Laura Kubin, Ph.D., RN, CNE, CPN, CHES

Contact

lkubin@twu.edu
214-689-6647
The Houston A and Florence J Doswell College of Nursing
5500 Southwestern Medical Ave #7129
Dallas, TX 75235

Biography

Dr. Kubin has 30 years of experience in the nursing profession specializing in child health nursing, nursing education and health promotion. She is a Certified Pediatric Nurse and a Certified Health Education Specialist. She has conducted research related to childhood immunizations and pain management. Her current research program focuses on instructional strategies and simulation. She has published and presented throughout the US and internationally. She has served on the board of The Society of Pediatric Nurses and several committees for the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning, as well as, community advisory boards for Dallas County and Children's Health: Beyond ABC.

Education

Ph.D., Health Studies, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
M.S., Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
B.S.N., Nursing, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Expertise

Teaching Methodologies; Simulation; Pediatrics; Virtual learning; Student Engagement; Collaborative Testing; Team Based Learning; Advocacy; Population Based Health; Health Promotion

Latest Articles

Screen technology exposure and infant cognitive development: A scoping review
Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families (2022)
Carin Adams, Laura Kubin, John Humphrey

Alternative Clinical Learning Experiences For Nursing Education Using Virtual Independent Patients
Nursing Education Perspectives (2022)
Laura Kubin, Niki Fogg, Michele Trinka

Fostering Excellence in Teaching and Leadership with a Nursing Faculty Mentorship Program
Chronical of Mentoring and Coaching (2021)
Laura Kubin, Mikyoung Lee, Chin-Nu Lin, Ann Malecha, Vi Ho

Transitioning Child Health Clinical Content from Direct Care to Online Instruction
Journal of Nursing Education (2021)
Laura Kubin, Niki Fogg, Michele Trinka

Using Virtual Simulation to Develop Clinical Judgment in Undergraduate Nursing Students
Clinical Simulation in Nursing (2020)
Niki Fogg, Laura Kubin, Cecilia Elaine Wilson, Michele Trinka

Using an Escape Activity in the Classroom to Enhance Nursing Student Learning
Clinical Simulation in Nursing (2020)
Laura Kubin

Fostering Prioritization Using a Blended Group and Individual Simulation Approach
Nurse Educator (2019)
Laura Kubin, Niki Fogg, Jennifer Wilson, Cecilia Elaine Wilson

Is There a Resurgence of Vaccine Preventable Diseases in the U.S.?
Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families (2019)
Laura Kubin

No Evidence to Support Number of Clinical Hours Necessary for Nursing Competency
Journal of Pediatric Nursing: Nursing Care of Children and Families (2018)
A M Bowling, R. Cooper, A. Kellish, L Kubin, T Smith

Effects of Community Volunteer Children on Student Pediatric Assessment Behaviors
Clinical Simulation in Nursing (2017)
Laura Kubin, Cecilia Elaine Wilson

Chapters

Alterations in musculoskeletal function
in Pediatric Nursing (1st edition) | Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (2020)
Laura Kubin

The child developing within the family
in Children and Their Families the Continuum of Care (3rd Ed) | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2015)
Laura Kubin

Recent Presentations

State Advocacy: A Grassroots Toolkit for Gender Affirming Care
Society of Pediatric Nursing Webinar (2022)
Virtual | Niki Fogg, Laura Kubin, Michaela Lewis, Michelle Cole, Maria Panayotou

Pediatric Research Webinar
The Southern Nursing Research Society Parent and Child Research Interest Group (2022)
Virtual | Laura Kubin, Carin Adams, Jenna Shackleford, Becca Logan

Engaging Students with Storytelling Educational Technologies: Pecha Kucha and Twine
2022 Teaching and Learning Symposium (2022)
Podium | Laura Kubin, Niki Fogg

Virtual Medication Administration Simulation: A Collaboration with Nurse Educator Students
AACN Conference: Transform 2021 (2021)
Podium | Cecilia Wilson, Niki Fogg, Laura Kubin, Michele Trinka

Fostering Excellence in Teaching and Leadership with a Nursing Faculty Mentorship Program
Mentoring Institute (2021)
Poster | Laura Kubin, Mikyoung Lee, Chin-Nu Lin, Ann Malecha, Vi Ho

