Donna L. Hyde, M.S.N./Ed., RN, MGSF
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I am an alumni of Westbrook College and ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Prior to higher education, I served in clinical practice for 15 years in adult medical/telemetry and the intensive care as a bedside registered nurse. I began my academic faculty career at UNE in 2012. Teaching has included advanced medical/surgical, Pharmacology, Ethics, Health Assessment, Gerontology and the delivery of nursing skills and simulation.
In addition to my role as Director, I serve as the Asst. Director of Experiential Education, overseeing all clinical/experiential education including nursing skills lab, simulation, acute care and community clinicals, program service learning and preceptorship placements. Areas of interest include education with all leves of nursing students. I have a passion for working with the older population, teaching Gerontology, and the use of Reminiscing/Life Review strategies. I am to deepen students’ understanding of interprofessional education and the impact it has on positive outcomes for the clients we serve.
In 2015, I was granted Fellowship by the Maine Gerontological Society (MGS). In 2023, I was admitted as an inaugural fellow into the Emerging Leaders program through NurseTRUST, an organization created in 2017 by alumni members of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellows.
Credentials
Education
Expertise
- Acute care
- Gerontology
- Pharmacology
Board Certifications and Licenses
Post-Doctoral Training
Research
Current research
Collaborative efforts on grant secured by The Cedars in conjunction wtih Westbrook Housing Authority delivering Telehealth Intervention Program for Seniors (TIPS) program for residents, aimed at decreasing hospital readmissions.
Other scholarly activity
Collaboration with Center for Excellance and Aging Health (CEAH) and Center to Advance Interprofessional Education and Practice (CAIEP) to promote interprofessional education.
Longtime member of ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's CECCS (Committee for Excellence in Clinical and Community Service) to address issues for all healthcare programs in the Westbrook College of Health Professions, including MOAB (Management of Aggressive Behavior) for health profession students for personal safety within clinical settings.
Invited plenary presentation
9/14/15 Maine Council On Agency - Research and Education Advancement: Mobilizing for Maine' Future
Research interests
Vulnerable adults and health disparities surrounding end-of-life issues.
Healthy aging of older adults.
Socialization and Isolation of Older Adults