College of Nursing Directory
FACULTY CHAIRS/PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Undergraduate Studies Committee Chair, Assistant Professor
Christine Fortney, PhD, RN, FPCN
Assistant Dean for Baccalaureate Programs
Graduate Studies Committee Chair
PhD Program Director
Heather Tubbs Cooley, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Graduate Programs
Kristine Browning, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP
DNP Program Director
Randee Masciola, DNP, APRN-CNP, WHNP-BC
Director, Master of Clinical Research Program
Carolynn Jones, DNP, MSPH, RN, FAAN
Director of Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
Kelly Sullivan, DNP, APRN-CNP, RN
Director of RN to BSN
David Foley, PhD, PMHNP-BC, MSN, CNE, MPA
Technology Learning Complex Director
Lisa Rohrig, MS, RN, CHSE, CHSOS
Alumni Society President
Anastasia Christopher, anastasiachristopher@gmail.com
Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement
TBD
FACULTY
Graduate Specialty Track Directors
Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
Carolyn McClerking, DNP, APRN-CNP
Co-Directors of the Academy for Teaching Innovation, Excellence and Scholarship
Janine Overcash, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FAAN
Family Nurse Practitioner (on campus)
Heidi Bobek, DNP, APRN-CNP
Family Nurse Practitioner (online)
Kelly Casler DNP, APRN-CNP, CHSE | Evidence-based Practice (CH)
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie Sykes, DNP, APRN-CNP, NNP-BC
Midwifery and Women’s Health NP
Lucia Jenkusky DNP, APRN-CNM, C-EFM, FACNM
Nursing & Health Systems Management
Laureen Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN
Director, PhD and MS in Nursing Science Programs
Pediatric Care NP
Stephanie Hosley DNP, APRN-CNP, CNE
Psychiatric Mental Health NP
Barbara Warren, PhD, APRN-CNS, FNAP, FAAN
Leadership
Dean of the College of Nursing
Karen Rose, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Executive Assistants
Jessica LaVrar
Vice President for Health Promotion, and Chief Wellness Officer
Bernadette M. Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Educational Innovation
Becky Lorenz, PhD, RN
Senior Associate Dean for Research and Innovation
Susie Breitenstein, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN
Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Programs
Wendy Bowles, PhD, APRN-CNP, CNE
Assistant Dean for Baccalaureate Programs
Amy Jauch, DNP, RN, CNE
IT Staff
Director of Information Technology
Awais Ali
Client Support Manager
Systems Specialists
John Pryba
Network Administrator
Erik Yarberry
Office of Student Affairs, Equity and Inclusion – nursing@osu.edu, 292-4041
Director, Student Services
Nicole Fette, M.Ed
Assistant Director, Student Affairs
Megan Celik, MA
Advising Staff
College Registrar
Graduate Program Manager Staff
Tamara Dunaeff, MA
Gina Clark
Certificate Program Manager
Outreach Coordinator
TBD
Undergraduate Records Manager
Paul Sharp
Student Data Manager
Daniel Barnes, MA
Chief Diversity Officer
Angela Alston DNP, MPH, APRN, WHNP-BC, FNP-BC
Diversity Program Coordinator
Rachel Muredzwa, MSW
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