Linda McDonald

Linda McDonald is a Program Director and Instructor of Practice at Oakland University’s School of Nursing, leading the Oakland University-Beaumont Nurse Anesthesia Graduate Program. She holds a DNAP from the University of Michigan-Flint (2013–2016), an MSN from Oakland University (1992–1994), and a BSN from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (1985–1989). Her research focuses on nurse anesthesia practice, student stress, teaching methodologies, and team-based learning strategies.

Her scholarly work includes studies on whistleblowing in healthcare, pediatric neurosurgical anesthesia, and obstetric anesthesia for genetic disorders. Professional affiliations include the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (since 1994) and the Team-Based Learning Collaborative (2015–2018). She mentors students in research and clinical presentations, guiding projects on enhanced recovery protocols and teaching methods.

Advising and grants: McDonald has mentored numerous students in peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national conferences like AANA Annual Congress. Her contributions emphasize improving clinical education and patient outcomes in anesthesia care.