Stephen McGhee

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Stephen McGhee
First Name
Stephen
Last Name
McGhee
Credentials
DNP, MSc, RN, VR, FFNMRCSI, FNAP, FAAN
Associate Clinical Professor
Director of International Education Initiatives
Address
1577 Neil Avenue
City
Columbus
State
OH
Zip Code
43210

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.

Publications

News

October 21, 2025

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.

Read the Ohio State News story

October 10, 2025

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.

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