Stephen McGhee
Dr. Stephen McGhee fulfills his calling to care by advancing nursing education and global health, improving outcomes for students, nurses, military/veteran populations and diverse communities. His work drives innovation and meaningful impact in healthcare systems worldwide.
Dr. McGhee is the College of Nursing’s director for international educational initiatives. His expertise includes nursing education, military/veteran health and international collaboration, with a strong focus on evaluation, student success and global health initiatives.
He also serves as the new editor-in-chief of the journal Applied Nursing Research, where he plans to expand the journal's global reach and impact by fostering innovative, high-quality research that addresses critical issues in nursing and healthcare. Dr. McGhee aims to enhance collaboration with diverse researchers and amplify evidence-based practices to advance the nursing profession worldwide.
The native of Glasgow, Scotland earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree in nursing from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Faculty member recognized for impact and influence in the healthcare field
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) named faculty member Jessica Fritter, DHSc, MACPR, ACRP-CP, FACRP, as part of its 2026 class of Fellows.
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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