Overview

LaDonna Hale is a tenured Professor in the Department of Physician Associate at WSU.  Professor Hale earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kansas in 1995 and Master of Theological Studies from Newman University in 2022. 

Her years of clinical experience in independent retail, hospital pharmacy, and nursing home consulting add a wealth of practical knowledge to her role.  She actively participates in teaching, research, and community service and volunteers at Guadalupe Clinic (JayDoc).  Her research interests include interprofessional education/practice and improving the health of older adults. 

For over 25 years Professor Hale has taught advanced pharmacotherapy, research methods, and evidence-based practice courses to students from various health disciplines, earning recognition with both College and University-level teaching awards.  She is dedicated to inspiring enthusiasm and passion for learning, providing students with the essential tools to become skilled colleagues – PAs who effectively apply their evidence-based medicine and pharmacology knowledge to practice medicine safely and improve patient care. 

“I feel honored and blessed to be an educator.  I love learning alongside my students every day.  PAs must acquire not only knowledge, but also the art of medicine and the essence of being a healthcare provider and lifelong learner."

Information

Areas of Teaching Interest
  • PA710 Advanced Pharmacotherapy I (3 hr, Fall) - for PA & DNP students
  • PA711 Advanced Pharmacotherapy II (3 hr, Spring) - for PA & DNP students
  • PA834 Interprofessional Evidence-Based Practice (1 hr, Spring) - for PA, SLP, & AUD students
  • PA800 Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice - for PA students
  • PA896 & PA897 Directed Studies in Research I & II - for PA students
Publications

