Cindy Beckett

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Cindy Beckett Portrait
First Name
Cindy
Last Name
Beckett
Credentials
PhD, RNC-OB, LCCE, LSS-BB, CHRC | Evidence-based Practice (CH)
Faculty Emeritus
she/her/hers

Dr. Cindy Beckett is an evidence-based practice (EBP) expert who leans on her 40+ years of nursing experience to educate, mentor and support nursing and healthcare professionals in EBP integration, research, perinatal substance abuse, population health and policy. Her work as a mentor and advocate at the local, state, national and global levels has focused on improving the health and well-being of patients, families, healthcare providers and communities.

Dr. Beckett teaches and mentors Doctor of Nursing Practice students in the knowledge, skills and strategies to support initiatives in EBP and evidence-based quality improvement. She has also provided oversight for all aspects of EBP certification and credentialing and promotes integration of EBP into practice and curricula.

Dr. Beckett received her BSN from the University of Texas at Arlington, MS in nursing with a focus on education from San Jose State University, PhD in nursing research focusing on rural and underserved populations from the University of Arizona and her post-doctoral educational certificate in evidence-based practice from Arizona State University.

News

September 26, 2025

Four-year study to develop predictive models for personalized pain care

September 23, 2025

College to accept candidates for January 2026 and August 2026 cohorts

The Ohio State University College of Nursing has received a $1.8 million, five-year continuation of its Training in the Science of Health Development (TSHD) program.

Calendar

October 08, 12:00 p.m.
Jane E. Heminger Hall, Room 380
1577 Neil Avenue
Columbus
OH
43210