Research has shown that registered nurses suffer from depression at nearly twice the rate of folks in other professions.
First-of-its-kind clinic opens at The Ohio State University to evaluate new interprofessional model for reducing cardiovascular risk
Partnership using national Million Hearts® initiative strategies aims to help at-risk faculty and staff at Ohio State live healthier lives
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Partners from several of The Ohio State University’s health sciences colleges and the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital cut a ceremonial ribbon today to officially open a first-in-the-nation clinic that features an innovative, evidence-based, interdisciplinary model aimed at decreasing risks for cardiovascular disease in at-risk faculty and staff at Ohio State.
Reflections on Nursing Leadership noteworthy member news
Daily, Sigma members advance world health through scholarship, leadership and service. Below are some who have been recognized for their achievements.
Nursing shortage has schools and healthcare providers scrambling to fill the gap
Ohio State University is working to address the supply and demand issue through the launch of a “Path2BSN” community college option. The program was designed to help boost the proportion of nurses with a bachelor’s degree in Central Ohio.
Path2BSN allows students from seven Central Ohio community colleges – including Columbus State – to transfer seamlessly into Ohio State’s online registered nurse to bachelor of science in nursing program, saving them money and time, said Wendy Bowles, assistant professor of clinical nursing in the College of Nursing.
H.R. 4174 (115th): Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2017
H.R. 4174 addresses several recommendations from the final report issued by the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking.
The Ohio State University College of Nursing’s online master’s in nursing program ranked #2 in the country, #1 among public institutions
U.S. News & World Report recognizes top-tier program to educate outstanding nurses at a time of great need in healthcare
COLUMBUS, Ohio – U.S. News & World Report ranked The Ohio State University College of Nursing’s online Master of Science in Nursing program #2 in the country for the second year in a row and #1 among public institutions in new rankings released today.
Teaching Telehealth Care at Ohio State to Provide Care across the Country
The Ohio State University College of Nursing incorporates telehealth across nursing curricula with innovative techniques, tools, pedagogy and learning environments to prepare students for the healthcare of today and tomorrow.
Innovation Studio wins 2018 BizTech Award for Outstanding Service
The Ohio State University College of Nursing’s Innovation Studio received the 2018 BizTech Award for Outstanding Service from Columbus Business First, the business news and information authority in Central Ohio.
Dirty air now could harm hearts of offspring later
Wellness on Wheels tour helps teens focus on healthy choices
There is a commonplace view that teenagers think they are indestructible.
“It really is true,” said Bernadette Melnyk, Ohio State University’s chief wellness officer and dean of the college of nursing. “Teens just don’t think much about health issues and especially about the actions they can take now to prevent a future health crisis.”