* Indicates student co-author

  1. Hale LS, Hanneman RJ, Brown GR. Family medicine preceptors meeting learning outcomes in rotation shortage areas [abstract]. Journal of Physician Assistant Education 2023; in -press.
  2. Hale LS.  Book chapter, “Concepts of Orthopedic Pharmacology”; review questions and appendix “Commonly Used Medications in Orthopedics”; Shankman GA, Manske RC. Fundamental Orthopedic Management for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 5th ed.  Elsevier Publishers: St. Louis, MI.  Copyright 2022; 4th ed in 2014; 3rd ed in 2011.
  3. Porter B, Zaeem M, Heyes P, Hale LS, Jones CMC, Gestring M, Acquisto NM. Pharmacist involvement in trauma resuscitation across the United States: A 10-year follow-up survey. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2019;76(16);1226-1230.
  4. Hale LS, Votaw LL, Mayer J, Sobota KF.  Nurses’ knowledge, perceptions, and self-confidence regarding evidence-based antibiotic use in the long-term care setting.  Consultant Pharmacist 2017;32(11):700-706. 
  5. Hale LS, Brown GR.  Similar findings regarding predictors of PANCE performance [letter to the editor]. Journal of Physician Assistant Education 2017;28(3):124. 
  6. Hale LS. Book chapter, “The effects of medications on communication in older adulthood” in Hull RH (ed) Communication Disorders in Aging. Sage Publications: Los Angeles, CA. Copyright 2017.
  7. Hale LS, DiLollo A.  Immersive interprofessional education using an evidence-based practice course.  Journal of Physician Assistant Education 2016;27(3):117-125.
  8. Hale LS, Wallace M, *Adams CR, *Kaufman ML, *Snyder CL.  Considering point-of-care electronic medical resources in lieu of traditional textbooks for medical education.  Journal of Physician Assistant Education 2015;26(3):161-166.
  9. Hale LS, *Fraser SJ, Keuter KR, Lee FA, Berg GM.  A survey assessing Kansas physician assistants’ attitudes/beliefs and current practices regarding implementation of fall prevention strategies in older adults.  Kansas Journal of Medicine 2015;8(4):135-142.  
  10. Brown GR, Hale LS, *Britz MC, *Schrader MJ, *Sholz SL, *Unruh MJ.  A survey of Kansas physicians’ perceptions of physician assistant education and qualifications.  Kansas Journal of Medicine 2015;8(1):18-25.
  11. Brown GR, *Imel B, *Nelson A, Hale LS, *Jansen N.  Correlations between PANCE performance, physician assistant program grade point average, and selection criteria.  Journal of Physician Assistant Education 2013;24(1):42-44.
  12. Lamis RL, Kramer JS, Hale LS, Zackula RE, Berg GM.  Fall risk associated with inpatient medications.  American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2012;69(21):1888-94. 
  13. Hale LS, *Morton JM, *Albers JN, *Pham GT.  Physician assistant student exposure to the long-term care setting by working with a consultant pharmacist.  Journal of Physician Assistant Education 2012;23(2):31-35.
  14. Manske RC, Hale LS.  At home study course book chapter, “Pharmacology in Sports Physical Therapy” in Sports Certified Specialist Examination Preparatory Course.  Sports Physical Therapy Section of American PT Association: Indianapolis, IN.  Copyright 2012.
  15. Hale LS, *Calder CR.  Book chapter, “Managing Medication Nonadherence” (pg 41 – 46) and digital PowerPoint slides in Muma RD, Lyons BA. Patient Education: A Practical Approach, 2nd ed.  Jones and Bartlett Learning: Sudbury, MA. Copyright 2012.
  16. Radebaugh TS, Bahner CA. Ballard-Reisch D, Epp M, Hale LS, Hanley R, Kendrick K, Rogers ME, Rogers NL (alphabetical).  Falling less in Kansas: Development of a fall risk reduction toolkit.  Journal of Aging Research 2011;2011:532079. Epub 2011 Sep 19.
  17. Radebaugh TS, Bahner CA, Ballard-Reisch D, Epp M, Hale LS, Hanley R, Kendrick K, Riley S, Rogers M, Rogers N (alphabetical).  The Falling Less in Kansas Toolkit: A self-care intervention.  Visibility 2011;5(3):11-13.
  18. Berg GM, Vasquez DG, Moran DA, Hale LS, Nyberg SM. Evaluation of process variations in non-compliance in the implementation of evidence-based sepsis care.  Journal for Healthcare Quality 2011;2011:doi:10.1111/j.1945-1474.2011.00168x.
  19. *Kelly DM, *Frick EM, Hale LS.  How the medication review can help to reduce risk of falls in older patients.  Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants 2011;24(4):30-35.
