Jie Hu

Dr. Hu’s research focuses on developing and implementing culturally appropriate, family dyad-focused interventions to improve diabetes self-management and glycemic control, particularly among African American and Hispanic American populations. Currently, Dr. Hu leads a federally funded R01 project from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) working with an interdisciplinary research team, to examine the effectiveness of a family-based diabetes intervention for African American adults with type 2 diabetes. Her research also explores the impact of contextual factors on glycemic control and cardiovascular risk, contributing valuable insights into health disparities.
Dr. Hu teaches graduate-level courses and mentors graduate and honors undergraduate students. She is passionate about preparing future nurse scientists and healthcare leaders. Dr. Hu earned her PhD and master’s degrees from the University of Arizona. She has over 78 publications in peer-reviewed nursing and multidisciplinary journals. Dr. Hu was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2014.
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The Ohio State University College of Nursing is aiming to double undergraduate enrollment by 2027 in response to nationwide nursing shortages.
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Full-time program can be completed in as few as 18 months
A new program at The Ohio State University College of Nursing is helping students with a degree and an interest in a career in health care reach their goals at an accelerated pace.
The college launched the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) program in 2024 for students who have finished college in a non-nursing field but desire to have a career in nursing. The full-time program can be completed in as few as 18 months.