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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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.