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Kevin Hook is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean for Clinical Operations and Innovation at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where he also directs the Adult and Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program. He is board-certified as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and brings extensive clinical and leadership experience in palliative and post-acute care.
Education:
- DNP – The George Washington University (2019)
- MSN – University of Pennsylvania (2006)
- BSN – Columbia University (1998)
- MA in Bioethics – Clarkson University/Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
- MA – Indiana University (1988)
- BA – University of Indianapolis (1978)
His research and practice focus on palliative care, gerontology, nursing leadership, and medical ethics. His DNP work emphasized nursing leadership and self-efficacy. He has contributed to evidence-based programming in transitional and palliative care, with a strong emphasis on ethical practice and innovation in nursing.
His sole listed publication from 2009 addresses ethical challenges in artificial nutrition and hydration, reflecting his deep engagement with moral agency and end-of-life care in nursing practice.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2025)
- Dean Pam Jeffries Award for Innovation, The George Washington University (2019)
- Sigma Theta Tau (2012)
Prof. Hook has held significant leadership roles prior to NYU, including Director of Community-Based Palliative Medicine at Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice and lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. His work integrates clinical excellence with organizational innovation and ethical leadership. He has no listed grants, but his innovation award and program leadership suggest active involvement in academic and clinical initiatives.
He is associated with no formal lab or research team, but his leadership in palliative care programming indicates collaborative work within healthcare and academic institutions.
