Shannon Cook

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Nurse Practitioner

HHS Signature Research Area(s)

Developmental Health and Wellness
Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity
Sustainable Organizations and Thriving Communities

School of Nursing Research Area(s)

Family, Maternal and Child Health
Health Policy and Evaluation
Health Promotion and Population Health
Healthcare Systems and Organizations
Nursing Education

Biography

Shannon Cook is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Purdue University School of Nursing, where she teaches courses in public health and fundamentals of nursing and supports lab and simulation-based education. She is a dual-trained in Family and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in oncology, emergency/trauma, forensic nursing, and community health.

Her professional background includes serving as a nurse practitioner in medical oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C., Regional Quality Lead with CVS Health, and providing in-home assessments for at-risk populations in Indianapolis. While at CVS Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to caring for patients in downtown Indianapolis clinics, she managed the roll out and operations of COVID-19 testing in multiple states across the United States.

Her research interests focus on rebuilding trust in science and healthcare, health policy and healthcare reform, and improving access to care. Other interests include cancer prevention, nursing workforce issues, violence prevention and patient screening, and the role of simulation and AI in nursing education.

Cook earned her MSN and BSN from the University of Indianapolis and is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau International, and Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses in Indiana (CAPNI). She is committed to advancing nursing education and improving patient outcomes through teaching, research, and community engagement.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family and Women's Health Dual Major, 2013, University of Indianapolis
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 2006, University of Indianapolis
ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Registered Nurse, RN

Current Courses

NUR 415 - Public Health Nursing
NUR 218 - Fundamentals of Nursing

Selected Honors/Awards

Selected for U.S. Department of State Foreign Service Officer Register - 2017
International Association of Forensic Nursing- Indiana Chapter President - 2009-2011
Gold Award recipient - IU Health Methodist Hospital - 2008
Starfish Award - IU Health Methodist Hospital - 2008

Professional Affiliations

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Delta Omicron Chapter International Nursing Research Congress Reviewer
NCSBN exam development volunteer for question item development for national nursing boards
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Delta Omicron Chapter Counselor at Purdue School of Nursing
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) member
Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana (CAPNI) member