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While studying for her PhD at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, new Assistant Professor Shannon Gillespie, PhD, RN, worked on a study that measured how a biomarker called brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) affects pregnant women. The study, now published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology, shows that low BDNF levels precede depression in the mother and low birth weight in the baby.
Insanity is defined as repeating an action and expecting different results. Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FNAP, FAAN, recently provided a guest blog on the Hayes, Inc. website to offer insight for the practical results that evidence-based practice (EBP) can offer.
According to a study published on Sept. 16 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, hospitalized smokers are more likely to quit after a nurse explains dangers and benefits to them before they are released. Sonia A. Duffy, PhD, RN, FAAN, Mildred E. Newton Professor in the College of Nursing at Ohio State, is the lead author on the study.
A new speaker series in the College of Nursing will provide opportunities for discussion and collaboration among the nurse scientists and researchers in the college and other health sciences colleges. Hosted by the Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth (MSPCWCY), the Lean-In speaker series inspires thinking, promotes discussion and stimulates research collaboration.
Two faculty members from The Ohio State University College of Nursing have earned one of the highest honors in their field.
As hospitals across the country continue to feel pressure to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs, a new study published today in Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing reveals one reason why many organizations continue to fall short.
A book written by Associate Vice President for Health Promotion, University Chief Wellness Officer and College of Nursing Dean Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, RN, CPNP/PMHNP, FAANP FNAP, FAAN, has been recognized as a Book of the Year for 2015 by the American Journal of Nursing (AJN).
An innovative research-based program to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and improved health outcomes in adolescents entitled the Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE) Healthy Lifestyles Thinking, Emotions, Exercise and Nutrition (TEEN) Program has been selected for inclusion in a prestigious online database housed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
The Ohio State University College of Nursing is honored to announce that Linda Chlan, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been selected by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as its 2016 Distinguished Research Lecturer.
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