Excellence in Clinical Engagement Award, 2024
College of Health and Human Services
Dayle Sharp has shown her excellence in clinical-based teaching and dedication to the university community and the profession of nursing. This is evident from her multiple presentations, publications, service to university committees and leadership as president of a national nursing organization. In addition to her professional endeavors, Dayle possesses a genuine warmth and compassion that resonates with both students and colleagues alike. She goes above and beyond to support and uplift her students and coworkers, offering guidance and encouragement whenever needed. Dayle’s impressive record of academic and clinical accomplishments as well as leadership exemplifies the qualities and dedication that the Excellence in Clinical Engagement Award seeks to honor.
Dayle and a UNH colleague from the Institute of Health Policy and Practice developed and were awarded a 4-year, $2.8 million HRSA grant titled Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW): Moving Beyond the Usual. This work expanded the healthcare workforce of New Hampshire with a focus on rural and underserved areas. The grant focused on critical areas of opioid use disorder, behavioral health and healthcare policy analysis.
The grant funded tuition for 48 nurse practitioner students, 44 family nurse practitioners and four psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students to train in rural and underserved communities in New Hampshire and Maine. Telehealth equipment was funded by this grant to increase patient care access to an innovative telemonitoring program. Dayle is dedicated, passionate, committed to fostering a culture of learning and growth, a trailblazer and an inspiration to us all. Dayle's exceptional contributions to nursing education and her unwavering commitment to serving underserved communities truly embody the spirit of excellence we celebrate with this award, making her a remarkable role model for future generations of nurses.
About this Award
This award acknowledges and honors a member of the UNH faculty who has demonstrated a record of excellence in clinical engagement. This award is based on the quality integrated within the educational and practicum-based training of students in clinical-based professions, teaching, caring about students, and devotion to the university community. Recipients of this award are members of the university faculty who have provided leadership and a demonstrated record of achievement in clinical activities, teaching, and service. Award winners contribute both on-campus and off-campus in the broader chosen professional arenas in which the faculty has valued expertise. This award will be presented annually to a UNH benefits-eligible faculty member, excluding faculty that have received this award within the last five years.
