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Dr. Donna R. White, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, is an Associate Clinical Professor, where she serves as Director of Graduate Clinical Faculty and Clinical Affairs and Director of Operations for the Joanne Barkett Conway Simulation Center. She brings more than 30 years of experience as a clinician, educator, and healthcare leader.
A board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Dr. White has expertise in primary care, cardiovascular nursing, retail health, and healthcare operations, including leadership of multi-site clinical teams and quality initiatives. At 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, she leads graduate clinical education and executes in-person residency learning to enhance student preparedness and interprofessional training.
Dr. White is an active member of the National Organization for Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF), serving as Chair of the Global Special Interest Group. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Physician Associates and Nurse Practitioners (APANP) as NP Director at Large, President-Elect (2026“2028), with planned service as President (2028“2030).
Actively involved in global health, Dr. White has developed immersive transcultural clinical experiences, including multi-year programs with the Crow Nation in Montana that advance community-engaged learning and care for underserved populations.
Education
- DNP, University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa
- MSN, University of Pittsburgh
- BSN, University of Pittsburgh
Expertise
- Leadership development
- Workforce resilience
- Clinical education innovation
- Transcultural/global nursing
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White, D. (2018). Promoting BRCA Awareness. Oncology Nursing News, 12(2), p. 33.
Peer-Reviewed Poster Presentations
White, D., Garand, L., Belcher, M., & Boni, A. (2019). The effects of pictorial hygiene education among adult women in El Tamarindo, Dominican Republic. Understanding Global Health-Global Health Showcase, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, Pittsburgh, PA.
White, D., Garand, L., Belcher, M., & Boni, A. (2019). The effects of pictorial hygiene education among adult women in El Tamarindo, Dominican Republic. Undergraduate Research Symposium, 91³Ô¹ÏÍø, Pittsburgh, PA.
White, D. (2015). Evaluation of leadership resilience with provider team engagement and patient satisfaction in a retail health clinic setting. Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Peer-Reviewed Podium Presentations
Lucas, D., Kosnosky, F., White, D., & Crimm, L. (2020). Clinical Core: Connecting the "P's" Using Threaded Case Studies and Problem Maps. National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, Annual Conference. Chicago, Il. (national). Accepted, not presented due to COVID-19.
- 2023 - Selected to serve on Board of Directors for the Association of Physician Associates & Nurse Practitioners (APANP)
- 2020-2021 - Leadership Mentoring Program, National
- Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)
- 2020 - National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty Leadership Mentoring Program
- 2019 - First Place Poster Presentation Award for Undergraduate Research in Global Health
- 2014 - Golden Key International Honour Society
- 2009 - Cameos of Caring nominee
- 1994 - Sigma Theta Tau, Eta Chapter
