in Adult Education from Troy State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duke University. She holds the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential and the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced (CHSE-A) credential.

She served 22 years in the United States Air Force Nurse Corps, holding clinical, instructional, and administrative roles worldwide, including appointment as a faculty member and curriculum director at the Air Force’s Squadron Officers’ School, where she led a major curriculum redesign.

At Northwest Florida State College, Dr. Robison taught across the ADN program and served as Simulation Center Coordinator, leading initiatives in curriculum redesign, simulation integration, and technology adoption. She also served on Florida’s Medical Statewide Subject Area Discipline Committee, evaluating military training for college credit.

Her professional service includes designation as a Fellow in the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing (FAADN), recipient of the 2025 OADN Bobbie Anderson Leadership Award, and leadership roles within INACSL. She currently serves as Secretary on the OADN Board of Directors, contributes to the Florida Center for Nursing Well-Being Advisory Board, and is active in multiple professional organizations.

Dr. Robison is committed to mentoring graduate students and emerging nurse educators and hosts two podcast series focused on AI literacy and nursing education topics. Her work reflects a sustained commitment to innovation, collaboration, and advancing the nursing profession.

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