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Dr. Younhee Kang | oncology nurses | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Younhee Kang, Ewha Womans University,South Korea

Dr. Younhee Kang is a distinguished academic at Ewha Womans University in South Korea. She has made significant contributions to her field, with expertise spanning various areas. Dr. Kang is involved in cutting-edge research, education, and academic leadership at one of Korea’s premier institutions. Her work is recognized both nationally and internationally, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering innovation in her discipline.

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 Education

Dr. Younhee Kang is an accomplished academic with a rich educational background and a diverse expertise in both education and nursing. She earned her Ph.D. in Education from the College of Education, Graduate School at Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea, in 2020. Prior to that, she received her Ph.D. in Nursing from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, in 2002, where she also completed her MSN/ANP in 1999. Dr. Kang began her academic journey with a BSN from the College of Nursing Science at Ewha Womans University in 1994. Her multidisciplinary training uniquely positions her as a leader in the integration of education and healthcare.

Professional Experience

Dr. Younhee Kang is the Dean of the College of Nursing at Ewha Womans University, Korea, a position she has held since February 2022. She has had a distinguished career in academia, serving in various leadership roles, including Associate Vice President of Admission Information (2015-2017) and Associate Dean of the College of Health Sciences (2012-2014) at Ewha Womans University. A professor in the College of Nursing since 2013, Dr. Kang has been instrumental in advancing nursing education and research. Prior to her current roles, she held positions as Director and Division Chair within the College of Health Sciences. Her early career included roles as an Assistant Professor at Kyungpook National University and as a Research Assistant at both Case Western Reserve University and Ewha Womans University. Dr. Kang’s extensive experience in both clinical practice and academic leadership underscores her commitment to the advancement of nursing science and education.

Awards & Honors

Dr. Younhee Kang has received several prestigious awards throughout her career, highlighting her excellence in both academic and research endeavors. In 2001, she was honored with the Dr. Susie Kim Dissertation Scholarship. Her teaching excellence was recognized with the Excellent Lecturer’s Award from Ewha Womans University in 2009. In 2015, she received an award for 10 years of continuous employment at Ewha Womans University, and in 2016, she was named an Excellent Reviewer by the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing, reflecting her significant contributions to the field of nursing education and research.

Publications Top Notes

  • Kang, Y., & Hwang, H. (2024). An exploratory study of the practical impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing tasks in clinical settings. Applied Nursing Research, 76, 151790.
  • Kang, Y., & Park, I. (2024). Diabetes self-care activities and its correlates in patients with diabetic neuropathy. Journal of Clinical Nursing. [In Press]
  • Kang, Y., & Yang, I.-S. (2023). Korean nurses’ energy drink consumption and associated factors. Nursing and Health Sciences, 25(2), 231–238.
  • Kang, Y., Jung, D., Lee, J.J., Hur, Y., & Yoo, L. (2023). A comparison of dementia care and policy in five Asian regions: A literature review. Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing, 25(2), 174–184.
  • Jun, H.S., & Kang, Y. (2023). Factors contributing to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients’ functional performance: Structural equation modelling based on theory of unpleasant symptoms. Nursing Open, 10(5), 3132–3144.
  • Kang, Y., & Hwang, H. (2023). The impact of changes in nursing practicum caused by COVID-19 pandemic on new graduate nurses. Nurse Education Today, 121, 105675.
  • Kimi, K., Kang, S.Y., Kang, Y., Choi, M.-Y., & Lee, H.S. (2023). Suggestion for item allocation to 8 nursing activity categories of the Korean Nursing Licensing Examination: A survey-based descriptive study. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions, 20(18).
  • Kang, Y., Yang, I., Lee, E., & Bang, C. (2022). Development of international nursing standard–based curriculum for North Korean nurses. International Nursing Review, 69(4), 503–513.
  • Kang, Y. (2022). Evaluating the cutoff score of the advanced practice nurse certification examination in Korea. Nurse Education in Practice, 63, 103407.
Dr. Younhee Kang | oncology nurses | Best Researcher Award

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