  20. Self TS, Hale LS, *Crumrine D.  Pharmacotherapy and children with Autism spectrum disorder: a tutorial for speech language pathologists.  Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools 2010;41(3):367-375. 
  21. Hale LS, Nyberg SM, *Mohr AM, *Wegner-Busch EK.  Preliminary national survey of pharmacist involvement in trauma resuscitation.  American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2009;66(9):797-798. 
  22. Hale LS, *Mirakian EA, Day DB.  Online vs. classroom instruction: student satisfaction and learning outcomes in an undergraduate allied health pharmacology course.  Journal of Allied Health 2009;38(2):36e-42e.
  23. *Wilkin RT, Hale LS, Claiborne RA.  Poor medication history plus slow symptom onset delays a diagnosis. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants 2009;22(10):39-41.
  24. Hale LS, Griffin AE, *Cartwright OM, *Moulin J, *Alford SJ, *Fleming RM.  Potentially inappropriate medication use in hospitalized older adults: a DUE using the full Beers criteria.  Formulary 2008;43:326–327,332-336.
  25. Kramer JS, Hopkins PJ, Rosendale JC, Garrelts JC, Hale LS, Nester TM, Cochran P, Eidem LA, Haneke RD.  Implementation of an electronic system for medication reconciliation.  American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2007;64(4):404–422.  Winner of the American Society of Health-system Pharmacists Research & Education Foundation Award for Innovation in Pharmacy Practice in Health Systems, 2008. 
  26. Hale LS, *Shrack JS, *Stump EK, Berg-Copas GM.  Statewide emergency contraception survey: preliminary findings.  Journal of Kansas Pharmacy 2007;81(4):58–60,62.
  27. Hale LS, Wilson CM, Lewis DK, Eckert RM, Smith B.  Standardized patients and multidisciplinary classroom instruction for physical therapist students to improve interviewing skills and attitudes about diabetes.  Journal of Physical Therapy Education 2006;20(1):22–27.
  28. Hale LS, Durham CR.  A simple, weight-based extended-interval gentamicin dosage protocol for neonates.  American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2005;62(15):1613–1616.
  29. Day DB, Hale LS.  Promoting critical thinking in online physician assistant courses.  Perspective on Physician Assistant Education 2005;16(2):96–102.
  30. Quigley TF, Hale LS.  Questions and answers about emergency contraception.  Advance for Physician Assistants 2004;12(1-2):38–47.
  31. Hale LS.  Pharmacist-obtained medication histories.  Hospital Pharmacy Europe 2003;9:81–83.
  32. Hale LS, Goehring M.  A multidisciplinary approach to managing osteoporosis.  Annals of Long-Term Care: Clinical Care and Aging 2003;11(8):40–47.
  33. Nester TM, Hale LS.  Effectiveness of a pharmacist-acquired medication history in promoting patient safety.  American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2002;59(22):2221–2225.
  34. Quigley TF, Hale LS.  Be alert to sleep disorders: diagnosis and management of common problems of sleep.  Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants 2001;14(6):16–47.
  35. Hale LS.  Treating transient insomnia in older patients.  Patient Care 2001;35(5):91–97. 
Clinical Experience
  • 10 years experience as a Clinical Pharmacist - Hospital Setting
  • 8 years experience as a Clinical Pharmacist - Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Unit settings
Awards and Honors
  • 2023 WSU Professor Incentive Review (PIR)
  • 2022 Alpha Alpha Alpha First-Generation Student Honor Society
  • 2019 & 2020  JayDoc Outreach at Guadalupe Clinic – Pharmacist of the Year
  • 2017  WSU Professor Incentive Review (PIR)
  • 2009  WSU Leadership in the Advancement of Teaching Award
  • 2008  American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Poster Competition, 3rd place award
  • 2008  ASHP Research & Education Foundation Award for Innovation in Pharmacy Practice in Health Systems  
  • 2008  College of Health Professions Rodenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching
  • 2007  Kansas Board of Pharmacy Clinical Research Award
  • 2005  WSU Academy of Effective Teaching Award (see reflection in the WSU Handbook of Reflections on the Art of Teaching, p 51)
  • 2003  Kansas Board of Pharmacy Clinical Research Award
  • 2000  College of Health Professions Rodenberg Award for Excellence in Teaching
  • 1999  Kansas Board of Pharmacy Innovative Clinical Practice Award
Grants

