Catherine Wilson Cox, PhD, Rn
About Catherine Wilson Cox, PhD, Rn
Catherine Wilson Cox, PhD, RN, is an Associate Professor at The George Washington University School of Nursing, with a diverse background in nursing education and military service. She has held various academic and leadership positions, including roles at Walden University, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and George Mason University.
Current Position at The George Washington University
Catherine Wilson Cox serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at The George Washington University. She has held this position since 2016, contributing to the academic development of nursing students and engaging in research initiatives. Her role involves teaching, mentoring, and participating in various departmental activities aimed at enhancing nursing education.
Previous Academic Roles
Catherine Wilson Cox has held several academic positions prior to her current role. She worked as an Adjunct Professor at Walden University in the College of Health Sciences from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she served as a Clinical Instructor at George Mason University in 2012 and as an Assistant Professor at UNC Wilmington from 2009 to 2012. Her experience also includes a position as an Adjunct Professor at Marymount University in 2002.
Experience at American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Catherine Wilson Cox worked at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in two capacities. She served as the Director of Faculty Programs from 2012 to 2013 and later as the Director of Programs from 2013 to 2016. In these roles, she focused on developing initiatives to support nursing faculty and improve nursing education across the nation.
Military Service Background
Catherine Wilson Cox has a significant military background, serving in the US Navy from 1982 to 2014. Her service included various ranks, such as LT, LCDR, CDR, and CAPT in the Reserves. She was stationed in multiple locations, including Washington, DC; Norfolk, VA; Pensacola, FL; Okinawa, Japan; and Bahrain, accumulating 27 years of service.
Educational Qualifications
Catherine Wilson Cox holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing from George Mason University, which she completed from 1998 to 2002. She also earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Marymount University in 1988, focusing on Nursing Education and Critical Care. Her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) was obtained from Radford University from 1977 to 1981.