Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Dobbins is a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with fifteen years of experience in the field. Since 2014, Dr. Dobbins has been an integral part of the medical staff at North Texas State Hospital – Maximum Security Unit, where he specializes in Forensic Psychiatry. His work focuses on the intersection of mental health and the legal system, providing crucial care and expertise in this challenging area of underserved individuals. Dr. Dobbins was the first Advanced Practice Registered Nurse appointed as Assistant Medical Director of North Texas State Hospital. In this role he has worked tirelessly with his team to advance the role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and eliminate unnecessary restrictions and barriers to APRN practice. In addition to his role at North Texas State Hospital, Dr. Dobbins has also provided outpatient mental health care at Helen Farabee Centers that serves nineteen rural Texas counties, ensuring that communities with limited access to mental health services receive care. Dr. Dobbins has always been enthusiastic about teaching and has made significant contributions to the education of future healthcare professionals. He has served as a preceptor for students at Texas Tech University, University of Texas Arlington, Midwestern State University, Texas West A&M University, Vanderbilt University, and Frontier Nursing University, sharing his knowledge and experience with the next generation of practitioners. Dr. Dobbins became a full-time faculty member at Frontier Nursing University in 2021. Dr. Dobbins earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing University in 2019. Prior to that, he obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from Midwestern State University in 2014, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma in 2011, and an Associates of Applied Science in Nursing from Western Oklahoma State College in 2009. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, which he earned in 2006. Dr. Dobbins's commitment to his profession, his patients, and his students is evident in every aspect of his career. His contributions to the field of mental health and forensic psychiatry are invaluable, and his dedication to teaching ensures that his knowledge and expertise will continue to benefit future generations.