Diane Robillard

Associate Professor

Diane Robillard

Associate Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

College of Nursing
Department of Biobehavioral Nursing

College of Nursing
Department of Prelicensure Nursing

Bio

Registered Nurse (1984) and Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (1993) from the University of Michigan with current certification and licensure in the state of Georgia. Active practice for over 41 years in nursing and clinical education. Doctor of Nursing Practice (2015) degree and currently working in the academic setting educating future nurses. Passionate about fostering student success across all levels of education. Special interest in Study Abroad and global health experiences for students. Have traveled to Peru, Ecuador, and Scotland with undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Planning to travel to Mexico with BSN students for 2026.

  • DROBILLARD@augusta.edu
  • (706) 721-4256
  • EC 5344

Education

  • DNP, Nursing Science Georgia Regents University, 2015

  • MS, Nursing Science University of Michigan, 1993

  • BSN, Nursing Science University of Michigan, 1984

Certifications

  • FEMA Certification FEMA, 2016

  • Women's Health Nurse Practitioner NCC National Certification Corporation, 1993

  • Basic Life Support American Heart Association, 2017

  • Nurse Practitioner Georgia Board of Nursing, 2003

  • APRN State of GA, 2003

  • RNL Secretary of State, 2000

  • ARNP State of GA, 2004

  • RN Secretary of State, 2000

  • RN Secretary of State, 2000

  • RN Secretary of State, 2000

Awards & Honors

  • Boundless Teaching Award for Teaching Excellence Augusta University, 2023

  • Academic Poster Award: First Place Georgia Association of Nurse Educators, 2020

  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Georgia Regents University, 2015

  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society Beta Omicron Chapter, 1993

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • NURS 3806

    Geriatric Nursing
  • NURS 3801

    Health Assessment Across Life
  • NURS 3805

    Adult Health Nursing I
  • NURS 4805

    Comm & Public Health Nursing

Teaching Interests

Women's health NP with passion for health promotion and disease prevention.
Interested in caring for adolescent females as they mature and promote good health.
Interested in low-income women and fostering positive health outcomes for this population.
Currently engaging with Study Abroad opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and educating on global health care needs.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Infusing Technology and Evidence-Based Practice into Post-Clinical Conference Using Smartphones., 2020
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Women's Health and Maternal Medicine across the lifespan
Evidence-based practice in education
Study Abroad and Global Education for Nursing Students
Faculty Learning Communities and Instructional Design

Department Service

  • 2020 Senior Class Advisor 2018 - Present

    Role: Faculty Advisor

College Service

  • Faculty Evaluation Review Committee 2022 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting
  • Search Committee Dean of Faculty Affairs 2022 - Present

    Role: Attendee, Meeting
  • College of Nursing Wellness Committee 2017 - Present

  • CON Study Abroad Committee 2017 - Present

  • Total Quality Management CON 2016 - Present

Professional Service

  • The Graduate School, Augusta University - 2019

    Role: Reviewer
  • The Graduate School, Augusta University - 2018

    Role: Reviewer
  • The Graduate School, Augusta University 2016 - 2016

    Role: Reviewer

Public Service

  • American Red Cross 2017 - Present

  • Costa-Layman Health Fairs 2011 - Present

  • Golden Harvest 2001 - Present

  • Richmond Country Health Department 2020 - 2022

    Role: Attendee, Meeting