Esther Chipps

Esther Chipps PhD, RN, NEA-BC is the Clinical Nurse Scientist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Practice. Dr. Chipps ‘s hospital-based clinical nurse scientist role focuses on directing the program of research for the nursing staff at our large academic medical center. In addition to facilitating the bedside clinical research projects of staff RNs and advanced practice RNs, she is also involved in many interdisciplinary research teams throughout the health system. Dr. Chipps is certified as a Nurse Executive-Advanced. Dr. Chipps has published in a variety of nursing and interdisciplinary journals. Her specific research interests are in developing and implementing evidence-based protocols in the hospital setting and clinician decision making related to the prevention of hospital errors.
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New building will serve as a gateway facility for the health sciences campus
In recognition of the impact of the nursing profession on their family and the community, Gary and Jane Heminger have pledged a naming gift to the new building currently under construction for The Ohio State University College of Nursing.
Memphis, TN – Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has been shown to reduce cost and improve patient outcomes, but current diagnostic approaches can be invasive and costly. A recent study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, has found a novel way to identify a high potential for developing Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms occur. Ray Romano, PhD, RN, completed the research as part of his PhD in the Nursing Science Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Graduate Health Sciences.