November 2009
Cheryl L. Cooke, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
Nursing Program
University of Washington, Bothell
18115 Campus Way NE, Box 358532
Bothell, WA 98011-8246
Telephone: 425-352-3615 (office)
E-mail: ccooke@uwb.edu
Licensure
WA State RN License
Academic Preparation
1994-1996 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Washington Bothell
1996-1999 Master of Nursing
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1997-2002 Doctor of Philosophy, School of Nursing
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Dissertation title: (Re)Producing African American Men: Discourses on Manhood, Prison, and Relationships
Post-Graduate Work
2002-2004 Post Doctoral Fellow
School of Nursing, University of Washington
2005 Research Training, National Institutes of Health, Riverside, CA.
Two day intensive.
2005 Chronic Disease Research Seminar, Center for Research in Chronic Disorders
(2 P30 NR003924-11). University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Five day research training intensive.
2008 Research Intensive Seminar, Two day research intensive.
Center for Women & Gender Research, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Professional Experience
2008+ Assistant Professor
Nursing Program, University of Washington Bothell
2007-2008 Acting Assistant Professor, temporary
Nursing Program, University of Washington Bothell
2004-2008 Assistant Professor
College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
Cooke, C. L. (2007). Social and Environmental Factors: Interviews of Women with Incarcerated Partners. Family and Community Health, 30(2S) Supplement 2. S17-22.
Cooke, C. L. (2005). Going home: Formerly incarcerated African-American men return families and communities. Journal of Family Nursing,11(4). 338-404.
Cooke, C. L. (2004). Joblessness and homelessness as precursors of health problems in formerly incarcerated African-American men. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 36 (2), 155-160.
Cooke, C. L. (2002). Understanding incarcerated populations. AORN, 75 (3), 568-580.
Cooke, C. L. (2002). Book Review. SIGNS: The Journal of Women in Culture and Society, (27) 2 (Winter). Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 584-589.
Boutain, D., & Cooke, C. (2002). The association between racism and high blood pressure among African-Americans. Ethnicity & Disease, 11(4). 227-233.
Book Chapters
Cooke, CL. (2008). Frameworks for Nursing Practice with Women. In C. Fogel & N. Woods (Eds.), Women's Health Care: A Comprehensive Handbook. Thousand Oaks, CA & London: Sage.
Research and other Grant-Related Activities
Funded Research
2008-9
Teaching and Scholarship Education Program, 2008-9, “Assessing the Parenting Practices and Health Status of Mothers with Incarcerated Partners”. PI: Wadiya Udell, PhD, Co-I: Cheryl L. Cooke, PhD, RN ( $10,042.00) . Data collection ongoing.
2007
Improving the Health of Mothers whose Partners are in Prison. Avon Hello Tomorrow Fund. PI: Cheryl L. Cooke, PhD, RN . Not funded.
2006
American Nurses Foundation, Chronic Disease in Incarcerated Women. PI: Cooke, CL. Not funded.
2005
National Institute of Nursing Research. Stress and Wellbeing in Women with a Partner in Prison. Cooke, CL. K-01 application, revised. Scored.
2004
National Institute of Nursing Research, Stress and Wellbeing in Women with a Partner in Prison, K-01 application. Scored.
2004-2006
Center for the Advancement of Health Disparities Research, School of Nursing, University of Washington 2004-2006, “Research Participation in Women with a Partner in Prison: A Feasibility Study.” PI $9663.
2000-2002
Individual National Research Service Award, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research 2000-2002, “Use of Support Systems by Families of Incarcerated Men.” PI $31,500.
Other Research Activities
2002-2004
Marital Discord, Parenting, and Child Outcomes. PI: Sybil Y. Carrère, Co-PI: John Gottmann.
Collaborated with Dr. Carrère in a mentoring relationship where I assisted with grant and personnel management, data collection, and recruitment on five-year R01, NIMH-supported grant. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing physiological and behavioral data for 138 families who participate in the study, analyzing physiological data from dinnertime data collection, development of coding manual, management of grant staff, and trained and assisted with general management of the grant.
