Haley M. Hays

Haley M. Hays is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Interim Assistant Dean for the West Nebraska Division at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing. She coordinates the Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) program and practices at Kimball Health Services, with clinical affiliations at Regional West Medical Center and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

• BSN (2014), UNMC
• DNP (2017), University of Wyoming
• Emergency NP Certificate (2019), UT Health
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP Certificate (2020), UNMC

Her research focuses on emergency nursing, rural health, and advanced practice education. Her 2024 case study on local anesthetic toxicity highlights clinical decision-making in critical care settings.

Recent publications emphasize emergency medicine, patient safety, and rural healthcare delivery. Trends include practical case studies, education frameworks, and rural health disparities.

• 40 under 40 Nebraska Nurse Association (2023)
• Rosalee C. Yeaworth Teaching Excellence Award (2025)
• Virginia Tilden Leadership Award (2025)
• Outstanding Rural Practitioner (2025)
• NurseTRUST Emerging Leader Fellow (2025)

Dr. Hays serves on the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP) Nominations Committee and Nebraska Nurse Practitioners (NNP) Legislative Committee. She leads as LEAD Advanced Practice Professional at Aligned Providers of Wyoming.