Grants are used to fund research, community-service projects, equipment for the Program, curriculum development, and other endeavors.  

  1. 2022. Dudley C, Hanneman R, Hale LS. Improving Ophthalmology Instruction and Clinical Learning Opportunities for PA Students.  WSU CHP Clifford & Leah Gaulter Memorial Fund.  Funded $6,569.
  2. 2017. Wallace M (PI), Frizzel H, Hartke R, Huntley A, Kyllo J, Russel A, Hale LS. The Risk of Recreational Trampoline Use in the Pediatric Population: A Retrospective Study.  Wichita Medical Research & Education Foundation Grant (WMREF).  Funded $3,000.
  3. 2017. Rogers C (PI), Hale LS. Incorporation of Smiles for Life: A National Oral Health Curriculum into PA Education Curriculum. Physician Assistant Oral Health Research Integration Grant, NCCPA Health Foundation.  Funded $3,000.
  4. 2015. Hale LS (PI), Drassen-Ham A, Rogers N.  Falling Less in Kansas Toolkit (Spanish Version) Distribution & Education.  Riverside Health Foundation Development Fund.  Funded $500.
  5. 2015. Hale LS (PI), Drassen-Ham A, Rogers N.  Dissemination of the Falling LinKS Toolkit throughout Kansas.  WSU CHP Clifford & Leah Gaulter Memorial Fund.  Funded $2,919.
  6. 2014. Rogers NL (PI), Hale LS, Radebaugh TS.  Falling Less in Kansas: Spanish Translation.  WSU CHP Interprofessional Education Fund.  Funded $3047. 
  7. 2014. Wallace M (PI), Hale LS.  Increasing accessibility of the audience response system.  WSU CHP Technology Fund.  Funded $2,400.
  8. 2013. Hale LS.  Funding for development and improvement of online instruction in the interprofessional evidence-based practice and research methods graduate course.  WSU CHP Interprofessional Education Fund.  Funded $10,000.
  9. 2012. Hale LS.  Development and improvement of online instruction in the interprofessional evidence-based practice and research methods graduate course.  WSU CHP Technology Fund Application.  Funded $9,000.
  10. 2011. Rogers NL (PI), Hale LS, Rogers M, Radebaugh TS, Falling LinKS: Development of training materials for home health aides. WSU Multidisciplinary Research Project Award (MURPA).  Funded $4,962.
  11. 2010. Hale LS (PI), Keuter KR, Rogers NL, Regional Institute on Aging Falling LinKS Research Team.  Readability, usability, and practicality of a locally developed fall prevention toolkit for older adults.  WSU University Research / Creative Projects Award.  Funded $4,500. 
  12. 2009. Elder BL (PI), Hale LS, Bahner CA, Regional Institute on Aging Falling LinKS Research Team.  Readability and suitability of falls related health information for older adults with age-related low vision.  WSU CHP Clifford & Leah Gaulter Memorial Fund.  Funded $3,500.
  13. 2008. Hale LS (PI), Nyberg SM, Keuter K.  Kansas health care providers’ knowledge/attitudes regarding falls prevention.  Gridley-Hoover Pilot Research Program, WSU Regional Institute on Aging.  Funded $20,000.
  14. 2008. Radebaugh TS (PI), Regional Institute on Aging Falling LinKS Research Team. Falling Less in Kansas (Falling LinKS) toolkit development.  United Methodist Health Ministry Fund.  Funded $41,250.
  15. 2007. Hale LS.  Evaluation of the effectiveness of a sepsis response team in the treatment of severe sepsis in older persons and possible ageism.  WSU Regional Institute on Aging.  Funded $10,000.
  16. 2006. Day DB (PI), Hale LS, Hermes K, Griffin A, Manske RC, Reiman M, authors listed alphabetically.  Growth in critical thinking dispositions in health professions students and the relationship with learning styles.  WSU University Research / Creative Projects Award.  Funded $3,515.
  17. 2004. Kramer J(PI), Hopkins P, Cochran P, Garrelts J, Hale LS, Nester TM, Eidem L, Haneke R, Rosendale J.  Collaborative pharmacist and nurse before/after study to evaluate patient safety using electronically standardized admission and discharge medication reconciliation in a tertiary care hospital.  American Society of Health-System Pharmacist Foundation.  Funded $40,000. 
  18. 2003. Hale LS, Eckert R, Lewis K, Wilson C. Multidisciplinary instruction designed to enhance interface between physical therapists and persons with visual impairment and diabetes.  WSU CHP Clifford & Leah Gaulter Memorial Fund.  Funded $10,000.
  19. 2002. Lewis K (PI), Eckert R, Hale LS, Wilson C.  Multidisciplinary instruction on interviewing and screening using standardized patients. WSU CHP Clifford & Leah Gaulter Memorial Fund.  Funded $8,682.
Areas of Service