Dr. Bee Kooker

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University of Hawaii
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Nursing
ProfessorAppointed: 2003

Mailing Address

2528 McCarthy Mall
Webster Hall 220
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (808) 956-3446
kooker@hawaii.edu

Qualifications

Dr.P.H., University of Hawaii, Health Services Administration and Development, 1989.
M.S., University of Hawaii, Nursing, 1980.
M.P.H., University of Hawaii, Maternal Child Health, 1980.
B.S., University of Hawaii, Nursing, 1968.

Expertise and Research Interests

Women's Occupational Health
Maternal Child Health

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Child Or Maternal Health, Medical Informatics, Nursing Education, Occupational Health and Safety, Women's Health.

Additional Terms:

Maternal Child Health, Nursing Education and Practice, Nursing Informatics, Workforce Projection and Community Collaboration.

Memberships

American Association of University Professors
American NursesĀ’ Association
American Organization of Nurse Executives-Hawaii Chapter
American Public Health Association
City and County of Honolulu, Islandwide Vision for the 21st Century
Edu-Center for Nursing, Faculty for Annual Conference on Women's Health
Hawaii Academy of Science, Hawaii State Science Fair Judge
Hawaii League for Nursing
Hawaii NursesĀ’ Association
Hawaii Public Health Association
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
National League for Nursing
Queen's Medical Center, Nursing Informatics Council
Queen's Medical Center, Professional Practice Committee
Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Psi Chapter-at-Large
University Health Group
Western Institute of Nursing; Portland, Oregon
Women Leaders in Higher Education

Honors and Awards

2003, Academic Leadership Fellow, American Association of Colleges of Nursing and Helene Fuld Health Trust
2002, Natural Problem Solver Certificate of Merit, UH Program on Conflict Resolution
2002, Leadership in Nursing Workforce Development, Colleagues in Caring
1999, Excellence in Nursing Education Award, Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Psi Chapter at Large
1996, Leadership Award, National League for Nursing
1993, Nursing Informatics Scholar, HBOC Incorporated
1986-1987, Who's Who in American Nursing
1981, Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing
1980, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Previous Positions

2002-2003, Interim Dean, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing
2002-2003, Director, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Ph.D. Project
2002-2003, Professor, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing
2001-2002, Professor and Director, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Ph.D. Project
1999-1999, Interim Associate Dean/Graduate Program Chair/Director of Information Systems, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing
1999-1999, Professor, Associate Dean, Graduate Program Chair, Director of Information Systems, PhD Project Director, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing
1998-1999, Graduate Program Chair, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing
1995-1998, Specialty Advisor, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Nursing Administration Program
1991-1991, Interim Associate Dean & Department Chair, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing
1989-1996, Associate Professor & Graduate Program Chair, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing
1986-1987, Assistant Professor, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing
1984-1986, Instructor, University of Hawaii, School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene, Nursing

Funding Received

  • Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Nursing: Developing Culturally Competent Faculty Researchers, $1,130,453, 2003 to .
  • Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Nursing: Ph.D. in Nursing, $957,554, 1999 to 2002.
  • Regional Collaboratives for Nursing Workforce Development: Community Initiative on Nursing of Hawaii - Stage Two, $150,000, 1999 to 2002.
  • School of Nursing/College of Continuing Education and Community Service: Regional Collaboratives for Nursing Workforce Development, $3,500, 1998 to .
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Community Initiative on Nursing of Hawaii, $187,000, 1996 to 1999.
  • National League for Nursing: Focus Group Analysis of Three Themes Essential to Community Based Nursing Education for the 21st Century, $30,000, 1996 to 1997.
  • Kuakini Medical Center: Assessment of gender differences in pain management following colectomy, $900, 1994 to 1995.
  • Hawaii State Department of Health: Nurse Advancement Project, $280,000, 1992 to 1993.
  • March of Dimes: Social support during pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, $250, 1992 to .
  • Straub Pacific Health Foundation: Attrition of diabetic patient visits at two (2) Honolulu Clinics: Factors that contribute to the loss of Diabetes Mellitus follow-up, $7,306, 1991 to .
  • Sigma Theta Tau, Gamma Psi Chapter: Effects of pregnancy status on stress and work performance, $500, 1989 to .

Publications

  • Kooker BM, Winters-Moorhead C, Acosta MA, Hobbs S, Nursing workforce supply data trends in Hawaii, Hawaii Medical Journal, 62(9), 193-7, 2003 Abstract
  • Kooker, B., Success in the nursing profession, Japanese Journal of Nursing Education, 44(6), 471-473, 2003
  • Kooker, B., Emerging opportunities for nursing in the 21st century, Japanese Journal of Nursing Education, 44(6), 474-477, 2003
  • Kooker BM, Itano J, Okimoto H, Using focus groups to evaluate the impact of a masters in nursing distance education program, The Journal of Nursing Education, 39(7), 329-32, 2000 Abstract
  • Harrigan RC, Kooker BM, Health education needs in Hawaii: social work, dental hygiene and nursing, Hawaii Medical Journal, 59(2), 67-9, 2000 Abstract
  • Shoultz J, Kooker BM, Sloat AR, Community-based nursing education. Research study from the NLN Vision for Nursing Education--Hawai'i/phase II, Nursing and Health Care Perspectives, 19(6), 278-82, 1998 Abstract
  • Kooker BM, Shoultz J, Sloat AR, Trotter CM, Focus groups. A unique approach to curriculum development, Nursing and Health Care Perspectives, 19(6), 283-6, 1998 Abstract
  • Shoultz J, Kooker BM, Sloat AR, Hatcher PA, Four ways to teach PHC in a changing world, International Nursing Review, 45(6), 187-91, 1998 Abstract
  • Harrigan RC, Kooker BM, The road to Hana, The Journal of Nursing Administration, 28(9), 8-11, 1998 Abstract
  • Connor PA, Kooker BM, Nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices in managing urinary incontinence in the acute care setting, Medsurg Nursing : Official Journal of the Academy of Medical-surgical Nurses., 5(2), 87-92, 117, 1996 Abstract
  • Bischoff, W. R., Bisconer, S. W., Kooker, B.M., & Woods, L.C., Transactional distance and interactive television in the distance education of health professionals, The American Journal of Distance Education, 10(3), 4-19, 1996
  • Kooker, B., The patient with a disease of the reproductive system, In Bates, G., Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill., 1996
  • Kooker BM, Richardson SS, Information revolution in nursing and health care: educating for tomorrow's challenge, Seminars for Nurse Managers, 2(2), 79-84, 1994 Abstract
  • Kooker BM, Itano J, Efinger J, Dungan J, Major M, Interactive television: delivering quality graduate nursing education to remote sites, The Journal of Nursing Education, 33(4), 188-90, 1994 Abstract
  • Kooker BM, Four million female hospital workers face reproductive health hazards, Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security., 4(2), 107-14, 1988 Abstract
  • Kooker BM, 4 million female hospital workers face reproductive health hazards, Occupational Health & Safety (waco, Tex.), 56(4), 61-4, 1987 Abstract
  • Kooker BM, The corporate image of a nurse executive, Nursing Management, 17(2), 52-5, 1986 Abstract
  • Kooker BM, Returning to practice. A personal experience, Nursing Success Today, 2(3), 22-4, 1985 Abstract
  • Kooker, B., An enriching transcultural nursing experience, Kokua-Malama, 9(2), 4, 1984

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