Meet Li-Chen Lin, PhD, RN, CNRN, clinical assistant professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing.
“I strive to be a role model in my teaching and practice by demonstrating skillful, compassionate, person-centered care,” Lin said. “Instilling compassion as a foundation for students’ growth into members of professional health care teams, I aim to inspire students to become nurse clinicians, educators and leaders who strive for excellence with resilience.”
Since 2015, Lin has led the UT Medical Reserve Corps to sustain disaster response programs and respond to public health crises. She has led 12 disaster-related programs totaling $236,492. She is committed to preparing nursing students to become skillful, compassionate nurses who will provide high-quality care across the settings of our complex health care system.
Her research focuses on nurses' work environments, resilience, disaster preparedness, role transitions, and health care quality and safety. She is developing her research about resilience and improving health-related outcomes among people with limited English proficiency and limited health literacy.
In addition to teaching and research, she practices as a staff nurse in acute care settings, providing direct patient care. Her roles as a nurse, educator, researcher and MRC coordinator have placed her in a critical position in disaster preparedness and response. Her numerous services at the international, national and local levels have had a positive impact on underserved populations.
The UT Austin School of Nursing and national organizations have recognized her mentorship, service, research and scholarly work.
From her nomination:
“Dr. Lin is an amazing professor, clinical instructor and nurse. She has pushed me to be a better student and has made me more confident in my skills in my first semester of clinicals. Her passion for nursing and nursing education is evident as she encourages each of her students to go above and beyond.”