Christian Boso

Bio

Dr. Christian Makafui Boso is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Salisbury University. He earned his Ph.D. in Nursing Science from Stellenbosch University in 2019 and brings over 23 years of clinical and educational experience to his role. A former Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at Salisbury University during the 2022-23 academic year, Dr. Boso specializes in nursing education, community/public health nursing, adult health, and accident and emergency care. His research extensively explores critical thinking skills acquisition, clinical teaching practices, and the integration of global health perspectives into nursing curricula.

Research Interests

Dr. Boso’s research primarily focuses on enhancing nursing education through the development of critical thinking (CT) skills and clinical competence. His work involves exploring the instructional experiences of both educators and students. Additionally, his research interests extend to clinical preceptorship, global health perspectives, self-management needs, and the integration of digital technology and ethics in nursing education.
Teaching Philosophy

Dr. Boso’s teaching philosophy centers on the cultivation of critical thinking as a fundamental prerequisite for modern nursing practice. He emphasizes that nursing education must transcend traditional rote learning, instead fostering a participatory environment where students feel empowered to question, reflect, and engage in active learning. Dr. Boso advocates for effective clinical teaching that ensures altruistic attitudes required for patient/client care.
Selected Publications

Boso, Christian, van der Merwe, Anita S. and Gross, Janet (2023) Curriculum framework to facilitate critical thinking skills of undergraduate nursing students: A cooperative inquiry approach. vol. 10. no. 8. pp. 5129-5138. Nursing Open.
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Boso, Christian, van der Merwe, Anita S. and Gross, Janet (2020) Critical thinking skills of nursing students: Observations of classroom instructional activities. vol. 7. no. 2. pp. 581-588. Nursing Open.
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Boso, Christian and Gross, Janet (2015) Nurse educators' perceptions of critical thinking in developing countries: Ghana as a case study. pp. 555. Advances in Medical Education and Practice.
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Druye, Andrews Adjei, Owusu, Gifty, Yeboa, Naomi Kyeremaa, Boso, Christian, Berchie, Gifty Osei, Nabe, Bernard, Abraham, Susanna Aba, Nsatimba, Frederick, Agyare, Dorcas Frempomaa, Agyeiwaa, Joyce, Opoku-Danso, Rita, Okantey, Christiana, Ofori, Godson Obeng, Kagbo, Justice Enock, Obeng, Paul, Amoadu, Mustapha and Azu, Theodora Dedo (2024) Self-management interventions for gestational diabetes in Africa: a scoping review. vol. 24. no. 1. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
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Doe, Patience Fakornam, Druye, Andrews Adjei, Azu, Theodora Dedo, Boso, Christian, Commey, Isaac Tetteh, Agyare, Dorcas Frempomaa, Agyeiwaa, Joyce, Berchie, Gifty Osei, Opoku-Danso, Rita, Owusu, Gifty, Yeboa, Naomi Kyeremaa, Dzah, Seth Selassie, Davis, Anita Efua, Ofori, Godson Obeng, Akoto-Buabeng, William, Odonkor, Frank Offei, Alhassan, Amidu, Gyan, Thomas Boateng, Okantey, Christiana, Ninnoni, Jerry Paul, Aboh, Irene Korkoi, Abraham, Susanna Aba and Amoadu, Mustapha (2024) Ownership and usage of insecticide-treated nets in Ghana: a scoping review of facilitators and barriers. vol. 23. no. 1. Malaria Journal.
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Current Courses
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Service Activities and Community Relations

1. Resource Committee (School of Nursing)
a. Collaborated with faculty to evaluate and optimize the allocation of academic and clinical resources to support the nursing program.
b. Assisted in planning educational materials and laboratory equipment to enhance the student learning experience.
2. Open House Participation
Served as a School of Nursing’s representative, providing prospective students and their families with insights into the nursing curriculum.
3. Tobacco/Nicotine-Free Campus Taskforce: Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to design survey on smoking
4. Sigma Theta Tau (Lambda Eta Chapter): Supported donation to Delaware Adolescent Program Inc. to provide for teenagers who are pregnant or mothers.
Press Releases
1. SU Welcomes 12 New Faculty
  Wednesday, September 24, 2025

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