1997-2002
Dissertation Research: (Re)Presenting African-American Men: Analyzing Discourses on Manhood, Prison, and Relationships. David Allen, PhD, RN, Chair.
Dissertation study that explores issues of incarceration, support systems, and family and community relationships with 17 formerly incarcerated African-American men.
2000-2001
Correctional Mental Health Collaboration. PI & Director, DG Allen, PhD, D. Lovell, PhD, & Lorna Rhodes, Co-PIs. University of Washington, School of Nursing.
Interviewed prisoners and corrections staff members at three maximum and close custody security prisons. Assisted in initial data analysis of interviews.
Consultation Activities
2008
Consultant, QualisHealthcare, Qualitative Research and Case Management
2006
Peer Reviewer, Western Institute of Nursing, 2006 Research Conference Abstracts
Refereed Published Abstracts and Proceedings:
Refereed Papers and Posters (* items also have refereed published abstract)
2009
*Cooke, C. L., Udell, W., Weadon, C., & Bell, J. (2009). “Women with Incarcerated Partners: Examining Health Concerns and Challenges”. Presented at the 15th Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference on Qualitative Health Research, Vancouver, BC, Canada. (October 4, 2009)
2006
*Cooke, CL, & Carrère, SY. “Depression and its Correlates in African-American Married Women: Results from the Family Health Project Study”. Presented at the 39th Annual Conference of the Western Institute of Nursing, Albuquerque, NM, April 7.
2006
*Carrère, S., Cooke, CL, Cho, Y., and Allen, J. “Marital Satisfaction, Depressive Symptoms, and Cardiovascular Stress.” Presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the Western Institute of Nursing, San Francisco, CA, April 22.
2006
*Cooke, CL “Research Participation in Women with Incarcerated Partners.” Presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the Western Institute of Nursing, San Francisco, California, April 24.
2005
*Cooke, CL “Last in Line: African-American Men Discuss Identity after Incarceration.” Presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the Western Institute of Nursing, San Francisco, California, April 22.
2002
*Cooke, C. L. “African-American Men Post Release: Identifying Issues That Influence Repeated Incarceration.” Presented at the 2002 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Criminology, Chicago, IL, November 14.
Invited presentations and posters
2008
Cooke, CL. “Qualitative Research Methods”. Presented to Health Disparities Scholars seminar, California State University San Bernardino, California on February 23 (via videoconference).
2006
Cooke, CL “Women with Incarcerated Partners: A Pilot Study and a Call for Research.” Presented at The 4th Biennial Arizona Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Upsilon Chapter, Southwest Summit Research Conference, Phoenix, Arizona, March 3.
2006-
Cooke, CL “Research Participation in Women with a Partner in Prison.” Poster presentation at Working within Communities: Research Institute Spring 2006, Honolulu, HI, February 25.
Awards, Scholarships, Honors
2008
Initiative for Community-Based Learning and Scholarship, Development of BHLTH 497: Community, Prisons, and Health, Fellow, $1000.00
2003-2005
Health Disparities Scholar, National Institutes of Health, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities.
2001
Hester McLaws Dissertation Scholarship, $3,500.
1999
Magnuson Scholar, University of Washington, $26,000.