Virtual Independent Patients Facilitate Nursing Student NextGen Clinical Judgment Abilities
Nurse Tim Nuts and Bolts Conference (2021)
Poster | Laura Kubin, Niki Fogg, Michele Trinka

Digital Patients as Alternatives to Clinical Learning Experiences
AACN 2020 Fall Faculty Forum: Exploring the Disruption and Innovation in Nursing Education (2020)
Poster | Laura Kubin, Niki Fogg, Michele Trinka

Simulated Barcode Technology to Teach Medication Administration to Undergraduate Nursing Students
AACN 2020 Fall Faculty Forum: Exploring the Disruption and Innovation in Nursing Education (2020)
Poster | Laura Kubin, Niki Fogg, Michele Trinka, Isabelle Sislak, Merry Prior

Video Unfolding Case Studies as an Alternative to Clinical Experience
Nurse Tim Nuts and Bolts Conference (2020)
Poster | Laura Kubin

Video Unfolding Case Studies as an Alternative Clinical Experience
Nurse Tim Nuts and Bolts Conference (2020)
Podium | Laura Kubin

What Effect Does Group Testing Have on Individual Knowledge and Retention?
Nurse Tim Nuts and Bolts Conference (2019)
Poster | Laura Kubin, Niki Fogg, Jennifer Wilson

Taking Clinical OUTSIDE the Hospital
Nurse Tim Nuts and Bolts Conference (2019)
Poster | Laura Kubin

Using an Escape Room to Teach Clinical Decision Making in the Classroom Setting
Nurse Tim Nuts and Bolts Conference (2019)
Poster | Laura Kubin

Developing Clinical Reasoning Skills Through Simulation
Simulation Users Network Workshop (2018)
Podium | Laura Kubin

Synergy in the Sandbox: Creating a Cohesive, Productive Team
AACN Faculty Development Conference (2018)
Poster | Niki Fogg, Laura Kubin, Laura Kubin, Laura Kubin

Impact of Pediatric Standardized Patients on Student Ability to Assess and Prioritize Patients Based on Acuity
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) Conference (2017)
Poster | Laura Kubin

Contextualization of Pediatric Medication Management Via Inclusion of clinical Nurse Empowerment in Simulation
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) Conference (2016)
Poster | Jennifer Wilson, Niki Fogg, Laura Kubin, Isabelle Sislak, Michele Trinka

Implementation of a Multi-Level Evolving Simulation Experience
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) Conference (2016)
Poster | Niki Fogg, Katie Fields, Laura Kubin, Jennifer Milligan, Nola Schrum

Building a Better Nurse Through Simulation
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) Conference (2016)
Poster | Michele Trinka, Niki Fogg, Laura Kubin, Cecilia Elaine Wilson, Jennifer Wilson

Anywhere, Anytime Training: The Use of Mobile Simulation Using Low-Fidelity skills Dolls and Ready to Teach Carts
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) Conference (2016)
Poster | Cecilia Elaine Wilson, Niki Fogg, Laura Kubin, Michele Trinka, Jennifer Wilson

Effect of Virtual Simulation on the Clinical Reasoning Skills of Undergraduate Nursing Students
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) Conference (2016)
Podium | Niki Fogg, Laura Kubin

Using Individual Simulation to Promote Clinical Reasoning and Prioritization with Undergraduate Nursing Students
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) Conference (2016)
Podium | Laura Kubin, Niki Fogg

Human Patient Versus High-Fidelity Simulation: Which is Better to Help Undergraduate Nursing Students Learn Pediatric Assessment Skills?
International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL) Conference (2016)
Podium | Laura Kubin

The Impact of Community Volunteer Children on Student Comfort and Performance with Pediatric Assessment
Society of Pediatric Nurses Annual Convention (2015)
Poster | Laura Kubin

Professional Affiliations

• International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning
• Sigma Theta Tau
• Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Beta Chapter
• Society for Public Health Education
• Society for Simulation in Healthcare
• Society of Pediatric Nurses
• Society of Pediatric Nurses, DFW Chapter

Honors & Awards

• Excellence in Nursing, D Magazine (2023)
• Excellence in Nursing Education, Sigma Theta Tau Beta Beta Chapter (2023)
• Best Poster Award Recipient: Video Unfolding Case Studies as an Alternative to Clinical Experience, Nurse Tim Nuts and Bolts Conference (2020)