Dr. Kevin Hook

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kevin Hook is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and serves as the Assistant Dean for Clinical Operations Innovation. He is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and has a strong background in palliative care and nursing leadership. Prior to joining NYU, Dr. Hook was the Director of Community-Based Palliative Medicine at Samaritan Healthcare, where he focused on providing high-quality care to elderly patients. His academic interests include organizational medical ethics, nursing leadership innovation, and transitional care. He completed his Doctor of Nursing Practice at George Washington University and has held numerous leadership roles throughout his career, emphasizing evidence-based programming and policy analysis in nursing. Dr. Hook has been recognized for his contributions to nursing and healthcare, including being named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2025 and receiving the Dean Pam Jeffries Award for Innovation from George Washington University in 2019. His work and insights on nursing leadership and ethics have been published in several notable journals and publications, making him a respected figure in the field of nursing education and practice.

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Fellow

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Dean Pam Jeffries Award Innovation

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Sigma Theta Tau

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.