Jacqueline Hoying PhD, RN, NBC-HWC, FNAP

The Ohio State University College of Nursing

Jacqueline Hoying, is assistant professor of clinical nursing and director of MINDSTRONG™ at The Ohio State University College of Nursing. She previously served as the Community Core director at the Fuld National Institute for EBP. A behavioral intervention researcher, Hoying studies interventions to promote overall health and well-being, promote mental resilience, and reduce stress, anxiety and depression principally among college-age young adults, health professionals and adults. Her interventions include cognitive behavioral interventions with a focus on cognitive behavioral skills building techniques, which she teaches and studies. Presently serving as co-investigator in a NIH-funded RO1, she is a recognized expert in cognitive behavioral research and trains professionals nationally to deliver the evidence-based program, MINDSTRONG™.

Hoying is a senior executive leader with 25 years in healthcare administration serving in a variety of high level diverse leadership experiences including chief nursing officer, health system executive and administrative lead for evidence-based nursing practice and research. As an executive nursing leader, she led the team in a successful competitive application for the coveted designated Magnet Recognition Award for Excellence in Nursing Service (awarded by American Nurses Credentialing Center –ANCC). In addition, Hoying led a high-performing team to pursue evidence-based practice and receive trauma designation, becoming the first Level III Trauma designated hospital in the state of Ohio.

Hoying has published in peer reviewed journals and has presented nationally and internationally on cognitive behavior research. She regularly reviews manuscripts for several peer-reviewed journals and conference abstracts. Hoying earned her BSN from Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, and a MS and a PhD in Nursing from The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Hoying is enthusiastic about her role as an expert for the Fuld National Institute for EBP. She has served as a leader in delivering evidence-based healthcare and meeting consumer expectations for care as well as translating research to evidence-based practice for consumers.