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Carolyn L. Tobin, PhD RN RM
270 Wallis Rd
Rye, New Hampshire 03870
(603) 436-2152 (H), (603) 828-9814 (C)
(603) 806-4715(W), (603) 806-4771 (Fax)
[email protected]
Education
2006-2010
PhD
Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Dissertation (100,000 words): Childbirth in Exile: Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women’s
Experiences of Childbirth in Ireland
2005-2007
American Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Instructor
2004-2005
Diploma in Life Coaching
Irish Coach Institute, Dublin, Ireland
2000-2003
Diploma in Counseling
Aphesis Association, Dublin, Ireland
2000-2001
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2000-2001
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1994-1996
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Postgraduate Graduate Diploma in Clinical Health Science Education
Nursing (Pg. Dip CHSE – Nursing) Awarded with distinction
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Dissertation (10,000 words): Introduction of Reflective Learning into the Diploma &
Postgraduate diploma in Midwifery: An Action Research Project
Supervisor: Ms Agnes Higgins
Registered Nurse Teacher (RNT)
Trinity College, Dublin
Licensed with the Irish Nursing Board - An Bord Altranais, Dublin, Ireland
MA Women’s Studies (Nursing/Midwifery focus)
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It is a requirement of the Irish Nursing Board that teachers (lecturers/professors) of nursing at undergraduate & postgraduate
level must hold a minimum of a Masters degree and must also complete a postgraduate program for Teacher Training (PhD
prepared nurses must also complete this program). The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Health Science Education
(Nursing/Midwifery) is a joint venture between the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the School of Education in Trinity
College Dublin. The course is intended to facilitate health service professionals to develop their skills in teaching, assessment,
curriculum design, development and evaluation. It is a one year full time postgraduate program designed for Master’s prepared
nurse/midwives to teach nursing and midwifery at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The course comprises of five modules:
the theory and practice of health sciences education (nursing/midwifery), facilitating nurse/midwifery learning in a practice
settings; the psychology of education; curriculum issues in nursing/midwifery education and quality improvement in education.
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Within Ireland, to teach nursing/midwifery students at undergraduate/post graduate level, teachers must be a nurse/ midwife
who holds a Master’s degree (or equivalent), in nursing or midwifery, and have successfully complete a recognized Post graduate
teacher training program. Nurse/Midwife teachers must be registered (licensed) with An Bord Altranais (the Irish Nursing
Board) – and remain on their Nurse Teacher Registration (RNT). This is something which is not required of our academic
colleagues who lecture within the University setting in other disciplines. As a profession we value this opportunity for further
development, it is welcomed by the university and is now seen as a benchmark for other disciplines to follow.
University of Leicester, England
Dissertation (20,000 words): Marginalized Woman: The Experience of Caesarean Birth.
Supervisor: Professor Gabrielle Griffin
1992-1994
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1984-1986
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1981-1984
Diploma in Health Sciences
University of Leicester, England
Registered Midwife (RM)
Barrett Maternity Hospital, Northamptonshire, England
Licensed with the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing & Midwifery (U.K.C.C)
England & with the Irish Nursing Board
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Registered General Nurse (RGN)
Barking & Havering Area College of Nursing, Old Church Hospital, Romford, Essex,
England
U.K.C.C.
Licensure
RN [062037-21] New Hampshire Board of Nursing, Expiration 1/20/2013
Appointments
2009–to date
Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, University of New Hampshire
Department of Nursing, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824
2006–2010
Health Research Board Clinical Midwifery Research Fellow
PhD Student.
Trinity College Dublin ham, NH 03824
2006-2006
Lecturer in Nursing & Midwifery
School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
2000-2006
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2000-2006
Associate Lecturer - (Associate Professor)
School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
Midwife Teacher/Associate Lecturer (Associate Professor)
School of Midwifery, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin in association with Trinity College,
Dublin, Health Research Board, Ireland & Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
In the 1990’s in the U.K and Ireland there were no Masters Programs which offered nurse/midwifery focused higher degrees.
The MA in Women’s Studies allowed for the flexibility to study nursing/midwifery related issues at a master’s level. All
assignments/assessments had a nurse/midwifery focus. A 20,000 word research dissertation on a midwifery focused issue was
completed in part fulfillment for this degree.
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This program was conducted with a cohort of nurses. All assessments within the program had a nursing focus.
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A Midwifery qualification can only be gained post registration (licensure) as a Registered General Nurse (RGN = RN). The
student midwife undertakes a further 18 months post graduate program to gain registration (licensure) as a Registered Midwife
(RM). This qualification would equate to that of a CNM in the USA.
In Ireland and the UK we do not have a generic trained nurse. Nurses must train within a specific discipline of nursing – Adult
nursing (RGN), Pediatric nursing (RSCN), Psychiatric nursing (RMN) and Intellectual Disabilities (RMHN).
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The title nurse teacher/midwife teacher is a permanent post (tenured) and equates to a university lecturer (Ireland & UK) –
Assistant Professor (USA).
