May 07, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Practice: Supporting Evidence-based Care

Celebrate Nurses Week with a free continuing education opportunity designed to strengthen your evidence-based practice (EBP) skills and explore the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing. This timely presentation will introduce practical ways AI tools can support evidence-based care while emphasizing responsible, ethical use in clinical settings.

June 06, 2026 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday, June 6
Noon to 5 p.m.
Heminger Hall, 1577 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210

A new, family-friendly experience for our Ohio State community. Bring the children (recommended ages 7-14) in your life for an afternoon of learning and exploration across the world of nursing.

What to expect

Enjoy hands-on, kid-friendly activities that showcase how nurses learn, lead and care for others. Families can visit interactive action stations featuring:

April 14, 2026 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

How mentorship sparks breakthroughs in health care

Attend an afternoon of TED-style talks featuring four College of Nursing faculty members whose research spans the health care continuum. Each speaker will share their unique area of research and reflect on the mentorship experiences that shaped their scholarly journey. Together, these conversations highlight how guidance, collaboration and shared discovery drive innovation across generations of health care leaders.

April 11, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, April 11 
10 a.m. 
1577 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 

Join the Nursing Alumni Society on a 3-mile wellness walk around campus and continue conversations over coffee afterward with fellow Buckeyes. 
 
Meet at the Heminger Hall front entrance to reconnect with alumni, enjoy the spring weather and focus on your well-being.  

May 06, 2026 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
May 6-12, 2026
April 01, 2026 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Midway 1-4; St. Louis Union Station Hotel

Reconnect with fellow Buckeye nurses and researchers at the MNRS Conference during this special alumni reception. Celebrate nursing scholarship and build new professional connections.

March 31, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
5:30-7 p.m. ET
Virtual (Zoom)

Beyond Neil Avenue: The Global Nursing Workforce — Where We’ve Been and Where We're Going 

Join the Nursing Alumni Society for a complimentary continuing education (CE) professional development opportunity. Ohio State alumna Emily Funk, BSN ’05, associate clinical professor and director of global academic partnerships and innovation at the Duke University School of Nursing, will lead the session.

September 19, 2022

Marie L. Lobo, PhD, earned the 2022 Archie M. Griffin Professional Achievement Award for her pioneering work in nursing education over her 50-year nursing career.

Read about her achievement here.

March 24, 2022

Nurse Esther Flores ’01 gave up her day job to care for victims of human trafficking. Now she helps them meet basic needs by providing safe spaces and food for mind, body and spirit.

May 19, 2020

The Ohio State University College of Nursing recognized two alumni for their phenomenal work with students in the first annual Preceptor Awards. Derrick Grey, MS, PMHNP, was awarded the 2020 Preceptor Achievement Award. Cynthia Milich, MS, CNP, received the 2020 Preceptor of the Year Award.