Nursing Education Research

3 researchers across 2 institutions

3 Researchers
2 Institutions
0 Grant PIs
0 High Impact

Nursing education research examines the effectiveness of teaching methodologies and curriculum development in preparing future nurses. This field investigates pedagogical approaches, learning assessment strategies, and the integration of new technologies to enhance nursing competency and patient care outcomes. Research often focuses on areas such as simulation-based learning, interprofessional education, and evidence-based practice integration within nursing programs. Methodologies include qualitative studies exploring student and faculty experiences, quantitative analyses of learning outcomes, and program evaluations.

In Arkansas, this research directly supports the state's healthcare sector by contributing to a more skilled and adaptable nursing workforce. As Arkansas faces challenges related to an aging population and rural healthcare access, enhancing nursing education is crucial for improving public health across the state. Research in this area can inform strategies to recruit and retain nurses, particularly in underserved areas, and to equip them with the skills needed for geriatric care and behavioral health interventions.

This research area intersects with health sciences education, innovative teaching methods, and interprofessional collaboration. Engagement spans multiple institutions within Arkansas, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing nursing education practices statewide.

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Top Researchers

Name Institution h-index Citations Career Stage Badges
Hilary Bowling University of Arkansas 2 23
Tresia Rouse University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 1 2
Jourdan Scoggins University of Arkansas – Fort Smith 0 0
Health Sciences Research And Education 2 Medical Education 2 Innovative Teaching And Learning Methods 2 Innovations In Medical Education 1 Geriatric Care And Nursing Homes 1 Behavioral Health And Interventions 1 Interprofessional Education And Collaboration 1 Simulation-Based Education In Healthcare 1 Higher Education Research Studies 1 Health Promotion 1 Health And Medical Research Impacts 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
14,766 works in 2026
+17.8% CAGR 2018–2026
Leadership concentration
2.6% 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 555
  2. 2 Apple (Israel) 485
  3. 3 Johns Hopkins University 426
  4. 4 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 423
  5. 5 University of California, San Francisco 371
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