Dr. Robert Dorman, CNL, TCRN, CFRN, CNE
Dean; Professor of Nursing; Director, Traditional Nursing Program
I would want a new student to know that the nursing faculty is here for them. We know that it's a difficult, rigorous program, and we are here to help.
Profile
Dr. Bob Dorman joined the Roberts Wesleyan University nursing faculty in 2019, bringing deep expertise in pediatric critical care, trauma, transport, and flight nursing.
He now serves as Dean, Professor of Nursing, and Director of the Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Program at Roberts Wesleyan University. Holding advanced certifications as a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), and Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), he brings extensive clinical background and leadership to the School of Nursing.
In addition to teaching Pediatric CCRN review courses nationwide, Dorman consults as a Legal Nurse Consultant and has been interviewed frequently by local media on nursing education. His research focuses on simulation and trauma care, with recent studies published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing and the Journal of Pediatric Surgery.
In his free time, he enjoys skiing, biking, kayaking, and spending time with his family and dog.
Meet Professor Dorman
Professor Dorman shares why students choose Roberts: real-life simulations, practicing faculty, and a holistic, faith-informed approach to care.
From pediatric scenarios to Mercy Flight simulations, you’ll build the skills and confidence to lead in real clinical settings, with faculty that’s with you every step of the way.
Favorite Bible Verse
Campus Involvement
- Academic Cabinet
- Traditional Undergraduate Admissions Committee
- Safety Committee
- Emergency Response Team
- Honors Council
Courses Taught
Traditional Undergraduate Program
- NRSG 4600 - Adult Health Concepts II
- NRSG 4700 - Pediatric Health Concepts
- NRSG 3650 - Adult Health Concepts I
- NRSG 4750 - Leadership Concepts in Nursing
- NRSG 3600 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
- NSG 417 - Leadership Concepts in Nursing
- NSG 407 - Pediatric Health Concepts
- NSG 412 - Nursing Leadership & Mgmt for Wholeness
- NSG 306 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
- NSG 402 - Nursing for Wholeness: Restoration
Graduate Program
- MNE 525 - Adv Clinical Foundations Nur Educators I
- MNE 526 - Adv Clinical Found Nurse Educator II
Education
- BS (Nursing) University of Rochester, 1993;
- MS (Clinical Nurse Leader), University of Rochester, 2015;
- DNP, University of Rochester, 2017
Sample Publications
Dorman, R. J., Ciurzynski, S. M., & Wakeman, D. S. (2022). Interprofessional Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation Simulation: A Process Evaluation. Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing, 11(2), 82-88.
Mahdi, E., Toscano, N., Pierson, L., Ndikumana, E., Ayers, B., Chacon, A., Brayer, A., Chess, M., Davis, C., Dorman, R., Livingston, M., Arca, M., & Wakeman, D. (2023). Sustaining the gains: Reducing unnecessary computed tomography scans in pediatric trauma patients. Journal of pediatric surgery, 58(1), 111–117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.09.027