Cindy Beckett

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
New national and international recognition for our faculty, alumni and students highlight impact in research and healthcare
Over the past three months, several members of The Ohio State University College of Nursing community have received honors that spotlight their achievements and impact across nursing and healthcare, including:
Faculty member leads evidence-based practice and implementation science efforts
The Ohio State University Board of Trustees has approved Molly McNett, PhD, RN, CNRN, FNCS, FAAN, to assume the Helene Fuld Health Trust Endowed Professorship for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare at the College of Nursing.