Lynn White

Dr. Lynn White serves as an Associate Professor and Program Director for the Nursing Program within the School of Health Professions. She maintains active clinical practice at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, bridging academic instruction with real-world healthcare delivery.

Her educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Nursing (2017) from University of Nebraska Medical Center
• MSN in Adult Health & Illness (2006) from University of Nebraska Medical Center
• BSN (1991) from South Dakota State University

Dr. White's research centers on symptom distress in adult stem cell transplant patients, with clinical expertise in oncology nursing and adult health management. As a certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACNS-BC), she integrates evidence-based practice into undergraduate nursing education across sophomore, junior, and senior levels.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources.

In her administrative role as Program Director, she oversees curriculum development and student progression while maintaining clinical practice to ensure educational relevance. Her work emphasizes translating symptom management research into improved patient outcomes for immunocompromised populations.