Stephen McGhee

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First Name

Stephen

Last Name

McGhee

Credentials

DNP, MSc, RN, VR, FFNMRCSI, FNAP, FAAN

Associate Clinical Professor

Director of International Education Initiatives

mcghee.162@osu.edu

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

Gonzalez, J.M. McGhee, S. Ortega, J. (2021) Facial flushing, nausea, sweating and palpitations after eating fish. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners. Published online: doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.05.016.
McGhee, S., Gonzalez, J.M., Nadeau, C., Morrison-Beedy, D. (2021). Winged Scapula: an overview of pathophysiology, diagnosis and management Emergency Nurse. Published online. doi: 10.7748/en.2021.e2090
McGhee, S. Gonzalez, J.M. Ortega, J. (2021) Fever, nausea and general malaise: a case challenge. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 17 (4) 757-760
Finnegan, A. Di Lemma, L. McGhee, S. Watson, R. (2021) A Protocol for Evaluating Serious Stress in Military Veterans, their carers and Families. BMJ Military Health. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001715.
Steen, M., Di Lemma, L., Finnegan, A., Wepa, D., & McGhee, S. (2021) Self-compassion and Veterans Health: A scoping review. Journal of Veterans Studies 7(1), 86-130.
McGhee, S.,Gonzalez, J.M., Ortega, J. (2021) Unilateral shoulder pain: a case challenge. Journal for Nurse Practitioners 17 (2) 241-243
McGhee, S.,Gonzalez, J.M., Ortega, J. (2021) Puncture wound to right lower leg, with swelling and ecchymosis: a case challenge. Journal for Nurse Practitioners. 17 (1) 123-126

News

May 27, 2025

Tornwall awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Kyrgyzstan

Joni Tornwall, clinical professor, College of Nursing, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to teach student-centered nursing practices at Kyrgyz State Medical Academy.