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Featured Stories
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U.S. News & World Report online rankings released
The Ohio State University College of Nursing has been ranked No. 2 for online master’s in nursing programs for the second year in a row (No. 1 among public institutions) by U.S. News & World Report, which recognizes top-tier programs that educate outstanding nurses in healthcare. This is the fifth consecutive year the online master’s program has been ranked in the U.S. News top 10 nationally. Nursing programs are judged on student-faculty engagement, services and technologies, faculty credentials and education, and more.
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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. Columbus Business First began the annual BizTech Awards four years ago in order to recognize promising startups, entrepreneurs and innovation in Columbus.
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Wellness on Wheels tour helps teens focus on healthy choices
Ohio State’s Wellness of Wheels tour is traveling the state and offering health screenings and education, this year with a focus on high school students. College of Nursing students gain clinical experience on the tour. Read about the tour’s visit to Grove City High School.
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Reunion giving numbers are in!
In 2018, more than $12,000 was raised by all of the College of Nursing’s milestone classes — years ending in “3” and “8.” Congratulations to the classes with top participation rates: The class of 1968 came in first place with 14 percent, the class of 1963 came in second place with 13 percent and the class of 1958 came in third place with 9 percent. Sincere thanks to all who contributed!
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OSUAA award nominations open
Ordinary Buckeyes do extraordinary things. Chances are, you know fellow alumni who qualify for one of the eight different alumni awards The Ohio State University Alumni Society bestows each year. Nominations are due March 31.
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Ohio State's Day of Giving is March 22
Make a difference during our annual Day of Giving. You can change the world — by starting right here. On Friday, March 22, Buckeyes from all over will come together to help Ohio State tackle the local and global challenges that affect us all. Save the date to join us for the most remarkable 24 hours of the year.
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People to Watch
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Welcome to Matthew Gorr!
A warm welcome back to Ohio State to Matthew Gorr, PhD, who is joining the College of Nursing as a research assistant professor and will be conducting laboratory research work with Loren Wold, PhD, FAHA, FAPS, as well as the College of Nursing biomedical labs. Gorr received his Bachelor of Science in 2008 and PhD in 2015 from Ohio State and his Master of Science in 2011 from the University of Toledo. He most recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship with Paul Insel, MD, at the University of California-San Diego.
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Cindy Anderson elected president of MNRS
Congratulations to Cindy Anderson, PhD, RN, APRN-CNP, ANEF, FAHA, FNAP, FAAN, who has been elected to take the office of the president for the Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS). Anderson, who is an associate professor and associate dean for academic affairs and educational innovation, has served a year as president-elect of MNRS, and will be installed as president in March at MNRS’s 2019 Annual Research Conference in Kansas City, MO.
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Kathy Wright and Christine Fortney selected for 2019 New Investigator Award
Assistant Professor and Chief Diversity Officer Kathy Wright, PhD, RN, GCNS-BC, PMHCNS-BC, was selected for the 2019 New Investigator Award from the MNRS Self Care Research Interest Group (RIG). Assistant Professor Christine Fortney, PhD, RN, has also been selected to receive the 2019 New Investigator Award from the MNRS Symptom Science RIG and the MNRS Palliative & End-of-Life-Care RIG. The awards celebration will take place in March in Kansas City, MO at MNRS’s 2019 Annual Research Conference. Congratulations to both!
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Sharon Tucker receives second place for 2018 Book of the Year
Congratulations to Sharon Tucker, PhD, RN, FAAN, who co-authored “Evidence-based Practice in Action: Comprehensive Strategies, Tools, and Tips from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics,” which was awarded second place in the nursing education/continuing education/professional development category by the American Journal of Nursing 2018 Book of the Year awards panel.
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Margaret Graham selected for 2019 NONPF Educator Award
Margaret Graham, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, has been selected to receive the 2019 National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Educator Award, which she will be given at the NONPF annual conference in April. Graham is vice dean and associate professor, as well as an expert nurse practitioner who has been educating students on nursing and health policy for more than 30 years.
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Loren Wold finds link between pollution and heart problems in offspring
Loren Wold, PhD, FAHA, FAPS, led a study on mice that concluded that a parent’s exposure to dirty air before conception could cause heart trouble for the next generation. In this first-of-its-kind animal study, results in mice offspring showed impaired heart function, increased heart disease risk, markers of oxidative stress and more.
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Alumni Spotlight
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Lynn Ahlers
Ohio State Nursing degree: 1981
Current role: vice president, Total Reward, Signet Jewelers
Professionally, I am proud of: Being able to influence the companies that I have worked for to add elements of wellness to the employee experience. What started as basic on-site screenings and prevention coverage through company-sponsored health plans several decades ago has expanded to standard offerings and core wellness programs at companies of all sizes. I’m particularly excited about how a “culture of wellness” is seen as a valued component of corporate culture and to see the expansion into financial wellness strategy.
Interesting fact: After focusing my MSN studies on corporate health promotion, in 1986 I transitioned from bedside nursing on the cardiac monitoring unit at University Hospitals of Cleveland to the corporate human resources function. While my role encompasses all elements of rewards, pay and benefits, I use my nursing knowledge, compassion and leadership skills every day to support the well-being of our team members and their families. I’m grateful for the Ohio State nursing educational foundation that I have built my career on.
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Buckeye Wellness Tip
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Commit to making one healthy lifestyle behavior change to prevent heart disease. Choose a healthy eating plan, one low in trans-fats and high in fruits, vegetables and fiber. Participate in at least 30 minutes five days a week of moderate intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking. Sit less, stand more as sitting three hours a day increases your risk for heart disease. Participate in biometric screenings and heart-healthy activities and events.
Want more wellness? Read “Six Tips for Career Wellness” — no-nonsense health advice from our dean and university chief wellness officer, Bern Melnyk. An Ohio State Alumni Magazine exclusive.
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Make a Gift
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Your generosity can create a lasting legacy at the College of Nursing. If you are interested in learning more about the Neil Legacy Society or supporting the College of Nursing through a bequest, gift annuity or retirement plan, please contact Courtney Shaul at 614-688-1086 or shaul.8@osu.edu.
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It’s been a time of celebration and rave reviews at the College of Nursing! It was so wonderful to see so many of you again in February as we celebrated Newton Hall’s 50th anniversary. As we unveiled portraits of past deans and visions of our future, I saw gratitude in many faces, and felt it deep in my heart. We are incredibly blessed to be here at this time when we can make such a difference in healthcare, and to have Newton as our campus home. I’m excited for the future of our building as we plan to expand to accommodate all of the terrific new faculty, students and initiatives we have now – we have so grown!
