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 research shows that overall, the prevalence of adverse and positive childhood experiences reported by parents of teenagers hasn’t changed substantially in the United States in recent years.
The findings suggest that interventions designed to boost positive family experiences and shield children from negative experiences may not be hitting the mark on a national scale, the study’s authors say.
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The Ohio State University is investing $14 million into expanding one of its programs.
The university plans to nearly double undergraduate enrollment within the College of Nursing amid a nationwide nursing shortage.
“We need to answer that call, answer the calling to care and help people in the healthcare community,” said Dr. Wendy Bowles, Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Programs at Ohio State’s College of Nursing.
