Donna Tydings

Dr. Donna Tydings serves as an Adjunct Professor at St. John Fisher University. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Advanced Practice Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her research focuses on nursing professional practice, particularly in developing system-wide professional practice models and advancing Magnet Recognition Program standards. She currently serves as an appraiser for the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program and an evidence-based practice facilitator at The Ohio State University’s Center for Transdisciplinary Evidence-Based Practice.

Education:

• DNP in Nursing Practice, St. John Fisher University
• M.S. in Advanced Practice Nursing (Clinical Nurse Specialist), St. John Fisher University
• B.S. in Nursing, Alfred University

Research Interests: Dr. Tydings explores nursing professional practice models, Magnet Recognition initiatives, and evidence-based practice integration. Her work emphasizes improving nursing workforce quality through BSN education advocacy and enhancing interprofessional collaboration in healthcare settings. Recent projects include qualitative studies on ICU nurse-physician collaboration and system-wide professional practice model development.

Professional Roles:

• Member of Clinical Investigation Committee (IRB) at Rochester Regional Health
• Speaker at national nursing conferences including Magnet Recognition-focused events
• Contributor to nursing education policy through forums like the “BS in 10” initiative

Labs/Teams: Engaged with multidisciplinary teams at Rochester Regional Health and The Ohio State University’s evidence-based practice center, focusing on translational research and clinical guideline implementation.