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1998-2000
Lecturer in Nursing Studies /Course Coordinator (Associate Professor)
School of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, Trinity College, Dublin
1997-1998
Agency Nurse/Midwife
Alliance Nursing & Midwifery Agency, Dublin, Ireland
1995-1997
Nurse/Midwife (RM)
Women’s Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford, , England
1986-1995
Nurse/Midwife (RM)
Barrett Maternity Hospital, Northamptonshire, England
1985-1986
Student Midwife
Barrett Maternity Hospital, Northamptonshire, England
1984-1985
Staff Nurse
Barrett Maternity Hospital, Northamptonshire, England
1981-1983
Student Nurse
Barking & Havering Area College of Nursing, Oldchurch Hospital, Essex, England
Related Employment Experience
2006-2009
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2005-2007
American Life Support in Obstetrics ALSO Instructor
Member of an interdisciplinary and international education and training
organization.
External Examiner
Higher Diploma in Midwifery
School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Limerick, Ireland
2002-2006
2002-2004
External Examiner
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery
Degree in Midwifery
School of Nursing & Midwifery, University of Limerick, Ireland
American Life Support in Obstetrics ALSO Instructor
Member of an interdisciplinary and international education and training
organization.
Scholarship and Research
Awarded (2006) – Health Research Board Ireland, Clinical Nurse Midwifery Doctoral Research Fellow.
Study: Childbirth in Exile: Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women’s Experiences of Childbirth in
Ireland.
Funding: $300,000
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The role of External Examiner is a requirement of the Irish and English Nursing Boards and all universities in the UK and
Ireland. Within nursing & midwifery the person holding this position must be appointed by the relevant university and must also
be approved by the Nursing Board, as it is their mechanism for ensuring an independent assessment of the education and
professional standards of nursing and midwifery programs. The External Examiner is employed by the hosting university and
has a joint responsibly to the university and the Nursing Board to audit and monitor the educational programs and nursing &
midwifery standards within the specific university. The External Examiner has responsibility and ultimate sanction in the grades
awarded at undergraduate and postgraduate levels of nursing & midwifery programs. This is a competitive position which
requires an extensive and visionary perspective. It is greatly valued by the profession and is a requirement across all departments
within the university setting within Ireland and the UK. An annual report must be submitted to the board of the relevant
University, and the relevant School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Peer Reviewed Presentations
Tobin C, Murphy-Lawless J, Devane D, Childbirth in Exile: Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women’s
Experiences of Childbirth in Ireland: Interview Challenges, ICM, Glasgow, 2nd June, 2008
Tobin C, Murphy-Lawless J, Devane D, Childbirth in Exile: Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women’s
Experiences of Childbirth in Ireland: Challenges Encountered in the Field, Athena Research
Conference, University of Connecticut, 3rd, April, 2008
Tobin C, Murphy-Lawless J, Devane D, Childbirth in Exile: Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women’s
Experiences of Childbirth in Ireland: Reflections on the First Year, Developing a Research Culture and
Research Capacity; PhD Research Students Support Group, Trinity College Dublin, 10 th December
2007
Tobin C, Murphy-Lawless J, Devane D, Childbirth in Exile: Refugee and Asylum Seeking Women’s
Experiences of Childbirth in Ireland, 7th Annual Transforming Healthcare through Research Conference,
Trinity College Dublin, 7th November, 2007
Tobin C, Putting Evidence into Practice: A Collaborative Approach, National Council for the
Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery 5 th Annual Conference, 16th-17th November, 2005
Tobin C, Marginalized Mother the Experience of Caesarean Birth, Transforming Healthcare through
Research: Inaugural Conference, Trinity College Dublin, 11 th November 1999
Invited Presentations
Tobin C, Aims and Objectives for Midwifery Student Practice: An Evaluation of the process.
Rotunda Maternity Hospital Annual Conference, Dublin, April 2004
Tobin C, Tobin G, Reflective Practice as a Means of Advancing Nursing Practice, University
of Virginia, May 2001
Tobin C, Qualitative Research Methodology within midwifery practice focused research,
Oxfordshire Research Forum
Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, England, May 1997
Tobin C, Changing Childbirth & the Impact upon Midwifery Practice in the U.K., Health
Care Comparatives
Keble College, Oxford University, Oxford, England, July 1996
Tobin C, Role and Function of the Midwife within British Healthcare, Oxford University
Summer Programme
University College, Oxford University, Oxford, England, July 1995
Advising Activities:
Year
2009 – 2010
Level of Student
DEMN
Graduate Student Supervision
Year
Level of Student
2009-2010
Graduate Student
Number of Student
16
Title of Study
Job Satisfaction of New Hampshire Nursing Faculty
Professional Societies
2009 – to date
Sigma Thata Tau International – Eta Iota Chapter -(Treasurer)
2009 – to date
New Hampshire Nurses Association
Professional Service
2009- to date
Quality Council
2008-2009
Graduate Faculty Committee
2009 – to date
Faculty Assembly
Curriculum Reform & Development
2005-2006
Member of the curriculum group for the Return to Midwifery Practice Program
2003-2006
Member of the curriculum development group for the Bachelor in Science (Nursing)
2002-2006
Member of the curriculum development group for the Bachelor in Science (Midwifery)
2002-2006
Member of the curriculum development group for the Postgraduate diploma in
Midwifery
2002-2006
Member of the curriculum development group for Direct Entry Midwifery Diploma
Program
2002-2006
Member of the curriculum development group for Direct Entry Midwifery Degree
2002-2006
Member of the curriculum development group for the preceptor-ship program in
Midwifery
1998-2000
Curriculum development and innovation on the Access to degree nursing programs