Donna trained and qualified as a Dental Nurse in 1991. She also holds the NEBDN Award in Dental Sedation Nursing and a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training and is currently studying part-time for a BA Degree.

She is a GDC registered Dental Nurse with experience in general practice. She is a Dental Nursing tutor and an examiner with the NEBDN. Recently she was appointed to the GDC Fitness To Practise panel.