Professional Memberships
2009
Transcultural Nursing Society
1996-2010
Sigma Theta Tau-Psi Chapter At Large
2004-2007
Arizona Public Health Association
Clinical Practice
2007-2008
Care management, Molina HealthCare, Bothell, Washington
1996
Case management/utilization review/home health care, Home Health Care of Washington
1995-1996
Case management/utilization review/home health care, Healthcare Management Administrators
1992-2001
Case management/utilization review/home health care, Qualis Health (formerly known as Pro-West)
1990-1992
Clinical employment, Dr. and Mrs. John Micha
1986-1989
Clinical employment, Highland Hospital (Alameda County Medical Center)
1983-1986
Clinical employment, San Bernardino County Hospital
1980-1983
Clinical employment, Loma Linda Community Hospital
Academic Service
University of Washington Bothell-Nursing Program
2009
Master of Nursing Admissions Committee
2007-9
Strategic Planning Committee, University of Washington Bothell Nursing Program
2007-9
Strategic Planning for Promotion, Tenure, and Merit, University of Washington Bothell Nursing Program
2008
BSN Degree Admissions Committee
University Service, University of Washington
2001-2004
Psychosocial and Community Health Diversity Taskforce, School of Nursing, University of Washington
2000-2002
Prisoner Advocate, Institutional Review Board, University of Washington
Departmental Service, Arizona State University
2005-2007
Faculty Search Committee, Arizona State University College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation
2004-2007
Faculty Advisor: Nursing Students for Cultural and Ethnic Diversity (NSCED)
Community Service
2009
Community Psychiatric Clinics, Board of Trustees & Chair, Quality Improvement Committee
2009
Post Prison Educational Program, Seattle, WA, board member
2009
Sigma Theta Tau International, Psi-at-Large Chapter, UWB Counselor
2007-2008
Johnson & Johnson Promise of Nursing Grant, University of Washington Bothell, Recruitment Co-Lead
2007-8
Justice Works!, Chair
2005-6
Health Disparities Committee, Arizona Public Health Association, co-chair
2005-2007
Health Services Advisory Committee, Arizona Department of Corrections
2002-2004
Teen Feed, University District, Seattle, WA
2000-2004
Board of Trustees, Community Psychiatric Clinics
1999-2004
Community Advisory Board for Nursing Program, University of Washington, Bothell
Professional Service
Editorial service
2004-2009
Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of General Internal Medicine
2008
Manuscript Reviewer, Public Health Nursing
Courses Taught
University of Washington Bothell
Graduate Level
BNURS 525 - Leadership for Advanced Nursing Roles, Fall 2008, 2009
This course focuses on leadership development in advanced nursing roles in health care delivery, research, and education. The course emphasizes the application of critical thinking, systems theory, leadership and change theory with a goal to improve the design and operation of health care and related systems.
BNURS 503 Advanced Fieldwork (1-6 credits) 2008, 2009
Advanced fieldwork offers an opportunity to apply concepts examined throughout the program in the real-world context of communities, healthcare systems, staff development or educational settings. The focus is on preparing students for advanced nursing roles in communities, population-based care, management in health care systems, or education.
BNURS 598 Scholarly Project (1-6 credits) 2008, 2009
Fulfills the requirements of the non-thesis options for Master’s Students in nursing. Projects involve scholarly inquiry with in-depth focused analysis, culminating in a written product/report for dissemination. The Scholarly Project serves as the Capstone of the MN program. Fieldwork & electives may support the scholarly project.
Undergraduate Level
BHLTH 497: Communities, Prisons, and Health (5 credits). January – March 2009
This course was developed as an introduction to how individuals, families, communities dealing with mass incarceration and the effects incarceration has on these populations. We examine the impact of incarceration on family functioning, health, and community capacity using a variety of media sources (music, feature films, art) and interaction with community members and key informants. Students develop a project focused on healing members of the diverse interdisciplinary groups affected by incarceration.
BNURS 403: Evidence Based Practice and Nursing Inquiry (5 credits). 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
This course develops beginning competence in accessing and evaluating scientific knowledge as a base for promoting evidence based practice in nursing care. In this course, we examine components of the process of nursing inquiry as a tool to advance nursing knowledge and a tool to promote evidence based practice
BNURS 407: Culture and Social Issues in Healthcare (5 credits). Fall 2007
This course analyzes the impact of cultural, social, and global factors on the health of diverse populations and examines how discrimination, oppression, and privilege relate to health, illness, and healing. In the course, we apply self-awareness, knowledge, and skills in planning for and providing non-discriminatory and culturally competent health care.
