Dean’s Message

Our new U.S. News & World Report rankings show the consistent strength of our online graduate and undergraduate programs. Overall, our online master’s degree is ranked #3 in the nation, with specialty areas also gaining top ranks (psychiatric mental health #3, FNP #5). Our online RN to BSN program, together with all of Ohio State’s online programs, garnered a university-wide ranking of #5. We have consistently delivered top-tier education for several years both online and in-person. That’s because of the people who make this college great: our dedicated faculty and staff, our hard-working students, our exemplary alumni and our generous donors and friends who keep us going strong. Many thanks to all of you for lifting us up to this achievement!

We’re so proud of the strides our researchers are making to advance healthcare, including mental health. The new 5-year, $3.6 million National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Mental Health grant awarded to Christina Dyar, PhD, will fund a study to examine the impact of microaggressions and discrimination on the mental health of bisexual and pansexual adolescents and young adults.

We hope alumni in the area can join us for the 15th annual Alumni Society Hockey Night on February 15! Find out more on their event page. Also, please read about the new Clinical Research Summer Camp for high school students happening this summer, a collaboration between the College of Nursing, Ohio State’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Columbus State Community College and Nationwide Children’s Hospital as part of Ohio State’s Next STEPP (STEM, Technology and Educational Pathways Program). Students need to apply for this wonderful opportunity by February 14.

Please be careful in this cold weather – bundle up, protect yourself from falls and keep your skin protected from harsh temperatures. Spring will be here soon!

Many thanks,

Karen M. Rose, PhD, RN, FGSA, FNAP, FAAN
Dean and Professor, College of Nursing
The Ohio State University