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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New rankings measuring National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding among schools of nursing nationwide show that The Ohio State University College of Nursing has risen to No. 6 in the nation and No. 1 among Ohio schools of nursing for fiscal year 2025, reinforcing its position as a national leader in nursing research.
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