Nursing Education Research

4 researchers across 3 institutions

4 Researchers
3 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Nursing education research examines the effectiveness of teaching and learning methodologies within nursing programs. This field investigates how to best prepare future nurses through curriculum development, pedagogical strategies, and the assessment of student learning outcomes. Research activities include evaluating simulation-based training, exploring the impact of technology on nursing education, and identifying best practices for clinical education. Studies also focus on faculty development, student retention, and the creation of inclusive learning environments.

This research is particularly relevant to Arkansas, which faces ongoing needs for a robust and well-prepared nursing workforce to serve its diverse population and rural communities. Improving nursing education directly impacts the quality of healthcare delivery across the state, addressing challenges in access to care and promoting public health. Findings can inform strategies to recruit and retain nurses in Arkansas, supporting the state's healthcare sector and overall economic well-being.

This area of study draws on expertise from health sciences, innovative teaching methods, and behavioral health. Engagement across multiple Arkansas institutions ensures a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities within nursing education statewide.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Hilary Bowling University of Arkansas 2 22
Rochelle McFerguson UAMS 2 6
Tresia Rouse University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 1 2
Jourdan Scoggins University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 0 0
Health Sciences Research And Education 3 Innovative Teaching And Learning Methods 3 Medical Education 3 Interprofessional Education And Collaboration 2 Innovations In Medical Education 1 Geriatric Care And Nursing Homes 1 Behavioral Health And Interventions 1 Health Promotion 1 Health And Medical Research Impacts 1 Substance Abuse Treatment And Outcomes 1 Simulation-Based Education In Healthcare 1 Higher Education Research Studies 1

Strategic Outlook

Global signals from OpenAlex for this research area: where the field is growing, how concentrated leadership is, and where Arkansas sits relative to the world's top-100 institutions. Descriptive only — surfaced as input to the conversation about where to place bets, not a recommendation. Signal confidence: LOW

Global trajectory
11,770 works in 2026
+14.8% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
2.7% held by global top 5 institutions
Fragmented HHI 7
Arkansas position
Arkansas not in global top 100
No AR institution among the top-100 contributors to this topic over the 2018–2026 window.

Top US institutions in this area

  1. 1 University of Pennsylvania 545
  2. 2 Apple (Israel) 485
  3. 3 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 419
  4. 4 Johns Hopkins University 412
  5. 5 University of Michigan 365

Cross-Institution Connections

Researchers at different institutions with overlapping expertise in Nursing Education Research.

Rochelle McFerguson UAMS
50%
Tresia Rouse University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Jourdan Scoggins University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
34%
Rochelle McFerguson UAMS
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