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D'ANNE TANNER WHITE MSN

Summary

Experienced Nursing Instructor with 35 years in nursing education and 43 years as a registered nurse. Promotes a positive learning environment by mentoring both faculty and students in knowledge and skill acquisition. Facilitates teamwork, respectful communication, faculty and student relations, and ongoing course review and continuous improvement.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Nursing Instructor

Covenant School of Nursing
05.2014 - Current

Functions as Academic Faculty in the Pediatric and Pediatric Psychiatric Concepts Instructional Module. Presents approximately 60-70 hours of didactic content annually, including didactic evaluation through examination. Theory content includes the Pediatric Psychiatric Concepts presented in the course. Participates in approximately 300-400 hours of clinical experiences annually, specifically in the community component of the course. Continues to mentor new faculty to teaching.

Nursing Coordinator, Junior Level

COVENANT SCHOOL OF NURSING
02.2006 - 05.2014
  • Mentored faculty on various aspects of nursing education including Lenburg's COPA model, exam blueprinting, Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations for Nursing Education and DEC's.
  • Evaluated faculty performance in both didactic and clinical areas.
  • Facilitated continuous evaluation & revision of the course based on both student and faculty evaluation.
  • Managed Course Materials, including Course Calendar, Clinical Schedule, and Course Syllabus.
  • Participated in committee work including Curriculum Committee, Curriculum Redesign Team and Recruitment and Retention Council as well as Ad Hoc and Subcommittees.
  • Engaged annually in scholarly activities which included pediatric presentations and item writing.
  • Contributed to resolution of problems that involved faculty, students or both by utilizing effective communication techniques.

Pediatric Lead Instructor

COVENANT SCHOOL OF NURSING
09.1996 - 02.2006
  • Responsible for functioning as the point person for communication / organization of the Pediatric Nursing Course.
  • Presented approximately 80-120 hours of didactic content annually, including didactic evaluation through examination.
  • Participated in 600-720 hours of clinical experiences annually, including acute care, community care, and laboratory settings.
  • Oversaw development of course materials.
  • Mentored new faculty to teaching role.

Pediatric Nursing Instructor

COVENANT SCHOOL OF NURSING
07.1990 - 07.1996
  • Presented approximately 80-120 hours of didactic content annually, including didactic evaluation through examination.
  • Participated in 720-840 hours of clinical experiences annually, including, acute care, community care, and laboratory settings.
  • Mentored new faculty to teaching role.

Senior Staff Nurse

TTUHSC, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NEUROLOGY
07.1985 - 07.1990
  • Served as Interim Head Nurse from July to September, 1988 and April to August,1986.

Relief Charge Nurse

LUBBOCK GENERAL HOSPITAL
08.1982 - 06.1985
  • Relief Charge Nurse and bedside care pediatric nurse in an ICU setting.
  • Oriented new graduates as well as mentored nursing students.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

West Texas State University
Canyon, TX
05-1990

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Texas State University
Canyon, TX
05-1998

No Degree - Registered Nurse Diploma

Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX
05-1982

Skills

  • Innovative, creative thinker
  • Advocate - Student, Faculty
  • Inspiring lecturer
  • Well organized
  • Exceptional written and verbal communicator
  • Fair
  • Sense of humor
  • Proficient computer skills

Accomplishments

    Excellence in Nursing Outstanding Nurse Award, Covenant Health System, 2017

    Leadership Excellence Award, Covenant Health System, 2013

    Covenant Health System Values in Action Award: Dignity, 2011

    Who's Who in Nursing Educators, 2006

    Award of Excellence for Classroom Teaching, Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Senior Class, 1996/1997

    Award of Excellence for Classroom Teaching, Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Senior Class 1995/1996

    Student's Choice for Outstanding Senior Instructor, Methodist Hospital School of Nursing Senior Class, 1994/1995

    Excellence in Nursing Education, National Co-Alliance for Teaching Excellence (NCATE), 1992

    Excellence in Nursing, Texas Nurses Association, 1992

Affiliations

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honorary Society of Nursing, 1990 to present
  • National League of Nursing, 2000 to present
  • American Nurses Association / Texas Nurses Association, 1990-2006
  • TNA District 18 Board of Directors, 1996-1998
  • TNA Nurse Week Banquet Committee, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1992
  • TNA Membership Committee Chair, 1997, 1993
  • TNA Governmental Affairs Committee, 1996
  • TNA Planning Committee, 1992-1993
  • Society of Pediatric Nurses, 1993-2006
  • Jim Burkholder Family Learning Center, Board of Directors, 1992-1997
  • American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, 1986-1990

Committee Experience

Committees:

  • Curriculum - 22 years
  • Assessment - 4 years
  • Student Welfare - 4 years
  • Faculty Development - 3 years
  • Executive - 3 years
  • Admissions and Progressions - 2 years
  • Curriculum Redesign - 1 year
  • Attendance Ad Hoc - 10 years
  • Bylaws Ad Hoc - 1 year
  • Dress Code Ad Hoc - 1 year
  • Testing Subcommittee - 1 year

Councils:

  • Recruitment and Retention Council at Covenant Health - 4 years
  • Policy and Procedure Council at Methodist Hospital - 2 years




Timeline

Pediatric Nursing Instructor

Covenant School of Nursing
05.2014 - Current

Nursing Coordinator, Junior Level

COVENANT SCHOOL OF NURSING
02.2006 - 05.2014

Pediatric Lead Instructor

COVENANT SCHOOL OF NURSING
09.1996 - 02.2006

Pediatric Nursing Instructor

COVENANT SCHOOL OF NURSING
07.1990 - 07.1996

Senior Staff Nurse

TTUHSC, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL AND SURGICAL NEUROLOGY
07.1985 - 07.1990

Relief Charge Nurse

LUBBOCK GENERAL HOSPITAL
08.1982 - 06.1985

Master of Science - Nursing Education

West Texas State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Texas State University

No Degree - Registered Nurse Diploma

Methodist Hospital School of Nursing