Anita Zehala

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First Name
Anita
Last Name
Zehala
Credentials
MS, RN, APRN-CNS, CNE
Clinical Instructor of Practice
Address
371 Newton Hall
Address (Line 2)
1585 Neil Avenue
City
Columbus
State
OH
Zip Code
43210

I have been with the College of Nursing continuously since Winter '98 but also taught during the Summer of '95. Since then I have taught as a clinical instructor at every level in the undergraduate program and at the beginning level for graduate entry program. I am currently serving in the course manager role for the junior medical-surgical nursing class and continue to teach in the clinical setting. My favorite thing about teaching is seeing a student “get it” and take pride in finally understanding a concept. I also enjoy being involved in the workings of the College of Nursing by serving on various committees. I especially enjoy working on curriculum development.

I am a member of the Central Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses (NAON). I served a 2-year term as president of the local chapter in the past and have been on the education committee for the national annual education congress given by NAON. I have been certified as an orthopedic nurse (ONC) for 27 years. I am also an active member of the Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, Nursing Honor Society. I serve as the Awards Committee Chair on this Ohio State Chapter.

As a staff nurse, I enjoyed teaching patients and fellow staff members. It was a natural extension to become a clinical instructor for nursing students.

Anita's area of expertise is Medical-Surgical Nursing, with a love for orthopedic patients.

Professional Society Memberships

News

March 01, 2024

Buckeye nursing well-represented among award/grant recipients and featured presenters

The Ohio State University College of Nursing research community is well-represented at the 48th annual Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) conference this week, with several faculty members and students recognized as award winners, grant recipients and featured presenters.

February 22, 2024

College ranks 6th among public institutions

For the first time in its history, The Ohio State University College of Nursing vaulted into the nation’s top 10 colleges of nursing in funding support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).