Darlene Louise Cox

Background

Cox, Darlene Louise was born on August 13, 1952 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Joe Bill and Leona Frances Cox.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Cornell Univercity, 1974; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1980; graduate Johnson & Johnson Wharton Nurse Executive Program, University of Pennsylvania, 1988.

Career

Assistant director nursing, Hurley Medical Center, Flint, Michigan, 1976-1979; director nursing, Bay Medical Center, Bay City, Michigan, 1981-1984; nurse executive, U. Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, 1984-1994; clinical assistant professor School Nursing, University of Medicine & Dentistry, Newark, 1988-1994; chief nursing officer, director patient care services, Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, since 1994; assistant professor clinical faculty School Nursing, Columbia University, New York City, since 1995. Adjunct faculty position Rutgers University College Nursing, Newark, 1986-1994.

Achievements

• Darlene Louise Cox has been listed as a noteworthy Healthcare executive, nurse by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Nurse lobbyist university medicine and dentistry University Hospital, 1988-1994. Active President's Commision on White House fellows, 1991-1992. Member American Organisation Nurse Executives, American Hospital Association, American Nurses Association, New Jersey Hospital Association, Negro Business and Professional Women (chairperson childcare initiative 1987-1991), 100 Black Women, Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, travel, museum and art exhibit reviews.

Connections

Father:

Joe Bill Cox

Mother:

Leona Frances Cox