Robert Dorman

Director, Traditional Nursing Program
Associate Professor of Nursing

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.

Bob Dorman

Profile

Robert Dorman joined the Roberts Wesleyan University nursing faculty in 2019, bringing deep expertise in pediatric critical care, trauma, transport, and flight nursing. He’s board-certified in multiple specialty areas and actively works as a flight nurse with Mercy Flight Central.

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.

At Roberts, he’s known for integrating clinical judgment into high-fidelity simulation and serves on both the Safety and Admissions Committees. His teaching blends real-world experience with a deep commitment to student growth and hands-on learning.

When he’s not in the classroom or the air, you’ll likely find him hiking, kayaking, skiing, or fishing.

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.

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

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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