David White, DNAP, MSNA, APRN-CRNA

About

David White brings nearly two decades of clinical, academic and administrative leadership experience in nurse anesthesia. His professional background reflects extensive expertise across the full scope of nurse anesthesia practice, including healthcare leadership, organizational development and program administration.

A dedicated advocate for the nurse anesthesia profession, White has served in numerous leadership roles at the hospital, university and state levels, collaborating with healthcare leaders, policymakers and legislators to advance the profession and strengthen access to high-quality anesthesia care throughout Oklahoma.

Prior to his appointment as program director of The University of Tulsa nurse anesthesia program, White served as assistant program director, where he played a central role in advancing simulation-based education. He helped lead the redesign and renovation of the program’s simulation center and contributed to the redevelopment of simulation curricula after completing the Anesthesia Simulation Instructor Course at the Stanford University Center for Immersive and Simulation-Based Learning.

White’s leadership philosophy is centered on building strong teams, fostering independent thinking and cultivating a culture of excellence, accountability and service. Under his leadership, the faculty team at UTulsa has developed a highly collaborative and student-centered environment focused on preparing the next generation of nurse anesthetists. Students consistently identify the university’s supportive culture and faculty mentorship as defining strengths of the program.

His vision for the program is to develop nationally respected nurse anesthesia leaders distinguished by clinical excellence, innovation and servant leadership.