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Sandra A. Hyder

DNP, MBA, APRN, ACNPC-AG, CPHQ, NEA-BC, LBBP, CCRN, CVRN, PCCN

Assistant Professor

Department of Graduate Studies

Dr. Sandra Hyder has over two decades of experience in nursing and has made a significant contribution to the field. With nearly nine years of experience as a nurse practitioner, Dr. Hyder has been actively engaged in advancing the profession through both national and international lectures. Her expertise has been recognized at events such as the American Nurse's Association's 2022 national gathering, ""You Make A Difference." Dr. Hyder's dedication to education is evident through her eight years of teaching experience at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Currently serving as the interim director of advanced practice providers at Memorial Hospital-TMC.

Education

Cizik School of Nursing at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Texas
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership Track
2023
Project Title: Improving the Case Mix Index in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patients

Texas Woman’s University
Master of Science in nursing - Adult/Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
2015
Project Title: Implementation of a Nurse Practitioner Led CAUTI Reduction Program

Texas Woman’s University
Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration Focus
2010

Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 
2005

Clinical/Research Focus

Critical care and healthcare administration