Brian Smith

First Name
Brian
Last Name
Smith
Credentials
DNP, RN, EdD
Assistant Professor of Practice
Address
1577 Neil Avenue
City
Columbus
State
OH
Zip Code
43210

Dr. Brian Smith’s nursing career spans 40 years. He has extensive experience in the ICU and medical-surgical nursing, and he worked as a hospice case manager for 10 years. This associate professor in the College of Nursing became an educator in 2000, aiming to improve students’ critical thinking, communication and assessment skills.

Dr. Smith’s dedication to teaching comes from a calling to support his community through service leadership. He inspires and challenges his students to go beyond their comfort zones and wants them to be happy, even in challenging moments. His future projects include instructional design and incorporating AI and virtual reality into online courses.

News

April 09, 2025

College of Nursing community engagement leader recognized for research excellence

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has named Carolyn Gunther, PhD, RDN, LD, who serves as senior associate dean for community engagement and associate professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, as part of its inaugural class of “Excellence in Nutrition” Fellows.

April 08, 2025

Doctor of Nursing Practice program vaults into nation’s top 10 overall

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