Dean Melnyk also announces new leadership positions for three faculty members

After more than 40 years educating, inspiring and mentoring generations of nursing and healthcare leaders, Margaret Graham, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, vice dean and associate professor at the College of Nursing, announced that she plans to retire at the end of the year.

by Wendy Bowles, Margaret Graham and Portia Zaire

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed both the importance of and deficiencies in our healthcare system, including our primary care infrastructure. And beyond a shadow of a doubt, it has spotlighted the need for registered nurses to play a larger role in serving patients in primary care settings.

The Ohio State University College of Nursing hosted an event for current and future registered nurses (RNs) on Thursday to promote new programs aimed at preparing RNs for enhanced roles in primary care settings.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) honored Margaret Graham, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, vice dean of The Ohio State University College of Nursing, with its 2019 Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Educator Award at NONPF’s annual conference in Atlanta on Saturday.

Margaret Graham, PhD, RN, FNP, PNP, associate dean for advanced practice and community partnerships and associate professor at The Ohio State University, has received the 2013 American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Ohio State Award for Excellence.