Arizona State University
Graduate Level
NUR589/593: Nursing Research (8 credits). August 2005-May 2006. Co-taught with Anne McNamara, PhD, RN
This is the capstone course for master’s level students who are not taking the thesis option. The course is a two-semester process where students identify a clinical problem and develop, implement, and evaluate an evidence-based demonstration project for local hospitals and other health care settings. The course is co-taught over two semesters. A final paper and poster session are presented at the end of the second semester. Both semesters of the course are taught as a distance hybrid course.
Undergraduate Level
HCR 230 – Culture and Health (3 credits). January 2005-May 2005 and August 2006-December 2006.
This course examines the cultures of diverse groups and their experiences in health and illness. Cross-cultural communication, awareness of own cultural influences, indigenous and alternative healing practices are covered in this pre-nursing course offered by the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation faculty. Piloted the course during Fall 2006 as a distance learning hybrid (five in-class days and remainder online).
University of Washington
Graduate Level
NURS 550 – Whiteness and Racism in Health and Human Services. January 2003-March 2003. Co-taught with David Allen, PhD, RN.
The course is offered at the graduate level for nursing, education, psychology, and women’s studies students. We explore current theories of oppression and whiteness within social services provision, American cultural patterns of intersecting forms of oppression (e.g., gender, race, and class), historical and political issues contributing to racism, and the possibility of remediation.
NMETH 520 & 521 – Nursing Research Methods. June 2002-August 2002.
NMETH 520 and NMETH 521 comprise a two-quarter, internet-based, five-credit sequence of classes studying research methods in nursing. Co-taught with Carole Schroeder
NMETH 520 is concerned with analysis of the research process as it applies to nursing—identification of researchable problems, use of the literature, re-conceptualizing theory from related fields, development of conceptual frameworks, and selection of appropriate methods for investigating clinical problems.
NMETH 521 emphasizes data collection, analysis and utilizing research findings in practice. Both courses provide the foundation for critically evaluating research for application in clinical practice, and all work following a single meeting the first day of class is performed on the Internet.
Undergraduate Level
NURS 303 – Foundations of Professional Nursing. April 2003-June 2003 and April 2004-June 2004.
NURS 303 focuses on nature of nursing for first-year BSN students. Course content includes exploring what it means to be a nurse, nursing roles, the health care system and patient’s interaction within it, and health care financing. Illness experiences are also explored in this course.
NURS 413 – Nature of Health, Threats to Health, and Health Promotion. September 2002-December 2002. Co-taught with Susan Labyak, PhD, RN.
NURS 413 focuses on health promotion across the lifespan for second-year BSN students. This course provides an introduction to scientific principles of nursing care to promote health, wellness, prevent disease in clients. The emphasis is on understanding multidimensional aspects of health; personal, environmental factors that support healthy functional patterns of individual clients, and health promotion interventions. Assessment of health patterns in terms of risk, vulnerability, resilience, and protective factors are other aspects of the course content.
Research Supervision of Students and Fellows
Research supervision-Graduate students and Fellows
2008-9
Chairperson, Master’s Project Committees:
Jocelyn Anderson, Nurse Educator Coursework, Master of Nursing Project
Betsy Pesek, The Use of Evidence Based Practice by Critical Care Nurses, Master of Nursing Project
Angela Holroyd, “Study of Cultural Competence,” Master of Nursing Project
Research Supervision-Undergraduate Students
2008
Amy Rosencranz, Literature Review
Lamin Darboe, Literature Review, Food Insecurity in Low Income Women
Conteh Lang, Literature Search and Review, Parenting Stress in Low Income Women
Baijie Wang, Literature Search, Health Status and Low Income Women
Teaching & Clinical Practice Supervision of Graduate Students and Lecturers
Teaching supervision
2008
Jocelyn Anderson, MN Student
BNURS 350: Critical Thinking
Gail Larson, Adjunct Faculty
BNURS 525: Leadership in Advanced Practice Roles